Glossary List
- concept
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An abstract or generic idea generalized from particular instances. [1]
- Editing
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A process of revising the content, organization, grammar, and presentation of a piece of writing.
- framework
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A basic conceptional structure (as of ideas). [2]
- intelligence
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The ability to learn, understand, and make judgments or have opinions that are based on reason.[3]
- mnemonics
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A mnemonic, also known as a memory aid, is a tool that helps you remember an idea or phrase with a pattern of letters, numbers, or relatable associations. Mnemonic devices include special rhymes and poems, acronyms, images, songs, outlines, and other tools. [4]
- plagiarizing
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To steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own : use (another's production) without crediting the source. [5]
- post-secondary
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Education beyond (at a higher level than) high school.
- procrastination
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To delay an intended course of action despite expecting to be worse off for the delay.[6]
- proofreading
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Checking for accuracy in a piece of writing that is nearly complete. Includes Checking smaller details of grammar, spelling and punctuation.
- rubrics
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A guide listing specific criteria for grading or scoring academic papers, projects, or tests. [7]
- scope
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Assignment Scope: Overall description of the work. The range or depth of the subjects to be covered.
- Strategy
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A detailed plan for achieving success ... or the skill of planning for such situations.[8]
A learning strategy is an individual’s way of organizing and using a particular set of skills in order to learn content or accomplish other tasks more effectively and efficiently in school as well as in non-academic setting.[9]
- thesis
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A statement that presents the main idea, opinion, or theory.
"A statement or theory that is put forward as a premise to be maintained or proved." [10]
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Concept. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved July 10, 2023. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize ↵
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Framework. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved July 10, 2023. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/framework ↵
- Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). Strategy. In Dictionary.Cambridge.org dictionary. Retrieved July 10, 2023. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/intelligence ↵
- Literary Terms. (n.d.). Mnemonic. In Literary Terms. https://literaryterms.net/mnemonic/ ↵
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Plagiarizing. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved July 10, 2023. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/plagiarize ↵
- Steel, P. (2007). Study Guides and Strategies. (n.d.). Influencing teachers and improving classroom communication skills. Retrieved from http://www.studygs.net/attmot2.htm ↵
- Merriam-Webster. (n.d.). Rubrics. In Merriam-Webster.com dictionary. Retrieved July 10, 2023. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/rubrics ↵
- Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). Strategy. In dictionary.cambridge.org dictionary. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/strategy ↵
- Schumaker, J. B., & Deshler, D. D. (1992). Validation of learning strategy interventions for students with LD: Results of a programmatic research effort. In Y. L. Wong (Ed.), Contemporary intervention research in learning disabilities: An international perspective. New York: Springer-Verlag. ↵
- Oxford Languages. (n.d.). Thesis. In Google's English dictionary. Retrieved July 10, 2023 ↵
