Academic writing I: giving opinions
In the 3rd day of the class, we learn and practice also how to giving some opinions regarding the context in the academic journals. Some collocations that we could use are:
A. Reviewing the work of academics
- groundbreaking research
- makes a significant contribution
- sets out --- powerful arguments --- shape our thinking -> influence
- gives an account of --- provides evidence --- support the claim
- concise summary -> short and clear
- strenuously defends --- come under attack
- played a central role --- goes into great detail
- establish a connection --- irrefutable proof (-> absolute proof, impossible to prove wrong) --- significant trends
B. Stating things strongly and less strongly
1. Strong expressions of opinion
- key factor
- perfect example
- clear illustration
2. Less strong expressions of opinion
- tentative explanation
- broadly support
C. Other general academic collocations
- strong tendency
- gather evidence --- carry out a --- study --- play a apart
- supporting evidence
- challenges the theory
- acknowledge your sources
- commit plagiarism
Source:
English Collocations in Use
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