{"id":200,"date":"2020-08-17T10:45:32","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T10:45:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.assignmentmaster.co.uk\/blog\/?p=200"},"modified":"2020-09-26T09:30:24","modified_gmt":"2020-09-26T08:30:24","slug":"common-words-or-phrases-are-used-in-writing-a-research-report","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.assignmentmaster.co.uk\/blog\/common-words-or-phrases-are-used-in-writing-a-research-report\/","title":{"rendered":"What Common Words or Phrases are used in Writing a Research Report?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Writing styles can be quite conservative when it comes to academic papers. However, they also must not turn out to be so dull that you fail to grasp the attention of your audience. There is always a lot of competition to prove yourself against whilst publishing your paper. And you need to include any elements that you think will improve your chances. Your research must sound literary, yet it should also be comprehensive. Hence, we are going to a variety of vocabulary words for essay writing, that will make your work attractive enough. But first, there are some basic tips you need to follow.
\n1. Analyzing vocabulary<\/strong>
\nYou can use online word-cloud generation websites to check your work. Once you have copied and posted your work, you can find out to what extent your writing is being repetitive. Seeing your work in the form of a visual word cloud will help you assess it clearly. You will be able to see the key points and themes from the reader\u2019s viewpoint. If there are any word that aren\u2019t effective enough, then the paper can be revised. This will allow the audience to focus on the information you want their attention on.
\n2. Study Language Patterns<\/strong>
\nStudying language patterns from different articles can be immensely helpful. Find the articles that are most often download and cited from your target journal. Reading through them will give an idea of what is the journal\u2019s preferred style. Jot down some point that stand out to you the most in all the articles. Then follow them to make your research most appealing to the readers.
\n3. Use more precise and active verbs<\/strong>
\nSynonyms are often used to replace the words which are not giving off an impactful effect. However, you can also rephrase entire clauses to ones that are stronger and more vivid. This task will become less complicated if you have made more use of active voice. Even if you want to keep your original sentence, weak verbs can be eliminated from your draft easily. Be careful though, to first identify the replacements you have chosen. They should perfectly fit the context of the writing.
\nNow we will move on to the actual list of common words and descriptive phrases for essays. It is very useful to build up your vocabulary constantly to meet the needs of any type of writing. Our list has recommended substitutes for the most frequently used vocabulary in research writing.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Original Phrase\/Word<\/td>\nPurpose<\/td>\nSubstitute<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 <\/p>\n

Aims to<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Expresses the purpose behind the research<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u00b7 Applies to\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Explores how\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Presents<\/p>\n

Discusses<\/td>\n

Introduces the topic of the paper<\/td>\n\u00b7 Questions<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Surveys<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Outlines<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Highlights<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Features<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Investigates<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/p>\n

Consider<\/p>\n

Analyzes<\/p>\n

Explains<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Describes the analytical scope of a research<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Interprets<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Evaluates<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Clarifies<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Delves into<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Identifies<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Advances<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Appraises<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Dissects<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Defines<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Tests<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Probes<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Explores<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/p>\n

Covers<\/p>\n

Talks about<\/p>\n

Deals with<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Previews other sections<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Sketches<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Highlights<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Outlines<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Contemplates<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Assesses<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

Plays an important role in\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Plays a vital role in\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Discusses the historical importance of the research topic<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Controls<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Regulates<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Influences<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Inhibits\u2019<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Directs<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Governs<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Constrains<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u2026is widely used as\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u2026is widely accepted as\u2026<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Describes the historical popularity of the topic<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

\u00b7 The preferred\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Widely accepted<\/p>\n

\u00b7 The prevailing method for\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Frequently\/ commonly implemented\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

\u2026 has gained importance in recent years<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Much attention has been drawn to\u2026<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

For describing the recent focus of a research<\/td>\n

\u00b7 \u2026has appealed to\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Discussions regarding (topic) have dominated recent research<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u2026has significantly shaped questions about (topic) in recent years.<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u2026has propelled forward in the investigations of (conflicting argument).<\/p>\n

\u00b7 \u2026has critically affected academic dialogue on\u2026<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/p>\n

The consensus has been\u2026<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Identifies the majority opinion currently being given about the topic<\/td>\n

\u00b7 Several studies agree\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Previous research confirms that\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Prior research substantiates the belief\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/p>\n

have documented<\/p>\n

indicates<\/p>\n

have demonstrated<\/p>\n

have displayed that<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Explores the finding of literature that already exists upon the topic<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n

\u00b7 Purport<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Suggest<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Contend<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Have proven that<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Contend<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Evidence<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/p>\n

Much is known about\u2026<\/p>\n

But, little is known about\u2026<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Shows the breadth of the current knowledge base along with the gaps in it.<\/td>\n

\u00b7 However, little research has been done to show\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 The academic research has explored extensively\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Previous research has investigated thoroughly\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 However, previous studies have not succeeded in evaluating\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

 <\/p>\n

Many theories have been put forward to explain\u2026<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

To solve this issue, researchers have attempted different methods\u2026<\/td>\n

 <\/p>\n

Creating a segue way to the research question<\/td>\n

\u00b7 A number of writers have posited\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Recent studies have promoted\u2026<\/p>\n

\u00b7 Prior investigations have queried various approaches to\u2026<\/p>\n

\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

 <\/p>\n

Here concludes our list of some of the most commonly used words and phrases to make your paper more impactful. It is important to freshen up your vocabulary and keep adding new words to it. Reading is a great way to enhance your knowledge about writing styles and usage of phrases. Once you master this skill, you will be able to produce a paper that is sure to get you top marks.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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