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| Term | Description |
|---|---|
| carbohydrates |
Carbohydrates provide the human body with the energy it needs to function. Foods rich in carbohydrates include bread, pasta, rice, potatoes and cereals. |
| case study |
A kind of research in which a particular person, group or situation is considered in detail. They can be an effective way to test theories and understand exceptions to a rule. |
| citation |
Mention within a text of a source document. |
| closed questions |
Questions that require only ‘yes’ or ‘no’ responses or responses which can be measured and counted. |
| collusion |
When students join forces to complete all, or part, of an assignment together when the assignment (or course) directions calls for this to be completed on an individual and independent basis. This is different to occasions when collaborating on assignment-related tasks is permitted or required, such as parts of group assignments. |
| concept pyramid |
A way of showing information grouped into different levels. Normally four levels: an upper level, a middle level, a lower level and an example level. |
| conclusion |
A decision or judgement that has been reached by logical reasoning based on evidence. |
| connotation |
the associated or secondary meaning of a word or expression, in addition to its explicit or primary meaning |
| contract cheating |
Paying a third-party for a piece of work to be created on your behalf. This includes use of ghost writing services and essay mills. |
| contributing argument |
A statement presented as a reason why a particular point of view should be accepted. |
| convention |
The agreed way in which something is usually done. |
| critical analysis |
The process of looking at ideas and information in a way that does not assume anything about the information. If you are reading information in this way you are questioning the accuracy, motivation and intentions of it while thinking of new ways to understand it, its connections and insights. |
| critical thinking |
The process of thinking about ideas and information in a way that does not assume anything about the information. If you are reading information in this way you are questioning the accuracy, motivation and intentions of it while thinking of new ways to understand it, it’s connections and insights. |
| critique group |
A group of people who come together to share and discuss their creative work, usually from a critical perspective. |
| curriculum vitae (CV) |
A document which has all your personal details (name, address, contact information and educational and work experience) and information about your working life so far. This document is normally used to apply for job’s to give an employer a good overview of your experience. |