Glossary Acronym

Selective reading- selecting those sections that are relevant to your purpose in reading

Semester: One of two types of academic terms during which courses are taught; the other is the quarter. Semesters typically last 20 weeks.

Seminar: A small class (generally about 12-15 students) engaged in the study of a specific subject under the mentoring of a faculty member. Typically only offered at the junior, senior, and graduate levels.

Skimming- is reading quickly to get the general idea of the text e.g. when you reading a newspaper or article

Speed reading- to read faster and maximise your reading time

Strategy- is an activity used to help students increase reading abilities

Syllabus: A document (which some students and faculty see as the binding agreement about a course) provided at the beginning of a term that outlines the key elements of a course, including things such as learning objectives, assigned readings, major assignments, and test and quiz information. Usually includes a course calendar with due dates. The best students know to review and refer to the syllabus regularly throughout the term.

Thesis: A thesis is the main proposition (or line of argument) of a piece of research or writing. The plural of thesis is theses.

Topic: A topic is the subject of a conversation, discussion, or piece of writing.

Tutor: A tutor is someone employed to provide teaching assistance or instruction to a group of students.

Tutorial: A tutorial is a period of instruction for one or more students, either individually or in small groups, undertaken by a tutor.

Undergraduate Student: College student who is pursuing a baccalaureate degree.