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Assignments

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essay
1.
e
ssay
Noun

a piece of writing that briefly analyzes or discusses a specific subject

She wrote an essay about climate change for her biology class.

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composition
2.
com
po
si
tion
Noun

the different elements that form something or the arrangement of these elements

The composition of water molecules consists of two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, chemically bonded together.

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report
3.
re
port
Verb

to cover or give the details of an event in written or spoken form as a journalist on TV, etc.

Journalists regularly report on breaking news stories to keep the public informed.

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extra credit
Noun

an additional academic opportunity offered to students to improve their grades by completing supplementary assignments or tasks beyond the regular requirements

The teacher allowed students to earn extra credit by participating in a community service project.

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project
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pro
ject
Noun

a specific task or undertaking that requires effort to complete

The team worked on a collaborative project to design a new product.

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task
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task
Noun

a piece of work for someone to do, especially as an assignment

The teacher assigned a reading task to the students for homework.

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exercise
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ex
er
cise
Noun

a mental or physical activity that helps keep our mind and body healthy

He avoids strenuous exercise due to his heart condition.

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schoolwork
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schoolwork
Noun

the academic tasks, assignments, or activities assigned to students by teachers or educational institutions

She spent all afternoon finishing her schoolwork.

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classwork
Noun

tasks that are given to students to do in class, and not at home

The teacher assigned a group discussion as part of the classwork for today.

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homework
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homework
Noun

schoolwork that students have to do at home

I always double-check my homework to ensure it is accurate.

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dissertation
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di
sser
ta
tion
Noun

a long piece of writing on a particular subject that a university student presents in order to get an advanced degree

She spent months researching for her dissertation on climate change.

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group project
Noun

a collaborative assignment in which multiple individuals work together to achieve a common goal or complete a task

The teacher assigned a group project to encourage teamwork and collaboration among students.

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capstone project
Noun

a final assignment where students use what they have learned to complete a big project or solve a problem

A student designed a computer program to optimize hospital resource allocation for their capstone project.

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concept paper
Noun

a brief document outlining the main ideas or proposals for a project or research study

before starting the full proposal, the research team drafted a concept paper to outline their study objectives.

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research paper
Noun

a scholarly document presenting findings from an investigation or study on a particular topic

The professor assigned a research paper on the effects of climate change on biodiversity.

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reflection paper
Noun

a written piece that expresses the writer's thoughts and insights on a particular topic or experience

After the field trip, the students wrote reflection papers on their observations and learnings.

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thesis
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the
sis
Noun

an original piece of writing on a particular subject that a candidate for a university degree presents based on their research

She spent months conducting experiments and analyzing data for her thesis, which was an essential part of her university degree in chemistry.

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case study
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case study
Noun

a recorded analysis of a person, group, event or situation over a length of time

Researchers conducted a case study to explore the long-term effects of a new drug on patients with rare medical conditions.

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