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Academic Collocations
Verb–noun · adjective–noun · adverb–verb collocations in academic prose
to accumulate an increasing body of supporting evidence
The evidence is mounting that early intervention is most effective.
to produce results, especially after research or effort
The new methodology yielded surprising results.
to provide the foundation or support for a theory
Classical mechanics underpins much of modern engineering.
to be present throughout an area of academic writing
A lack of longitudinal data pervades the literature in this field.
evidence that is very convincing and difficult to dispute
There is compelling evidence that diet affects cognitive function.
analysis that takes account of fine distinctions and avoids oversimplification
The paper offers a nuanced analysis of the political dynamics involved.
a research method that is thorough, precise, and scientifically sound
The study employed a rigorous methodology, including blind peer review.
accepted or recognised by the majority of people in a field
It is widely acknowledged that the causes are multiple and interrelated.
backed by evidence from observation or experiment, not just theory
The hypothesis is empirically supported by three independent studies.
fundamentally influenced or determined by something
Modern science has been profoundly shaped by the digital revolution.
very little attention or consideration given to something
This area of research has received scant attention in the literature.
to cause doubts about the validity or truth of something
New data calls into question the assumptions of the original model.
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Describe a piece of research or news that yielded surprising results.
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What topic has received scant attention in the media but deserves more?
3
What evidence is mounting about the effects of screens on sleep?
4
Call a popular belief into question — and defend your view.
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