Academic Vocabulary

Provide / offer an explanation (of, for)

The textbook provides an explanation of the data.

Explain

The teacher explained the classroom rules.

Undertake / carry out an exploration (of)

The PhD students started their research project by carrying out an exploration of linguistic talent.

Explore

The students explored several  research methods.

Place / put emphasis (on)

Our English teacher puts emphasis on grammatical correctness.

Emphasise

I cannot emphasise enough how important this is.

Give / provide a description (of)

In the attachment you will find a description of the holiday home.

Describe

Can you describe yourself in a few words?

Have an effect (on)

Bad working conditions have an effect on job satisfaction.

Affect

Smoking affects your health negatively.

Offer / provide proof (that)

This study offers proof that motivated students perform better.

Prove

The culprit has to prove his innocence.