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Ty'Shica's Stack
Lessons 27-32
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Formal language | English with precise rules of grammar, spelling, and usage applied |
| Informal language | slang or colloquial |
| Slang | trendy made-up words and use of familiar words in new ways; has its own special vocabulary and expressions |
| Colloquial language | language used in everyday speech |
| Thesis | main idea |
| Primary sources | contains information recorded by the people or institutions directly involved in the subject being researched |
| Memoirs | contains the opinions and thoughts of people from another time |
| Speeches | public expressions of opinion |
| Secondary sources | contains information gathered by those who weren't directly involved |
| Textbooks and other non-fiction books | provides strong overviews of a subject or topic and solid details about broader ranges of information |
| Almanacs | contains collections of facts updated from year to year |
| Microfiche | preserved old newspapers, an other researched materials that are either too fragile to handle or have been reduced in size |
| In-depth field studies | statistics and surveys that may help prove a trend |
| Technical documents | letters, forms, records, ads, web pages, and other specialized information |
| Paraphrasing | rewriting the ideas your research uncovers in your own words |
| Summarizing | condensing your research into shorter statements |
| Clarity | making sure you are clearly understood |
| Misplaced Modifiers | words or phrases in a confusing location |
| Parallel structure | items in a series should have similar form |
| Focus | making the thinking behind your essay easy to follow |
| Bibliography | a listing of the sources used in a research for a report |
| Works-cited list | contains the information on the sources actually used or quoted in a research paper |
| Table of contents | listing of chapter titles and page numbers; used as a book outline |
| Preface/Introduction | an overview stating why the book is written |
| Index | a list at the end that guides readers to page numbers of individual topics |
| Glossary | a list at the end that define words and terms used in the book |
| Appendix | additional information listed at the end of the book related to the subject |
| Subordinate | supporting ideas as well as final conclusions |
| Library | the place to find texts with in-depth information as well as general resource materials |
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