| A | B |
| paraphrase | presents written or spoken content in different words for the purpose of making the meaning clearer |
| summary | presents content--usually of something written or spoken in a condensed form |
| main idea | the idea that most of the passage covers |
| supporting details | the sentences that explain, describe, or support the main idea |
| inferences | evidence-based guesses |
| warranty | guarantee given to the purchaser by a company |
| contract | an agreement between two or more parties |
| sources | the places where you find information |
| bibliography | works cited |
| footnotes | list sources or additonal information in the order the writer used them in the report |
| plagiarism | copying someone's else work or using their ideas without giving them credit |