| A | B |
| outline | a structured format using a lettering and numbering system that is useful for arranging information |
| quote | to speak or write the exact words of others |
| bibliography | a list of writings with time and place of publication (such as the writings of a single author or the works referred to in preparing a document etc.) |
| thesis | formal statement of what a project is going to prove |
| time line | graphic organizer that chronologically organizes information |
| plagiarize | to present the words and ideas of someone else as your own |
| MLA | Modern Language Association |
| citation | a reference to the author of a given work |
| multimedia | efinition of MULTIMEDIA. : a technique (as the combining of sound, video, and text) for expressing ideas (as in communication, entertainment, or art) in which several media are employed; also : something (as software) using or facilitating such a technique. |
| .gov | web site from the government |
| .org | not for profit organization |
| .com | commercial organization |
| .edu | an educational organization |
| military date | day month year |
| adversary | opponent; one turned against another |
| aversion | extreme dislike |
| convert | to turn from one belief to another belief |
| versatile | able to turn easily from one subject or occupation to another; competent in many fields |
| end note | endnote a note at the end of the document or section that is used to cite references or to give more information |
| parenthetical citations | In a piece of research writing, this is information given in parenthesis ( ) that identifies the author and page number(s) of the work that is being discussed or quoted. |
| research paper | a document you can use to communicate the results of research findings |
| works cited | A list of sources referred to in the document and is placed at the end of the document. Also referred to as a bibliography. |
| building blocks | items that are saved using the Quick Part tool so they can be reused in documents |
| foot note | A citation in a document placed at the bottom of the page in the document on which the citation is located. A footnote is formatted as single spaced with hanging indent and double spaced between each footnote according to the MLA guidelines. |
| tab leader | The symbols that appear in a table of contents between a topic and the corresponding page number. |
| source | Where you acquire the information. A source can come from a book, web, interview, etc. |
| bookmark | A location or selection of text that you name and identify for future reference. |