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:The glossary is part of the back matter, and glossary terms may also be defined at their first mention. Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with each on a separate line followed by its definition. The glossary section, titled "Glossary," begins on a new page in print publications. Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is quickly aware of its existence. | :The glossary is part of the back matter, and glossary terms may also be defined at their first mention. Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with each on a separate line followed by its definition. The glossary section, titled "Glossary," begins on a new page in print publications. Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is quickly aware of its existence. | ||
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| − | + | :Arrange glossary entries in alphabetical order and align them with the left margin. Uniformly indent subsequent lines or maintain flush left with the left margin and enter a blank line between glossary entries. Begin each definition with a capital letter and end it with a period. | |
| − | Arrange glossary entries in alphabetical order and align them with the left margin. Uniformly | ||
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Revision as of 14:25, 16 November 2020
A document glossary (hereinafter, the Glossary) is a list of key terms discussed in a report or another document with their definitions. The Glossary is a conditional part of document's back or, rarely, but possibly, front matter; it is included if the document incorporates terms unfamiliar to the intended audience. When the Glossary is included, it functions as a part of document's structural metadata.
Description
The ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports standard details,
- A conditional section, the glossary is a list of terms defined and explained to facilitate a reader's comprehension of the report when numerous terms requiring definition are used.
- The glossary is part of the back matter, and glossary terms may also be defined at their first mention. Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with each on a separate line followed by its definition. The glossary section, titled "Glossary," begins on a new page in print publications. Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is quickly aware of its existence.
Applicable rules
- Arrange glossary entries in alphabetical order and align them with the left margin. Uniformly indent subsequent lines or maintain flush left with the left margin and enter a blank line between glossary entries. Begin each definition with a capital letter and end it with a period.
