Lesson 8

Question 1

T/F

Expanded definitions usually belong in report appendices.

Answer 1

false

Question 2

If your report has many parenthetical or sentence definitions, place them…..

1. at appropriate places throughout discussion
2. in introduction
3. in informative abstract
4. in glossary
5. in index

Answer 2

glossary

Question 3

T/F

Circular definitions help clarify technical concepts.

Answer 3

false

Question 4

Abstract and general terms often call for……..

1. sentence definition
2. expanded definition
3. parenthetical definition
4. none
5. all

Answer 4

expanded

Question 5

T/F

Parenthetical definitions are often synonyms.

Answer 5

true

Question 6

Definitions should be…….

1. Judgemental
2. engaging
3. impressionistic
4. eclectic
5. objective

Answer 6

objective

Question 7

Besides etymology, history, and background, list three strategies for expanding definitions.

Answer 7

1. Negation
2. Operating principle
3. analysis of parts
4. visuals
5. compare and contrast
6. examples

Question 8

List the three parts of a sentence definition.

Answer 8

term
class
distinguishing features

Question 9

Working definitions often are stated as……..

1. expanded definitions
2. eclectic definitions
3. sentence definitions
4. parenthetical definitions
5. none

Answer 9

sentence

Question 10

The specific strategies of expansion you choose will depend on ……….

1. amount of space in report
2. time you have
3. information you have
4. needs of audience
5. none

Answer 10

needs of audience