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Parts of an Index
These flashcards review the parts of an index
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8th Grade
02/01/2017

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Term
entry
Definition
This is the basic unit of an index.
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main entry
Definition
This has a heading and a locator.
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cross reference
Definition
This is used to redirect the reader to a different entry.
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locator
Definition
This is the page number where the entry appears.
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preposition
Definition
This is used to link the main entry to a subentry to clarify the relationship.
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See also
Definition
This is a phrase that is used for cross references to direct the reader to a different index entry.
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page numbers
Definition
These are locators that can be a single page number or a range of pages on which the index entry appears.
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style
Definition
This applies to the formatting, capitalization, and punctuation of entries in the index.
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subject matter
Definition
This includes titles, tables, key words, and illustrations and determines which entries will appear in the index.
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heading
Definition
This is a concise noun or phrase for the entry.
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conjunctions
Definition
These are used to show the relationship between the main entry and subentries.
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cross references
Definition
These are entries that begin with See or See also.
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What are the parts of the index entry?

 

indexing, the art of, 222

Definition
The heading is indexing. The subentry is the art of. The locator is page 222.
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What are the parts of the index entry?

 

entry, 110, See also main entry

Definition
The heading is entry. The locator is page 110. The cross reference indicator is See also, which means related information exists.
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