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Chapter 2
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Undergraduate 1
01/24/2013

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Annotate
Definition
v. to make notes or comments on or in the margins (usually in reference to a book)
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Cite
Definition

v. 1. to quote as an example or expert

2. to give as support or proof

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Coherence
Definition
n. the quality of a logical or orderly relationship of parts; consistency; unity
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Diction
Definition

n. 1. the choice and use of words in speech or writing

2. distinctness of speech

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Intention
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n. a plan; an aim that guides action
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Paraphrase
Definition

v. to express in other words

n. a restatement of a passage using other words

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Plagiarize
Definition
v. to use the words or ideas of someone else as one's own; to steal from another's writing
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Refute
Definition
v. to disprove; to show that a person or statement is wrong by argument or proof
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Thesis
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n. a proposal that is defended by argument
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Vivid
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adj. 1. clear; striking; dramatic

2. brilliant; having extremely bright colors

3. active; lively

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