1. Atlas Definition – a bound collection of maps, tables, illustrations
Synonyms –
book of maps
Antonyms –
novel

2. almanac an annual publication containing a calendar
weather related data
agricultural forecasts
rising / setting of sun
eclipses
high tide
religious dates
timelines
up to date facts / figures
lists of all types

3. bibliography
Definition – a list of works referred to in a text, the last page
of a research report
Synonyms – quotes, references,
resources
Antonyms –
index
table of
contents

4. Works Cited
Definition – a list of works referred to in a text, the last page
of a research report
Synonyms – bibliography, references,
quotes, resources
Antonyms –
index
table of
contents

5. end note Definition – a note of reference or explanation placed on a
separate page at the end of the
research paper.
Synonyms – explanation
Antonyms –
plagiarize
Sentence –
End Notes
1. The Declaration of Independence
2. Williams, Richard. The War
Against Britain
3. Encyclopedia Britannica

6. foot note Definition – a note of reference or
explanation placed below the
text on a printed page.
Synonyms – explanation
Antonyms –
plagiarize
Sentence –
According to our founding fathers, all 1
people were created equally.
1 The Declaration of Independence

7. cite From The Declaration of Independence
Definition – to refer to or quote
Synonyms – quote, mention
Antonyms –
plagiarize
Sentence –
“All men are created equal.”
From The Declaration of Independence

8. credentials
Definition – educational degrees, job titles, training, experience
Synonyms – knowledgeable, expert Antonyms –
unskilled,
uneducated,
inexperienced

9. compare Definition – the similarities between two things
Synonyms – analyze, examine
Antonyms –
ignore,
disregard

10. contrast Definition – the differences between two things
Synonyms – unalike, vary
Antonyms –
similar
agree

11. fact Definition – a statement that can be proved, true
Synonyms – reality
Antonyms –
fantasy

12. opinion Definition – a statement that reflects a writer’s belief
Synonyms – viewpoint
Antonyms –
fact

13. problem and solution
Definition – author describes a problem and then offers one or more possible solutions
Synonyms – dilemma,
solve
Antonyms –
viewpoint and
evidence

14. viewpoint Definition – the author’s opinion on an issue or topic
Synonyms – perspective, belief
Antonyms –
ignorance

15. Note-taking Definition – can help you remember key facts, details
Synonyms – studying by writing
Antonyms –
Skimming

16. skimming Definition – glancing quickly through a selection
Synonyms – glance, skipping
Antonyms –
closely reading

17. summarize Definition – telling the main
idea or events in your own words
Synonyms – shorten
Antonyms –
long version

18. lead
Definition – opening paragraphs in a magazine or newspaper containing who, what, when, where, why
Synonyms – beginning
Antonyms –
conclusion

19. connation Definition – emotional feelings that surround a word
Synonyms – emotions
Antonyms –
dictionary
definition

20. denotation Definition – the strict, literal meaning of a word
Synonyms –dictionary definition
Antonyms –
emotional
definition

21. propaganda techniques
Definition –methods – not based in fact – that are used to make arguments more persuasive
Synonyms – stretch the truth
Antonyms –
honest

22. expository Definition – text that explains or informs
Synonyms – nonfiction
Antonyms –
narrative

23. synthesize
Definition – reflecting on individual parts or elements of a text and deciding how they affect the subject as a whole
Synonyms –
combine
Antonyms –
separate

24. question the author
Definition – asking questions as you read about why an author made certain decisions
Synonyms – questions
Antonyms –
not engaged

25. reading critically
Definition – understanding and evaluating the point the author is trying to make, consider the facts and details, read between the lines, think about what is missing
Synonyms – analyze
Antonyms –
skimming

26. URL Definition – a web address Synonyms – www.yahoo.com Antonyms –
24 S. Main St.

27. sponsor of a website Definition – organization or
person who establishes and maintains a website
Synonyms – creator
Antonyms –
user

28. expertise or expert source
Definition – a person or document with special knowledge or skills
Synonyms – intelligent
Antonyms –
unintelligent

29. homepage Definition – the first page of a website
Synonym – beginning web page
Antonym –
hyperlink

30. link
Definition – allows you to jump directly to another page or website
Synonyms – hyperlink, blue words, connect
Antonyms –
browser

31. browser Definition – software tool that allows you to surf the web
Synonyms – Internet Explorer, Netscape Explorer, FireFox
Antonyms –
hyperlink

32. bookmark Definition – saved address of a website Synonyms – shortcut
Antonyms –

33. search engine Definition – tool for helping
you find things on the world wide web
Synonyms – Google, Ask Jeeves
Antonyms –

34. world wide web
Definition – a system of computers that are joined around the world and that share files
Synonyms – internet
Antonyms –
textbook

35. website profiler
Definition – graphic organizer that helps you evaluate a website
Synonyms – chart
Antonyms –

36.
Definition – an electronic message consisting of two parts – header (to, from, date, subject) and the body of the message
Synonyms – memo
Antonyms –
Google

37. interview Synonyms – inquiry, planned conversation Antonyms –
Definition – a series of questions and answers between two or more people, an exchange of information about a given topic
Synonyms – inquiry, planned conversation
Antonyms –
essay, letter

38. Supporting evidence
Definition – facts, figures, statistics and examples used to support a view point
Synonyms –
proof, facts
Antonyms –
opinions, beliefs