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Argue
Compare
Evaluate
means that you must apply your judgement to the results of your
analysis. You must base your opinions on well-defined criteria
and clearly stated evidence.
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Abstract
Acronym
A word formed from the initial letters of other words which usually become words in
their own right e.g. laser, Aids.
Analogous
Application
A particular role or task to which a computer system can be applied, or, more
usually, the software used for such a purpose
Bibliography
A list of sources you have consulted in the process of researching your piece of
work. It is usually arranged in alphabetical order of author
Boolean Logic
The use of the logical operators and, orand not in retrieving information from a
computer database
Brainstorming
Thinking to invoke ideas and solve dilemmas. No idea is rejected, no matter how
irrelevant it appears, until it has been thoroughly evaluated.
Brief
Citation
Citing
Clause
Clipart
Computer software which allows the inputting of illustrations into word documents
Colloquial /
Colloquialism
Consonant
A speech sound distinct from a vowel (such as b and d in bad), and a letter of the
alphabet that represents such a sound (such as b and d in bad). I.e. any letter other
than A, E, I O, and U
Cursor
A symbol on a display screen that indicates the active position, e.g. the position at
which the next character to be entered will be displayed.
Database
Dewey Decimal
Clasification
System of library classification that uses numbers from 000 to 999 to represent
major branches of knowledge
Drive
E-books
(electronic books)
Electronic versions of printed books that can be viewed online via any PC connected
to the Internet
E-journals
(electronic journals)
Electronic versions of printed journals that can be viewed online via any PC
connected to the Internet.
Endnote
A note (in numerical list form), relating to numbers in the text, printed at the end of
the piece of work.
Extension
File
File Extension
The letters following the full stop in a file name. The file extension usually identifies
the type of data found in the file.
Folder
In graphical user interfaces such as Windows a folder is an object that can contain
multiple documents. Folders are used to organize information .
Font
Footnote
A database providing access to articles from journals and newspapers. The full
article can be read on screen, saved in computer files or printed out.
GeoWeb
The online library catalogue at University of Bolton, giving access to all items
available in the Library.
Graphical User
Interface
A term used to describe a collection of visual objects such as buttons, windows, text
boxes, and menus which the operator uses to communicate with a computer
program.
It is usually abbreviated to GUI.
Hyperlink
A method of moving between one website page and another. The link is usually
indicated to the user by text highlighted by underlining and/or a different colour, or
by the ability to click on a graphic image.
Icon
A small picture used in place of another entity. Window managers often use icons to
represent devices, wastebaskets, etc.
ILL
(Inter Library Loan)
The ILL service can obtain books and journals for use by members of our library
which are not held at University of Bolton.
Index(es)
An alphabetical list of names, subjects, etc., with references to the places in a book
where they occur, usually located at the end of a book.
Internet
Jargon
Words or expressions used by a particular profession or group that are difficult for
others to understand.
Justify/Justification
When using word processing software this means to adjust horizontal spacing so
that text is aligned evenly along both the left and right margins. Justifying text
creates a smooth edge on both sides.
Keywords
The main subject terms used to search a database (e.g.) to gather information to
answer an essay question or assignment topic.
No entry to date
Mean
Median
Mind map
The main subject terms used to search a database (e.g.) to gather information to
answer an essay question or assignment topic.
Mnemonic
A form of words or letters that assists the memory, (e.g. the rhyme beginning Thirty
days hath September helps with the number of days in a month, and the initial
letters of the mnemonic Richard Of York Gave Battle In Vain give the order of the
colours in a rainbow.
Modem
An electronic device which converts digital signals, used within a computer system,
to signals which can be processed by a telephone system, and vice versa.
No entry to date
Object
The noun that follows the verb in a sentence e.g. Jeremy fed the dog (dog is the
object), she went to the theatre (theatre is the object)
OHP
Overhead Projector.
Operating system
PC
Peer review
Phonetic
Pilot Study
An aggregate of individuals from which a sample may be drawn and to which the
results of the research investigation may be generalized
Plagiarism
The theft of ideas or of written passages or works, where these are passed off as
ones own work without acknowledgement of their true origin.
Population
An aggregate of individuals from which a sample may be drawn and to which the
results of the research investigation may be generalized
Prefix
Predicate
The part of a sentence or clause containing a verb and stating something about the
subject (e.g. went home in John went home).
Quota Sample
Random Sample
A probability sample drawn from a population in such a way that every member of
the population is equally likely to be selected.
Relational database
A type of database that stores data in the form of related tables A single database
can be spread across several tables.
RND
(Resource Discovery Network)
RDN gathers resources which are carefully selected, indexed and described by
specialists. These resources are relevant to learning, teaching and research.
Reference list
Sample
Sample Frame
A full list of the items or people forming a population from which a sample is taken.
Sans serif
A typeface without strokes at the tops and bottoms of letters (e.g. Arial and
Helvetica)
Search engine
A service provided on the Internet that enables a user to search for items of
interest.
Skew
A statistical distribution which is not symmetrical about the median or the mean.
Stand-alone
Spreadsheet
A program that manipulates tables consisting of rows and columns of cells, and
displays them on a screen; the cells contain numerical information and formulas, or
text.
Sub-heading
Subject
Subject headings
Superscript
A number, written in the text, above the line, to denote a citation in a footnote,
endnote or reference list.
Suffix
A verbal element added at the end of a word to form a derivative (e.g., -ation, -fy,
-ing, -itis).
Syllable
Synonym(s)
A word or phrase that means the same as another word or phrase in the same
language (e.g. closed and shut)
Thesaurus
Thesis Statement
Traingulation
A way of assuring the validity of research results through the use of different
research methods and approaches the use of multiple methods in the analysis of
the same set of data.
Uniform (or universal) resource locator, the address of a World Wide Web page.
Variable
Vocabulary
Vowel
A term in general use and in phonetics for both a SPEECH sound that ids distinct
from a CONSONANT, and the LETTER of the ALPHABET that represents such a
speech sound
(A, E, I, O, U)
WWW (World Wide Web)
Shock opening
Can really make the audience sit and listen.
You need to be confident about it however. If
in doubt, try a safer option.
Historical
Relating the topic to what happened in the past,
showing progress made, etc
Quotation
Can be a very neat way to open and close a
presentation. Make sure it is not clichd.
Current affairs
Referring to some relevant news item can be
effective and the audience should be familiar
with it as well. It helps give relevance to the
presentation and its purpose.
Statement or statistics
Dont use too many. One or two well chosen
ones combine the shock element with brevity.
Comparisons
Well chosen comparisons can be very dramatic.
Question
Direct a question to the audience to help them
get involved.
The end of the presentation is very much like the opening. You want their full
attention.
_ Signpost the conclusion: in summary or in conclusion
_ The last few words said by the speaker are what tend to stay with the audience so
try and make
them memorable.
_ Use some of the suggested ways for opening your presentation when you close it.
_ Hold your position at the end of the presentation:
Dont lose your energy
Do not appear to be in a rush to leave
Do come to a definite close
_ You might want to pose a question to the audience which they can consider after
the
presentation or by calling the audience to action.
_ Think of the close of the presentation as being the take home message the
thought that your
audience will take away with them.
Ending the presentation
Think positive!
Think positively about your presentation and it
can improve your prospects, so tell yourself;
I am good at this
I will enjoy this
I will do well!
Visualisation
Visualise yourself doing well. Go somewhere
quiet and close your eyes, take a few deep
breaths and visualise your whole presentation
from start to finish. See yourself feeling happy
in the situation, calm and in control. Hear that
you have a loud, clear, slow paced voice and
imagine that your audience are listening and
interested in what you are saying. You
understand that your audience want you to do
well. See yourself complete your presentation
successfully where you end by competently
dealing with any questions.