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A [[report cover]] (hereinafter, the ''Cover'') is the the front and back of a [[report]]. The ''Cover'' is an optional part of report's front matter; when the ''Cover'' is included, it functions as a part of report's [[descriptive metadata]].
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A [[document glossary]] (hereinafter, the ''Glossary'') is a list of key terms discussed in a [[report]] or another [[document]] with their definitions. The ''Glossary'' is a conditional part of document's back or, rarely, but possibly, front matter; it is included if the document incorporates terms unfamiliar to the intended audience. When the ''Glossary'' is included, it functions as a part of document's [[structural metadata]].
  
  
 
==Description==
 
==Description==
 
The [[ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports]] standard details,
 
The [[ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports]] standard details,
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:A conditional section, the glossary is a list of terms defined and explained to facilitate a reader's comprehension of the report when numerous terms requiring definition are used.
  
Glossary
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:The glossary is part of the back matter, and glossary terms may also be defined at their first mention. Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with each on a separate line followed by its definition. The glossary section, titled "Glossary," begins on a new page in print publications. Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is quickly aware of its existence.
 
 
A conditional section, the glossary is a list of terms defined and explained to facilitate a
 
reader’s comprehension of the report when numerous terms requiring definition are used.
 
 
 
The glossary is part of the back matter, and glossary terms may also be defined at their first  
 
mention. Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with each on a separate line  
 
followed by its definition. The glossary section, titled “Glossary,begins on a new page in  
 
print publications. Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to  
 
ensure that the reader is quickly aware of its existence.
 

Revision as of 02:23, 15 November 2020

A document glossary (hereinafter, the Glossary) is a list of key terms discussed in a report or another document with their definitions. The Glossary is a conditional part of document's back or, rarely, but possibly, front matter; it is included if the document incorporates terms unfamiliar to the intended audience. When the Glossary is included, it functions as a part of document's structural metadata.


Description

The ANSI/NISO Scientific and Technical Reports standard details,

A conditional section, the glossary is a list of terms defined and explained to facilitate a reader's comprehension of the report when numerous terms requiring definition are used.
The glossary is part of the back matter, and glossary terms may also be defined at their first mention. Glossary terms are arranged in alphabetical order with each on a separate line followed by its definition. The glossary section, titled "Glossary," begins on a new page in print publications. Some organizations may include this section as part of the front matter to ensure that the reader is quickly aware of its existence.