organizational patterns: The pattern in which the writer chooses to organize his writing. Examples: spatial, order of importance, chronological order, comparison-and-contrast, cause-and-effect, problem-and-solution.
paraphrase: A restatement in one’s own words that stays true to the ideas, tone, and general length of the original passage.
footnotes: A note of reference, explanation, or comment, usually placed below the text on a printed page.
secondary source: A written composition based on a primary source, but containing second-hand information. Common secondary sources: textbooks, encyclopedias, news programs.
thesis statement:A statement in one of two sentences that represents the controlling idea or focus of an essay; also called purpose or position.
