1. Informational Writing, Part II Informational Writing, Part II Features of an Informational Text!

2. Definitions  Appendix -  Heading -  Subheading -  Marginal notes -  Keys -  Legends -  Figures -  Bibliographies -  Fact boxes -

3. Definitions  Appendix - Extra material that is collected and appended (added on) at the end of a book. May refer to an index (which gives page numbers for people, places, or things mentioned in the book).  This is different from a footnote, which cites a reference for only one part of a text. wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

4. Definitions  Heading - Line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about. It is like a headline.  Headings can emphasize or tell people what information is where, like the topic at the top or beginning of a paragraph. wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

5. Definitions  Subheading - The heading or title of a subdivision of a printed subject. This is secondary to the heading. www.thefreedictionary.com/subheading

6. Definitions  Marginal Notes – Notes written or printed in the margin of a book.  What is a margin? …It is the edge or border of a paper. Why might we want to use marginal notes? Why might we want to use marginal notes?

7. Definitions  Key – Something that is crucial for explaining. A list of words or phrases that explain symbols or abbreviations. www.thefreedictionary.com/key

8. Definitions  Legend – A table or list that explains the symbols appearing on a map or chart. Another term for a key on a map. http://www.answers.com/topic/legend

9. Definitions  Figure – A diagram or picture illustrating something from the text. wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

10. Definitions  Figure – A picture or diagram representing something from the text. wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn

11. Definitions  Bibliography – A list of books or other sources that were used in one’s writing. This is also called a Works Cited and usually goes at the end of a book or article. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bibliography

12. Definitions  Fact box – Highlights statistics and essential information from the article. Usually in box form.  In a sense, it is “a box of facts”, but you can be more specific than this!  In a sense, it is “a box of facts”, but you can be more specific than this!

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