Outlining and Mind-Body Connection - Vocabulary Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards covering key terms from the lecture notes on outlining, IMRaD, and mind–body integration.

Outline

A written plan that serves as the skeleton for a paragraph or essay; helps reveal how subtopics relate to the topic.

Thesis statement

A concise claim expressing the main argument or position of an essay.

Topic outline

An outline that uses words or phrases to list main ideas; shorter and easier to create.

Sentence outline

An outline that uses complete sentences for each main idea and its details.

Main idea

The central point or claim of a paragraph that supports the thesis.

Supporting details

Evidence, examples, or facts that back up a main idea.

IMRaD

A common research structure: Introduction, Methods/Methodology, Results, and Discussion.

Introduction (IMRaD)

Part of a research paper that states the problem or purpose.

Methodology

The design, participants, environment, instrumentation, and data analysis used in a study.

Results

The section that presents the data and findings of the study.

Discussion

Interpretation and implications of the results.