What is an appendix?

An appendix is supplementary back matter or other written material added to a publication.

Here are some examples of an appendix:

• Explanations and helpful information the author has decided not to make part of the text
• Definitions of words or concepts used in the publication
• Maps, charts, tables, lists, diagrams, or other explanatory sections

• Concept module: appendix
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): A
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library, Version 4.0, published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 1999. [Ordering information.]

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