Version 2 of My Preprint: Adding a Glossary for Clarity
Written by Lisangelee Velazquez, M.S.
When I first released my preprint, I wanted to get the ideas out quickly and open them up for conversation. Version 1 introduced the framework, the research questions, and the model — but it also came with a challenge: dense terminology.
In Version 2 of my preprint (doi:10.35542/osf.io/fskv2_v2), I’ve added a glossary to make the text more accessible, especially for readers who are new to this area or who come from adjacent disciplines.
Why Add a Glossary?
Accessibility: My work sits at the intersection of multiple fields, and each brings its own vocabulary. The glossary provides readers with a clear guide so they don’t get lost in the jargon.
Consistency: Defining key terms up front helps me use them more precisely and consistently throughout the paper.
Teaching Tool: For students, practitioners, or curious readers outside the academic core, the glossary doubles as a mini-primer on the essential concepts.
What This Means for Readers
The ideas in this preprint are ambitious, but I don’t want terminology to become a barrier. Adding the glossary makes it easier to:
Follow the flow of the argument without pausing to look up unfamiliar words
Connect concepts across sections more quickly
Use the paper itself as a reference point in teaching or applied settings
Looking Ahead
Version 2 is still a work in progress, but the glossary sets the stage for better dialogue. In future versions, I hope to build on this by:
Expanding examples that bring the glossary terms to life
Adding diagrams or schema to visually reinforce definitions
Integrating feedback from readers on which terms need further clarity
📖 You can read Version 2 here: https://doi.org/10.35542/osf.io/fskv2_v2.
I’d love to hear from you — which glossary entries are most helpful, and where could I expand further?
