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Chapter 10 FOOTNOTES, ENDNOTES, & GLOSSARY General Information In situations where extra-Text explanations, definitions, or refer- ences are necessary, supplementary notes are necessary. There are four styles that can accommodate this: (1) in-line bracketed notes, (2) footnotes, (3) endnotes, and (4) glossary. These should mini- mize reader disruption and maximize reader convenience. The following table summarizes the purpose of these four approaches: Purpose In-line Bracket Footnotes Endnotes Glossary Cite Reference Yes Yes Yes No Foreign Term Yes No Yes Yes Definition Complex Term No Yes Yes Yes Explanation