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Date: | Fri, 23 Apr 1999 16:18:03 -0400 |
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I frequently write about Spanish colonial structures and institutions.
Every time I use a Spanish word, I italicize it and define it. Every
time I mention someone, like Columbus or Coronado, I give the full
name, even though virtually everyone knows it. Every time I mention a
ceramic type, I give the standard refence to the standard text where
it was best defined. I attempt to write in such a way (usually with
only mixed success) that the writing makes the content clear, rather
than obscure. These are the things one should do as a professional.
I can't say that I see these practices being followed when new, and
usually transient, terminology is being used. "Culture" is not a
transient concept, but even so, I'd define it if I was going to be
making a point about theory.
Jake.
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