Jargon

What is Jargon?

Jargon is technical language specific to a certain subject.

Often, such terms are difficult for others to understand.

The specific focus of research essays requires the use of technical terms. However, you need to make sure the words you use are clear to your reader,  so you may want to incorporate some kind of explanation.


Examples:
  • Acceleration and velocity are two specific terms referring to physical properties in science about speed and rate of change.
  • Binomials , algebraic equations , quadratic equivalences, and algorithms are mathematical terms referring to specific mathematical operations.


Read the "Skate Wheels" Infographic  and answer the questions below. Then check your understanding by carefully reviewing the suggested answers at the bottom of the page.


Use the "Skate Wheels" infographic to answer the following questions.  


  1. Locate and define at least five skateboarding specific pieces of jargon in the infographic.

  2. What is the difference between a slide and an ice-out?

  3. Give the definition that matches the durometer measurement of an appropriate wheel for longboarding.

  4. What is the jargon term used for “loss of traction” in the infographic?

  5. What are the two other factors that affect slide performance when skateboarding?



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