MD-15: Movement Glossary
- Description: Provide a glossary for Movement Vocabulary.
- Authors: Liam Monninger
- Reviewer: Andreas Penzkofer
Overview
In order to communicate with more specificity in all contexts, Movement Labs should introduce a glossary. This glossary should define terms both unique to Movement Labs and general terms that are used in a unique way, underspecified in the literature, or have a specific meaning in the context of Movement Labs.
Desiderata
D1: Have a Common Format for a Glossary Entry (Gloss)
Justification: A common format for glossary entries will make it easier to maintain and update the glossary.
Recommendations:
- Create a new formatted document for glossary entries in the MIP repository. Call this document an MG, short for Movement Gloss.
- Include sections for (1) term, (2) authorship, (3) concise definition, (4) catalog of references to definitions or usages of the term in other contexts, (5) example usages, and (6) errata.
- Encourage formalism where applicable.
D2: Introduce Glossary Terms via an MIP
Justification: Introducing glossary terms via an MIP will allow for a more formal process for introducing new terms.
Recommendations:
- MD can also introduce MG to further aid in clarity, but they will not be ratified until they have been supported in an MIP.