consistency

(noun)

In logic, a consistent theory is one that does not contain a contradiction. The lack of contradiction can be defined in either semantic or syntactic terms.

Related Terms

  • purpose
  • organization

Examples of consistency in the following topics:

  • Using Varied Sentence Lengths and Styles

    • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
    • Sentences are defined as grammatical units consisting of one or more words, which bear minimal syntactic relation to each other.
    • A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no subordinate clauses.
    • A compound sentence consists of multiple independent clauses with no subordinate clauses.
    • A complex sentence consists of at least one independent clause and one subordinate clause.
  • Introduction to Writing in Business

    • Business writing consists of many different types, all of which require a specific tone and organizational structure.
  • Identifying the Stakes by Identifying Your Audience

    • While your actual audience may consist of one person—for instance, your instructor—you should still think of your instructor as representative of a wider audience.
    • This wider audience could consist of fellow classmates, general readers, or specialists and experts in your field.
  • When to Use MLA Style

    • to ensure consistent use of the English language in academic writing;
    • to ensure consistent formatting and presentation of information, for the sake of clarity and ease of navigation; and
  • Refuting Your Opposition

    • "While job creation programs may indeed increase the nation's short-term financial burden, the strategy of putting people back to work has consistently been proven to create a stronger economic and social fabric in the long run."
    • Finally, ensure that if your introduction and conclusion include counterargument scenarios (images, quotes, stories), they're consistent with what you've found in the research.
  • Starting with the Data

    • The example presents the data that came from the analysis of lake water: "Results: The range of chlorine and phosphorus compounds found in the water was consistent across the selected area.
    • "Results: The range of chlorine and phosphorus compounds found in the water was consistent across the selected area.
  • Overview of the IMRAD Model

    • The body of a scientific paper generally consists of the following sections: introduction (which may include a literature review), methods, results, and discussion.
  • Using Signal Verbs that Fit the Action

    • Listing components: distinct factors, comprises, consists of, constitutes, is composed of, may be classified, may be divided, can be distinguished
    • Giving definitions: [something] is, means, describes, is defined as, is used, is concerned with, deals with, relates to, involves, signifies, consists of
  • Structure of a Sentence

    • A simple sentence consists of a single independent clause with no subordinate clauses.
    • A compound sentence consists of multiple independent clauses with no subordinate clauses.
    • A complex sentence consists of at least one independent clause and one subordinate clause.
    • A compound-complex sentence (or complex-compound sentence) consists of multiple independent clauses, at least one of which has at least one subordinate clause.
  • When to Use APA Style

    • to ensure consistent formatting and presentation of information, for the sake of clarity and ease of navigation;
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