NET is based on definitions actually used by scholars in published research. Numerous See also's serve as guides to cognate words, opposite meanings and concepts, and relaed research terminologies. These appear at the end of most entries. Page numbers in the sources cited are listed. Entries are of three general formats.
Brief items cite one author and give easily understood definitions.
Mini-essays cite several authors and give varied definitions. Longer essays cite numerous authors and address complex definitional issues. See also Ontological Proof, Ontology, Structuration Theory.