Assignment 2 – Extended Definition

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Write a definition-example essay

Choose ONE of these tasks:

  1. Analyse one word in your native language that does not have a translation in the English Language. Provide a formal definition of the word and the significance of the word. Provide two examples of how the word is used or misused by non-native language users and their reasons why.
  2. Analyse one important term or concept in your field of study. Provide a formal definition and the background of this term. Include two of the following: when the term came about, how the term changed your field, and the significance of the term. 

Remember to:

  • have one topic = one paragraph
  • start each paragraph with a clear topic sentence.
  • organize sentences in each paragraph using old-to-new info idea flow
  • each sentence in a paragraph should relate to the topic sentence.
Example

You may see an example outline below for how each body paragraph is organized. Do not worry about creating a thesis statement yet. We will talk about it in Week 4.
Example Extended Definition Outline

Format:

Microsoft Word or Google Doc

Font size 12, double-lined spaced

Document title: Your first name Assignment type.

Submit your assignment to This Google Drive Folder.

DUE BEFORE NEXT THURS WEEK 3 CLASS.