Write a definition-example essay
Choose ONE of these tasks:
- 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.
- 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.