Discrimination Definition Research

Paper

A definition essay…* Defines a word, term, or concept in depth, through research on what a specific subject means.

*You will define discrimination in your essay using research and how discrimination deals with your subject.

Discrimination:treatment or consideration of, or

making a distinction in favor or against, a person or thing based on the group, class, or category to which that person, or thing belongs rather than on individual merit.(dictionary.com)

Types of DiscriminationRacial GenderSexualityDisabilityReligiousEtc.

Paper Requirements2-3 pagesYou must have at least 5 sources

- At least one must be a book- At least one must be a database

(No websites may be used)MLA FormatWorks Cited page

ResearchWhen taking notes from sources you

must 1. Summarize2. Paraphrase3. Quote

*DO NOT PLAGIARIZE* When taking notes you may not write

word for word what it says in your source unless you are using it as a quotation.

When Quoting…Put quotations around the text

you are using.Put the author’s name and page

number after the quote.

“All of second block got A’s on their test and received a pizza party”(Weiss, 23).

IntroductionFirst ParagraphAttention Getter or Hook

- Anecdote - Something that - Question gets the audiences

attention.

IntroductionThesis statement…

- Your thesis statement is what you will be proving in the body of your paper.- Must define discrimination as it has to do with your topic/subject.- Your own definition of discrimination.

- Should have three parts

Body3 paragraphsProves your thesisThe bulk of the paper.

ConclusionSummation of your paperRepeat your thesisWrap up the attention getter in

your introduction

ProcessChoosing a TopicResearch/Note TakingOutlineRough DraftPeer EditingRevising Final Draft

Remember…Do not plagiarizeDo not use “I” or “you” in your

paper.Do not use contractions. Check for proper grammar and

spelling