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Informative/ Definition Essays
How would you explain the relationship between and among these people?
What is a definition/ information essay?Way of explaining a term,
relationship, or idea that might be unfamiliar to the intended audience.◦You may define a term (gaming
addiction)◦Thing (perfume pills)◦Relationship (how businesses are
utilizing virtual world technology)◦Idea/ Philosophy (Ethics of using
drone technology in the military)
PurposeInform
◦ the audience about something they do not already understand
Persuade◦Your audience of the importance of your topic/ idea/ etc.
Extended DefinitionsDefine the term/ idea/ object/ philosophy
itself◦ Fork◦ Dalmatian
The class to which it belongs◦ Utensil◦ Breed of dog
Distinguishing Characteristics◦ Two or more prongs◦ Used for eating or serving food◦ Originated in Dalmatia◦ Has short, smooth coat with black or dark brown
spots
An Extended Definition is Specific and FocusedFocus on a specific term, idea,
relationship, or objectDiscuss that one thing in great
detailRelate it to the audience using
description and illustration
It Makes A Point- ThesisThesis usually includes a brief
definition of the term and why it is worth reading about.◦Use of drones, or unmanned aircraft
used by the military for espionage or attacking purposes by the military, is a highly unethical.
◦The act of giving students computers which can be taken home is a practice that only distracts students from their classwork.
Use other Patterns of Development to ClarifyNarrate Illustrate- use stories and examplesProcess- How it worksCompare and Contrast- define what
it is and what it is notClassify it into a categoryDivide- show all of its partsCause and EffectArgue its value or ethics
Sufficient Distinguishing Characteristics and DetailsUse Vivid LanguageMake the Reader Fully Understand
what the term isMention many characteristics of
what the term isAddress misconceptions so the
reader can distinguish it from similar ideas◦How online college classes are
different from on campus classes
Writing the Essay- Prewriting1. Read Information2. Generate Ideas3. Narrow the topic to a specific term4. Find specific information and examples
1. Brainstorm with a friend
5. Consider your purpose6. Audience7. Point of View8. Identify Distinguishing Characteristics
and supporting Details
Thesis and OrganizingDevelop a working thesis
statement◦Briefly defines term and tells why it
is importantEvaluate your ideas
◦Do you have enough information◦Facts, descriptions, expert testimony
Decide on the reader’s journey◦What order should you present
information◦Outline it all
Writing the DraftInclude enough details and informationConsider including history or etymology
of the term- where it came from Use transitionsWrite an effective introduction
◦Get the reader’s attention◦Make sure the thesis is complex enough to
be discussed for the entire paperWrite a Conclusive Conclusion
◦Reinforce the thesis◦Draw essay to a satisfying close
Re-VisionConcentrate on ideas and organization
◦This improves grades by letters◦Grammar and spelling improves grades by
+Think of other terms/ ideas that could
be defined by your essay◦If there is one, you must change something
Exceptions◦How do you deal with what does not “fit”
your defintion?
Edit and ProofreadOnly do this after a well revised
essay as been madeCUPS (Capitalization, Usage,
Punctuation, Spelling)Improve wording and
awkwardnessCheck In-text Citations and Works
CitedDouble check formatting etc. on
turnitin and Word