1. Let's compare graphic organizers - what is your term/word? Why did you select it? Using your graphic organizer as a springboard, share your information with someone in the room who shares your birth month. Ask that person for his or her definition of your term. Be sure to get the correct spelling of the name to use on the Works Cited page and in the in-text citations.
2. Did you keep track of your sources? Let's take another look at in-text citations.
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/research/mlaparen.html
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/747/02/
3. Let's look at a sample paper: p. 394+ in Write Now . . Both/And: Complementary Alternative Medicine
4. Let's look at sample definition papers . . . These are paper copies. They are not available on-line. "A Few of My Favorite Things", "What is a Yankee?", "Break It to 'Em Gently"
- How is a definition paper organized?
- What does the author do to capture the attention of the reader?
- From what point of view is the essay written?
- What role does description play?
- Was there any dialogue?
- How are specific examples of what it is and what it is not used?
- How does the author conclude the essay?
1. Begin writing your definition essay. You may change your word if you wish. It should be a term that relates in some way to relationships. Consider: family, marriage, love, on-line dating, old fashioned dating, the perfect date, sibling rivalry, family unity . . .
This list was just a suggestion.
2. Pay attention to your introduction. Decide what examples you will use. Start to think about your conclusion.
3. Bring your introduction to class on Thursday along with your ideas for developing the paper. We do not have the computers. Bring a paper copy.
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