UNM Valencia

English 102

Valencia Campus Library

The Definition Essay

  1. Choose your Topic.
  • Word that is to be defined.
  • Search word in "Suggested Resource."
  • Write on 3x5 card 3-4 important concepts from definition.
TOPIC

"IS" or "IS NOT"

"YOUR DEFINTION"

Suggested Resources
 

BECAUSE

 
  1. Identify Supporting Criteria.
    • Use the "W questions.
    • Use a concept map.
    • Search Strategy:
      • Use your "Topic" and "Important Concept from your Definition."
      • Change "Topic" to subject if needed.
      • Change "Important Concept from your Definition" to subject as needed.
      • Add other important words from your definition.
      • Look at these articles for possible suporting criteria.
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Suggested Resources
  1. Write Annotated Bibliography.
    • Be sure to include how you will use the source.
Examples Suggested Resources