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The Composing Process

The Composing Process . Development by Definition Group Members: Sherleen Valentine Ambrosia Mckoy Krystal Shae Miguel Pech David . What is Definition? .

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The Composing Process

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  1. The Composing Process Developmentby Definition Group Members: Sherleen Valentine Ambrosia Mckoy Krystal Shae Miguel Pech David

  2. What is Definition? • Main premise: Words and ideas must be defined clearly to eliminate confusion and misinterpretation. • Definitions limit or explain the meaning of a term or concept.

  3. Cont • Although the term “definition” generally is related with a dictionary, defining itself goes beyond just looking up a word in the dictionary. • Cleary stated definitions play a critical role in professional business. • This is in order to prevent confusion, conflict, and litigations. (note: definitions allows for all parties to share the a common understand the basis of important terms.

  4. The purpose of Definition • To clarify an abstract term or concept. (Qualifying definitions e.g. Alcoholic, hero, juvenile delinquent) • To provide a personal interpretation of a term that the writer feels is vague, controversial, misused, or misunderstood. (e.g. “feminist”) • To explain a new or unusual term or phrase found in popular culture, slang, dialect or within a particular geographic area or cultural group. ( e.g. Hip Hop or Helicopter parent) • To make understandable the language or technical field of study, a profession or an industry. (e.g. deconstruction)

  5. Strategiesof Definition • 1) Defining through synonyms is the simplest method of providing meaning for a word. Glossaries and dictionaries customarily define technical terms or foreign words with synonyms. • E.g. A casement can be explained as a window. • 2) Defining by description provides details about a word or subject and gives readers a sense of what it might look, feel, taste, smell or sound like. Or in other cases it may also describe how something operates. E.g. An airbag can be described as a rapidly inflated cushion designed to protect automobiles in a collision.

  6. Strategies for Definition • 3) Defining by examples provides specific illustrations to establish meaning. • E.g. A felony can be defined as a serious crime such as murder, rape, or burglary. • 4) Defining by comparison uses analogies readers can understand to provide meaning to something less familiar. • 5) Extended Definitions qualify or limit the meaning of abstract, disputed, or highly complex words or concepts.

  7. Developing your essay • Know your purpose • Give your readers a reason to read • Keep your audience in mind to anticipate and avoid problems • Use as many strategies to clarify your definition

  8. Conclusion • The major basis of Definitions is for people to have a common or shared understanding of terms within communication • Definitions hinder confusions and misunderstanding

  9. Reference: • Connelly, Mark. The Sundance Reader: The Thompson Wadsworth Corporation, Canada, 2006 • Wyrick, J. Steps to Writing Well. Wadsworth Publishing, Canada, 2007

  10. The End! Thanks for your attention…no questions will be entertained 

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