Division/Classification

1. Division/Classification By TrevinO’Cain, Alex Carvalho, Preston Francis, Chad Okamoto

2. Division Classification • Identify the parts of the whole object • Examine how they relate • Create a conclusion about the significance as a whole. • Sorting things into groups. • Make correspondences with like things and distinguish them from unlike things. Defintion of Division/Classification

3. Division Classification • When choosing a principle of division, the principle must meet certain requirements. • It should be appropriate for the subject, field, or discipline • It should be significant and applied thoroughly and consistently • Must separate things into their elements using methods of division. • Isolate the similarities in the elements • Group or classify them based on their similarities. • Must be complete and consistent Reading Division/Classification

4. Division Classification • Underline the topic sentence • Divide it into the main points • Find the main idea of the whole thing. • Underline the topic sentence • Break up the essay into parts • Classify the main points of the essay Analyzing Division/Classification

5. Division Classification • Dissect your subject by making detailed notes on their distinguished features and how they work together • Thesis: conveys the writers approach to their subject by using exploratory questions • Research background information of the author to find out his or her bias’s • Choose a topic and divide the topic into sub-groups • Thesis: state your principle of classification and convey a reason for it • The introduction should make clear why the classification is important • Conclusion: summarizes the classes and comments on the significance of one to the whole. Developing a Division/Classification Essay

6. Division Classification • Will readers see the purpose of your classification? • -let readers know why your classifying • Is your classification complete? • They should cover the entire subject • Is it consistent? • Make sure that all classes reflect the same principle • Is your principle of division clear? • The significance and view should apparent • Is your it consistent? • Have you identified all elements and found its relationship to one another and the whole • Is it complete? • Do all elements reflect the same principle • Is it well supported? • Is it supported by clear assertions about parts of the subject • Is it true to the subject? • Is your analysis fair and thesis unforced Revising & Editing Division/Classification Essay

7. Division Classification • Ability to see beneath the surface • Make sure it represents the subject as it actually is • Find the topic sentence and separate main points • Find distinguishing features and how they work together • Exploratory questions help gather ideas and draft a thesis • Separate subjects into their elements; Classify them based on similarities • Classification must be complete and consistent to prevent overlapping and confusion • Identify principles of classification; the qualities that distinguish each member from the others • Covey reason for classification early on in thesis • Describe significance on each class in relation to the whole Five Main Points to Remember about Division/Classification

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