ENGLISH 1013: EXTENDED DEFINITION What is this assignment? In this assignment, you will be crafting an extended definition. An extended definition is a detailed clarification of a signific
ENGLISH 1013: EXTENDED DEFINITION
What is this assignment?
In this assignment, you will be crafting an extended definition. An extended definition is a
detailed clarification of a significant thing. Specifically, you will be investigating a thing – an object,
mechanism, process, or concept – of significance and teaching your audience why that thing matters. It will
be your task as the writer to identify the thing, describe the thing, provide background/context for this
thing, and answer the questions: why does it matter, and to whom does it matter?
This assignment requires some complex consideration before you begin drafting. To begin, you will need to
select the thing you’re seeking to define. Some examples might be: anti-lock brakes, mechanical keyboards,
chopsticks, the food pyramid, radiation therapy, the Montessori method, yoga, integrated circuits, Reddit,
sustainable farming, the Strontium-90 radioactive isotope, or Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. Next, you
will need to identify a context for your definition, which will dictate the intended audience. To do this,
consider the following question: where “in the wild” would you see a need for this extended definition?
EXTENDED DEFINITION OUTLINE 1
Quintezha Diggs
Professor Carolyn Bauhaus
ENGL1013 English Composition 1 Section 21P
2 October 2022
Extended Definition Outline: Poverty
Outline for paper
· Introduction
· Topic: poverty
· Thesis Statement: Poverty has been limited for long to mean lack of money necessary to access quality lifestyle, medical attention, education, shelter, and food among other basic needs ignoring other critical factors like marginalization, social and economic exclusion that communicates a detailed message about poverty.
· Body Paragraph 1: Background
· Sources being used:
· Source 3: Britanica.com (provides context on what poverty is all about, how I starts, and the various types of poverty)
· Source 4: Studysmarter.us (provides detailed information on how different definitions of poverty have been developed as mankind has continued to evolve and making the issue of poverty to be understood from different perspectives)
· Source 1: image 1 (shows a clear picture of poverty from a marginalized and social exclusion perspective)
· Source 2: images 2 (depicts poverty from a lack of money perspective)
· Body Paragraph 2: Inventions
· Sources being used:
· Source 5: World Economic Forum.com (the source provides more information of the continuous strategies that have been put in place in the past, current and future plans to eradicate poverty of different forms)
· Source 6: United Nations (shares insights on the poverty journey and applicable measures that can bring poverty to an end)
Source 7: Concern Worldwide US.org (shares 7 applicable solutions or interventions that would curb poverty on a global level)
· Body Paragraph 3: Key Hindrances
· Sources being used:
· Source 5: World Economic Forum.com (shares some challenges that have been faced in the past and current making poverty eradication a complex challenge and how some of these hindrances makes it possible for poverty to last even longer)
· Source 4: Studysmarter.us (shares valid points on why marginalization and social exclusion remains key challenges in eradicating poverty and also causing all other types of poverty apart from lack of money)
· Body Paragraph 4: milestones achieved
· Sources being used:
· Source 8: Worldbank.org (provides a clear comparison of poverty before civilization, after civilization and introduction or advanced technology, and modern-day situation to show great milestones achieved).
· Source 5: Economic Forum.com (provides some evidence to show levels of progress when it comes to poverty eradication as various mitigation strategies are put in place.
· Conclusion
· Poverty has affected the world negatively and more so individual people. All the same it is something that has granted people a chance to learn from their mistakes and implement solutions that would change the situation for the better. With present desire to fight all forms of poverty, it is possible to have a better world in the future.
Sources
https://www.habitatforhumanity.org.uk/blog/2018/09/relative-absolute-poverty/
https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/empty-wallet-hands-elderly-man-poverty-439390204
https://www.britannica.com/topic/poverty
https://www.studysmarter.us/explanations/social-studies/work-poverty-and-welfare/types-of-poverty/
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2016/01/poverty-the-past-present-and-future/
https://www.un.org/en/global-issues/ending-poverty
https://www.concernusa.org/story/solutions-to-poverty/
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/poverty/overview
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Instructor’s Feedback
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General Comment: You have some good information to work with in your draft. You just need to make revisions to improve organization/structure and present the topic in a more clearly organized way. The main issue that needs to be addressed relates to how you are presenting the research and crediting sources with in-text citations. Instead of throwing all the research in at the end, work it in throughout the paper and credit sources with in-text citations throughout the body. This will necessitate that you revise the conclusion to more effectively bring the paper to a close (see comments below). Also, avoid making the topic personal since the definition should be based on research not personal experience/narrative writing. I also noted proofreading/editing needs along with formatting issues relating to your in-text citations, works cited page entries, and the images. Content/Development Feedback: *Since this is a research paper/definition based on research, try to remove yourself from the paper in the first paragraph. You can refer to childhood poverty families with examples based on research instead of personal examples. Making it personal makes the paper too narrative. Also, in the introduction, you do not have to refer to the two images directly. Incorporate them into the paper where they best fit visually so that they make sense without referring to them directly. Also, if you want to use two different images, do not put them side-by-side. Position them in separate places within the paper. *Beginning of 2nd paragraph 2nd sentence reword for clarity/conciseness. Example: This means that they…. *Instead of working in your research into the paper throughout the body, you tried to throw it all in at the end. The research should be discussed/included within the body paragraphs so that the topic is supported throughout by research information. The conclusion needs to be revised so that it is more of a conclusion and the research is presented throughout the paper in a more balanced way to support your main points. *I believe the above issue is why you do not have any in-text citations crediting sources for research until the last paragraph. It seems that you are discussing research to a certain extent, though, so you need to add in-text citations wherever you refer to research information whether summarized, paraphrased, or quoted. Once you revise the conclusion and distribute the research in a more balanced way, hopefully, the in-text citations will also be more effectively incorporated. *Related to the previous point, the final paragraph needs to be broken into two paragraphs to improve organization/structure by having a clear conclusion separate from the research, OR perhaps the research portions will be repositioned into other paragraphs. Either way, the conclusion needs to be more clearly set apart from the research/body. Grammar/Mechanics Feedback: *Add comma for introductory phrase in 1st paragraph 2nd sentence: In most cases, poverty… Also, in same sentence, put commas around "precisely money" because it is an inserted phrase: …possessions, precisely money, because… *Last sentence 2nd paragraph change into to in. *In 1st sentence 3rd paragraph, using both also and another is redundant. Delete one. *Proofread throughout for sentence structure and clarity/conciseness and other minor errors. Formatting Feedback: *In-text citations should be the first part of the way the works cited entry is formatted in the works cited page. In your works cited page, you just listed the URL's/links. These are not MLA formatted citations that include the source information. You need to refer to MLA resources in Canvas to format your citations correctly. It will also help if you look at the sample papers in Canvas to visualize how a works cited page should look and be formatted. *The alt text included for the images should not just be the links to the images. You should describe the image in a sentence in the alt text. *Missing header at right margin with last name and page number. |
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ENGLISH 1013: EXTENDED DEFINITION
What is this assignment?
In this essay, you will be crafting an extended definition. An extended definition is a detailed clarification of a significant thing. Specifically, you will be investigating a thing – an object, mechanism, process, or concept – of significance and teaching your audience why that thing matters. It will be your task as the writer to identify the thing, describe the thing, provide background/context for this thing, and answer the questions: why does it matter, and to whom does it matter?
This assignment requires some complex consideration before you begin drafting. To begin, you will need to select the thing you’re seeking to define. Some examples might be: anti-lock brakes, mechanical keyboards, chopsticks, the food pyramid, radiation therapy, the Montessori method, yoga, integrated circuits, Reddit, sustainable farming, the Strontium-90 radioactive isotope, or Dungeons & Dragons 5th edition. Next, you will need to identify a context for your definition, which will dictate the intended audience. To do this, consider the following question: where “in the wild” would you see a need for this extended definition? For example, if you chose to write about “anti-lock brakes,” you might imagine that your definition will appear in the operator’s manual for a new car. The target audience would likely be a new car owner who is potentially unfamiliar with what an anti-lock braking system is, how it operates, and what it is designed to protect against.
After you have identified the greater context and the intended audience, you will be ready to decide how to craft your extended definition around the requirements below.
This assignment helps you develop the essential skills described in our course learning outcomes 1 -7 (listed on the front page of our syllabus).
In the required 500 words of this paper you should establish the following:· The object, mechanism, process, or concept you are defining · Writing style and document formatting that is compatible with the specific context and intended audience for your extended definition · Engagement with at least three popular (non-academic) sources to support your main points, provide examples, etc. · Integration of one image that helps to illustrate your extended definition, accompanied by descriptive alt text and a caption · Proper MLA 9 citations for all writing/quotes/ideas/images that are not your own |
Tips & ConsiderationsUnsure of what some of these keywords mean? Return to your course readings, notes, or ask your instructor for clarification. There may be several different techniques (examples, partition, process description, analogy, etc.) you could use when crafting your extended definition. Spend some time pre-writing about how each technique would work with your chosen thing. |
FALL 2022 SEMESTER
Extended Definition Final Draft Rubric – Criteria for Success
Dimension |
Exemplary |
Accomplished |
Developing |
Beginning |
Points |
Scope The student's essay: |
(5) effectively identifies, describes, and provides background context for a single object, mechanism, process, or concept. |
(4) coherently identifies, describes, and provides background context for a single object, mechanism, process, or concept. |
(3) identifies a single object, mechanism, process, or concept, but the description and/or background context is/are insufficient. |
(2-0) doesn’t identify a single object, mechanism, process, or concept and the description and background context are insufficient. |
/ 5 |
Extended Definition The student’s essay: |
(10 to >8) crafts a detailed & developed clarification (extended definition) for the single object, mechanism, process, or concept. |
(8 to >6) crafts a clarification (extended definition) for the single object, mechanism, process, or concept. |
(6 to >4) contains a clarification (extended definition) for the single object, mechanism, process, or concept, but it is hard to identify or is unclear. |
(4-0) doesn’t contain a clarification (extended definition) for the single object, mechanism, process, or concept. |
/ 10 |
Source Integration The student’s essay: |
(15 to >12) effectively engages with at least three sources. |
(12 to >9) engages with at least three sources. |
(9 to >6) minimally engages with at least three sources. |
(6-0) doesn’t engage with at least three sources. |
/ 15 |
Image Integration The student’s essay: |
(10 to >8) integrates at least one image, accompanied by concise descriptive alt text and a caption. |
(8 to >6) integrates at least one image, accompanied by descriptive alt text and a caption. |
(6 to >4) integrates at least one image, but alt text or caption is incorrectly written. |
(4-0) does not integrate an image and/or lacks alt text and a caption. |
/ 10 |
Citation The student’s essay: |
(10 to >8) includes correct MLA 9 citation for all sources. |
(8 to >6) includes MLA 9 citation for all sources with a few minor errors. |
(6 to >4) includes MLA 9 citation for all sources with several errors. |
(4-0) lacks necessary MLA 9 citations. |
/ 10 |
Mechanics The student’s writing: |
(10 to >8) contains focused, coherent, and developed sentences appropriate to Composition I. |
(8 to >6) contains focused, coherent, and developed sentences appropriate to Composition I with few errors. |
(6 to >4) contains coherent sentences mostly appropriate to Composition I, but several errors make meaning unclear. |
(4-0) is not yet appropriate to Composition I, as there are many errors that make meaning unclear. |
/ 10 |
Style & Tone The student’s writing style & tone: |
(10 to >8) is appropriate to the context and intended audience. |
(8 to >6) is mostly appropriate to the context and intended audience. |
(6 to >4) is sometimes appropriate to the context and intended audience. |
(4-0) is inappropriate to the context and intended audience. |
/ 10 |
Format The student’s essay: |
(10 to >8) is formatted according to the prompt guidelines, including an engaging title. |
(8 to >6) is mostly formatted according to the prompt guidelines, including an engaging title. |
(6 to >4) is formatted incorrectly in several areas and/or lacks an engaging title. |
(4-0) is formatted incorrectly and lacks an engaging title. |
/ 10 |
Total points: / 80 |
REVISE & EDIT
Polish your Extended Definition Final Draft based on feedback from peers, the Writing Center, and your instructor.
Important note: at absolute minimum, you must submit passing work (score of 18/30 or above) for your Extended Definition “Thing” Choice & Image/Alt Text Practice assignment to be able to submit your Extended Definition Final Draft.
PROCESS
REVIEW
Extended Definition Rough Draft
Prepare a rough draft of your essay.
Peer Review
Have your classmates read & critique your rough draft.
Conference
Talk one-on-one with your instructor about your essay.
Writing Center or Library Workshop
Attend one workshop between Weeks 6-10.
Extended Definition "Thing" Choice & Image/Alt Text Practice
Choose the "thing" you'll be defining & practice writing alt text for images.
Extended Definition Outline
Determine the overall structure of your essay.
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Quintezha Diggs
Professor Carolyn Bauhaus
ENGL1013 English Composition 1 Section 21P
8 October 2022
Extended Definition Assignment: Poverty
Poverty is a complex concept that denotes deficiency of something either below average levels or in extreme cases. In most cases poverty is associated with material possessions precisely money because it is money that is used to buy and sustain wealth. In the world today, people are ranked in terms of social status based on the amount of money they have at their disposal and also are likely to have. For instance, countries are grouped into developed, developing and less developed countries based on economic status of that particular country. This outrightly means that lack of finances makes one poor. This is the real situation on the ground because when I was growing up, I came to learn that children from families that could not afford basic things could be classified as children from poor families. I also learned that such families could miss out on a lot of things that families from average and high economic classes could afford as depicted in these two images
However, apart from financially associated kind of poverty, there are many other ways people can be poor. This is to mean that they might have finances necessary to take care of personal and family bills but still remain poor. For instance, a person can be poor socially due to lack of quality, reliable and trustworthy friends that the person can depend on. A perfect example is a situation where a person is filthy rich but does not have family and friends to enjoy the wealth with. Such a person hence tends to lead a lonely and isolated kind of life resulting into a socially poor person.
Lack of good health is also another way a person can be said to be poor in terms of health. This is because such a person lacks what other healthy people have. As a matter of reality, poverty from a health perspective does not depend on the amount of money one might have because when health poverty strikes, it can affect any person and wipe out available finances and social friends leading to increased levels of poverty.
All in all, poverty hurts the affected parties, and this means that it is the duty of every member of the society to do everything possible to fight poverty. Concern USA and the World Bank in their respective websites claims that human beings play a huge role in the amount of poverty they get subjected to. For instance, leading an unhealthy lifestyle that increases chances of contracting diseases is one way people attract health kind of poverty (StudySmarter). Failing to build a strong bond especially with family and learning to differentiate between good and pretentious friends gradually attracts social poverty. On the general poverty, there are unavoidable circumstances but there are some levels of personal failure that leads to poverty. For instance, engaging in illegal business creates room for loosing even the genuine resources. Failing to make a decision on career path that one is passionate about also reduces chances of exiling economically. Nevertheless, there are collective causes of poverty for instance unequal distribution of resources and selfish behaviors like corruption and fraud. These are things that should be handled professionally to make sure they are resolve.
Works cited
https://www.studysmarter.us/explanations/social-studies/work-poverty-and-welfare/types-of-poverty/
https://www.concernusa.org/story/solutions-to-poverty/
https://www.worldbank.org/en/topic/poverty/overview
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