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FOUN 1105 Plenary 12 Semester 2 2014-2015 Myelearning Version PDF
FOUN 1105 Plenary 12 Semester 2 2014-2015 Myelearning Version PDF
Objectives
At the end of this session, students will be able to:
Identify extended definition as a combination of expository
strategies in formal essay-writing
State the main characteristics of extended definition
Assess extended definition topics to determine the most
suitable expository tools for use
Draft a thesis statement that reflects extended definition
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Objectives continued
Utilize various expository strategies in developing the
extended definition essay
Discuss the merit of given body paragraphs that reflect
various expository tools
Assess a complete formal extended definition essay
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Analysis by division
Classification
Cause and effect
Comparison and contrast
Process analysis
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Starting off:
Arriving at a definition!
Two questions must be answered:
1. What exactly is this thing?
2. What makes this thing what it is and not something
else?
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3 components of a definition
1. The term to be
defined
3.
A differentiating
detail
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Example 1:
What is Rastafarianism?
1. Rastafarianism
2. A religious
movement
3. The belief of
Haile Selassie,
The black messiah.
Originated in
Jamaica
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Rastafarianism
Oxford Fable Dictionary:
A religious movement of Jamaican origin holding that
blacks are the chosen people. Rastafarians believe that
the Emperor Haile Selassie of Ethiopia was the Messiah,
and that black people will eventually return to their African
homeland. They have distinctive codes of behaviour and
dress, including wearing dreadlocks.
Origin:
Root from Ras Tafari, the name by which Haile Selassie
was known.
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Example 2:
What is a bikini?
1. A bikini
2. Ladies swimwear
3. Two-piece
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A bikini
Oxford Dictionary:
Brief two-piece bathing-suit worn by women.
Origin:
from Bikini, a type of Pacific atoll in the South China
Seas that appears in pairs.
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Activity :
What is ice-cream?
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2.
3.
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Ice-cream
Oxford Dictionary:
A sweet, creamy, frozen dessert.
Origin:
An ice-cream-like food was first eaten in China in 97AD.
King Tang of Shang, had 94 ice men who helped to make
a dish of buffalo milk, flour and camphor.
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Important!!!
A definition does not replace a thesis statement in an
extended definition essay.
It may be part of the thesis statement.
If the definition does not form part of the thesis
statement, then it is placed somewhere before the thesis
statement. It is therefore one of the sentences of the
Introduction.
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Think about it
Is there anything in the term to be described?
Is there a need to provide any kind of historical background
information?
Would it be helpful for the reader to know about any cause/result
which will help to define the term?
Would comparing/contrasting the term with another help explain its
meaning?
How useful will examples be in defining the term?
Would examining the class to which the term belongs be helpful in
defining it?
Is it found in a particular place/particular conditions?
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Mixed-Method Approach
The method/tools employed must aid the writer in giving a
comprehensive explanation of the of the term to be defined so that
there is no ambiguity for the reader.
The thesis statement must reflect the methods being employed in
explaining the given term/concept.
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An Example
Topic: What is meant by adolescence?
Thesis statement:
Adolescence is a stage of life that is characterized by puberty,
generates various behaviours and is substantially different from
childhood.
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Topic sentences:
A major characteristic of
adolescence is puberty.
Behaviours
Differentiation from
childhood
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Pre-adulthood may be
compared to childhood in a
variety of ways.
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Examination Cue
The cue for an extended definition essay in the
examination is:
Explain what is meant by
Or
What is meant by?
Or
Define
Or
What is understood by the term?
Et cetera
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Thesis statement:
Leisure comprises active and passive activities, may be contrasted
with work and results in feelings of satisfaction and well-being.
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Analysis of example
The given topic creates a contextual base for
understanding the term. Locate the actual task to be
done.
The working definition has the three components of
a definition the term to be defined, the class to
which it belongs, and some differentiating detail.
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The introduction
Adults work hard in order to achieve certain goals, be
they a better standard of living for their families, a sense
of self-actualization or simply a fulfillment of societys
expectations. Children, too, work hard in order to be
successful at school and in their various pursuits
sports, art, et cetera. But the adage, all work and no
play makes Jack a dull boy comes to mind. A healthy
lifestyle offers the need for a balance between hard work
and leisure. Leisure refers to free time that may be used
for pleasurable pursuits. Leisure comprises active
and passive activities, may be contrasted
with work and results in feelings of
satisfaction and FOUN
well-being.
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The conclusion
Leisure is elusive to some but attainable to many.
Regardless of the degree of work or study in ones life,
leisure offers a break from ones daily routine. Consisting
of both active and passive activities, leisure allows an
individual to have multiple choices. When contrasted
against the rigours of work, leisure is seen as a
necessary oasis in one's life. Finally, the potential
satisfaction and increased well-being that emerge out of
leisure pursuits underscore its role for everyone.
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Questions?
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Be Aware!
1. Where can you find the criteria for mark allocation?
2. What three aspects of writing are given marks in the
final examination?
3. Which area has the heaviest weighting of marks?
Why do you think this is?
4. What really wound the examiners up in the last exam?
5. What were the most common error symbols on your
coursework scripts? (SVA, pp, sp, D, P, SC, CS, art.)
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1. Language
COFHER: the six elements of academic
writing
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Complexity
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Objectivity
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Formality
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Hedging
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Explicitness
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Responsibility
Acknowledge and be accurate.
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2. Organization:
It makes the reader feel secure!
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Essay Structure!
An introduction opens the essay and orients the reader
to the topic of discussion. It ends in a solid thesis
statement that guides the entire essay.
Each body paragraph follows, beginning with the main
idea of the paragraph expressed as an opening topic
sentence. Supporting details in sentence form add to the
discussion. These may include explanations, examples,
illustrations, etc.
The final paragraph, the conclusion, rounds off the entire
essay and reiterates the controlling idea. No new points
are introduced.
Linking or transition words help to make paragraphs
coherent.
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3. Content
Content is the cargo that is transported in your vehicle of
academic language.
How safely and effortlessly you transport this cargo is
your organization.
Whereas the academic language and the organizational
structure in FOUN 1105 remain the same, the content
changes each semester.
This semester, the content area being examined is:
Applications of Modern Technology to Science
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Todays Recap!
Specific Expository Strategies Part 3
Course Wrap-Up
Final Examination Preparation
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Self-Assessment (Grammar):
Complete Proof reading Exercise #5
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Next Week:
One plenary lecture:
Make-Up final lecture by Mr. Tyrone Ali on
Monday 13th April, 12 2pm, LRC Auditorium
Tutorial:
Writing body paragraphs (with topic sentences) for
expository essay topics using Extended Definition
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