How to Write a Definition in 3 Steps

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The document provides instructions for writing a definition in 3 parts: [1] The term being defined, [2] The group or concept the term belongs to, and [3] The distinguishing characteristics of the term. An example definition is given for the term "water" as a liquid made up of hydrogen and oxygen molecules. Readers are encouraged to follow this three-step process to write their own definitions.

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How to Write a Definition Elizabeth Therese Gaughan * English Language Assistant * IES La Arboleda A Short Guide

What is a definition? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Where do we find definitions? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Water ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Practice Together ,[object Object],[object Object]

Practice Individually Three-step process and water example taken from The OWL at Purdue, http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/622/01/ .

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How to Write a Definition in 3 Steps

1. How to Write a Definition Elizabeth Therese Gaughan * English Language Assistant * IES La Arboleda A Short Guide

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7. Practice Individually Three-step process and water example taken from The OWL at Purdue, http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/622/01/ .