Extended Definition Essay Concepts

The video tutorial explains the concept of extended definition essays, which are used to define complex, vague, or arguable terms in detail. It covers the importance of extended definitions in academic writing, especially when terms vary across fields. The tutorial provides a step-by-step guide on writing such essays, including choosing a topic, structuring the introduction, body, and conclusion, and using rhetorical patterns and credible references.

What is the primary focus of the video?

• Formal definition

• Informal definition

• Extended definition

• Scientific definition

Why is an extended definition important in academic writing?

• It simplifies complex ideas.

• It defines terms in great detail.

• It is used only in scientific papers.

• It provides a brief overview.

How does the definition of 'syntax' differ between linguistics and computer science?

• It refers to sentence structure in linguistics and symbol combination in computer science.

• It refers to word order in both fields.

• It is not used in computer science.

• It is the same in both fields.

What is the first step in writing an extended definition essay?

• Choosing a topic

• Writing the conclusion

• Finding references

• Drafting the body

Why is it important to ask questions about the topic?

• To draw out the need for an extended definition

• To simplify the topic

• To avoid using references

• To make the essay longer

What should the introduction of an extended definition essay start with?

• A thesis statement

• A conclusion

• A reference list

• An attention getter

What is the role of the topic sentence in the body of the essay?

• To introduce the conclusion

• To introduce the key point of the paragraph

• To provide references

• To summarize the essay

What should the conclusion of an extended definition essay include?

• A restatement of the thesis

• A new thesis statement

• An introduction

• A list of references

What is the purpose of the recap section in the video?

• To introduce new concepts

• To summarize the structure of the essay

• To provide additional references

• To discuss unrelated topics