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The document discusses different types of definitions and how to write them effectively. It explains that definitions clarify new terms and concepts, and help specialists communicate with broader audiences. The document provides guidance on writing sentence definitions and extended definitions, and when to use each type. It also discusses principles for writing clear descriptions of objects, mechanisms, and processes.
Chapter 9 ppt
- 1. Two Uses of Definitions Definitions clarify a description of a new development or a new technology in a technical field. For instance, a zoologist who has discovered a new animal species names and defines it. Definitions help specialists communicate with less knowledgeable readers. A manual explaining how to tune up a car includes definitions of parts and tools. Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 2. Strategies for Defining Terms for Readers from Another Culture Add a glossary: a list of definitions. Use Simplified English and easily recognizable terms in definitions. Pay close attention to key terms. Use visuals to help readers understand a term or concept. Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 3. Types of Definitions parenthetical sentence extended Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 4. Standard Pattern for Sentence Definitions Item = Category + Distinguishing Characteristics Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 5. Guidelines for Writing Effective Sentence Definitions Be specific in stating the category and the distinguishing characteristics. Don't describe a specific item if you are defining a general class of items. Avoid writing circular definitions: definitions that merely repeat the key words or the distinguishing characteristics of the item being defined in the category. Be sure the category contains a noun or a noun phrase rather than a phrase beginning with when , what , or where . Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 6. Techniques Used in Extended Definitions graphics examples partition principle of operation comparison and contrast Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 7. Techniques Used in Extended Definitions (cont.) analogy negation etymology history of the term Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 8. Deciding Where to Place the Definition in the text in a marginal gloss in a hyperlink in footnotes in a glossary in an appendix Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 9. Descriptions Verbal and visual representations of objects mechanisms processes Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 10. Principles for Writing Descriptions Clearly indicate the nature and scope of the description. Introduce the description clearly. Provide appropriate detail. Conclude the description. Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 11. Questions to Answer in Introducing Object or Mechanism Descriptions What is the item? What is the function of the item? What does the item look like? How does the item work? What are the principal parts of the item? Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 12. Questions to Answer in Introducing Process Descriptions What is the process? What is the function of the process? Where and when does the process take place? Who or what performs the process? How does the process work? What are the principal steps of the process? Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 13. Providing Appropriate Detail in Mechanism and Object Descriptions Choose an appropriate organizing principle: functional spatial Use graphics. Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's
- 14. Providing Appropriate Detail in Process Descriptions Structure the step-by-step description chronologically. Explain causal relationships among steps. Use the present tense. Use graphics. Chapter 9. Drafting and Revising Definitions and Descriptions © 2007 by Bedford/St. Martin's