A definition essay asks the writer to concentrate on the clarification of the meaning of the concept or word. This does not mean the writer should provide a dictionary definition.

In fact, avoid using any dictionary references or Wikipedia. Essays found to have standard definitions will see a deduction in the research portion of the rubric. The purpose of this essay is to seek the writer's definition of the term or concept without using first person in the thesis statement or body of the paper. The reader knows the sentiments are coming from you, the writer.

Once again, this paper must be written in third person, which avoids the use of first person pronouns:

THE CHOSEN WORD IS HOPE!

Clearly indicate to your audience your chosen word to define. Present a clear and concise definition in your own words what the term means to you. Use two to three strong identifiers. An example of an effective thesis statement could be: Bravery is fearlessness, courage to know one's mind, and, in the face of opposition, holding one's ground. Please see the attachment below for a detailed explanation of this sample example using Bravery.

You must write a descriptive essay in which you define a word of your choice from the list of 22 words below. You need to use at least two resources to prove your claims but no more than four outside sources. You will write Assignment #1 for a general audience that would include your classmates.

WRITE AN ESSAY ABOUT THE WORD 'HOPE', ESSAY MUST HAVE AN INTRODUCTION WITH YOUR THESIS STATEMENT AND A CONCLUSION. Essay should be in MLA format. Your essay should be minimum 700 words.