Write an MLA-formatted five-paragraph essay (500 words minim…
Write an MLA-formatted five-paragraph essay (500 words minimum) defining or explaining a word, phrase, idea, or other similar topic, such as “hipster,” “redneck,” or “friendship” that can have different meanings. Terms like “cookie,” “byte,” “modem” (computer terms) or “Democrat” and “Republican” may have variable definitions, as do phrases such as “good manners,” “good coach,” “mercy killing,” or “progressive legislation.” Those are just a few examples. The purpose of a definition essay can be among the following: Clarify an abstract term (“hero,” “success,” “friendship,” “loyalty,” etc.) Interpret a term that is vague, controversial, misused, or misunderstood (“feminist,” “meme,” “eco-terrorist,” “multiculturalism,” etc.) Explain a new or unusual term or phrase found in popular culture, slang, or dialect, or within a particular geographic area, age set, or cultural group (“hip-hop,” “Twittersphere,” “flashmob,” “helicopter parent,” “boomerang kids,” “lagniappe,” etc.) Make understandable the language or technical terms of a particular field of study, a profession, or industry (“deconstruction,” “identity spoofing,” “retinitis pigmentosa,” “subprime mortgage,” etc.) Offer information about a term or an idea to a particular interested audience (antique collectors learning about “Depression glass,” movie buffs understanding “film noir,” home decorators exploring “Feng Shui,” etc.) Inform and entertain by presenting the colorful history, uses, effects, or examples of a word, expression, concept, group, or group activity (“comfort good,” “Zydeco music,” “urban legends,” “Kwanzaa,” “power yoga,” etc.) The essay may use one or more of the followings techniques: Describe the parts or distinguishing characteristics (With some topics, it may also be useful to describe the genus, class, or species to which the subject belongs.) Offer examples. Compare or contrast with similar terms. Explain an operation or process step-by-step. State and explain familiar synonyms. Define by negation (tell what the term does NOT mean). Present the history or trace development or changes from the original meaning of the term or phrase, such as the word “rhetoric.” Discuss causes and effects. Identify times/places of use or appearance. Associate it with recognizable people, places, or ideas. Honorlock Room Scan & Testing Guide Follow these steps exactly. Noncompliance may void your session. Room Scan- Rotate your webcam 360° to show your desk, walls, floor, and ceiling.- Show that your workspace is completely clear of papers, notes, and devices.- As provided in the syllabus*, place a large mirror behind and slightly to the side so your screen and surroundings are visible(Mirrors may be checked out from the CACC Library.) Lighting & Connection- Work in a bright, well-lit area with a strong Wi-Fi signal.- If the video feed is lost or not recorded, you must schedule a new session and rewrite the essay. Personal Conduct- No hats, hoods, or headphones.- No talking and no one else in the room.- Turn off all phones and devices, then hold your phone to the camera (screen forward) to show it’s off.- Keep your camera and microphone on throughout the session. Final Check- Keep your face and hands visible.- Ensure your testing area is empty.- Begin only when your setup meets all requirements. * An instructor may, at his or her discretion, require a student to use a mirror when testing or completing another assignment in Honorlock. If an instructor does deem this necessary, then a large mirror must be placed behind and to the side of the student so the student’s computer screen and surrounding area are visible while testing, quizzing, or completing another assignment, such as a writing assignment, in HonorLock. Prior to starting a test, quiz, or other assignment, the student should use their computer camera to verify that the mirror is strategically placed so the computer screen, keyboard, and surrounding area are visible. Failure to use a mirror to visualize the computer screen, keyboard, and surrounding area, such as the areas in front of and to the side of the computer could result in a ‘0’ for the test, quiz, or assignment grade.