Calculus I: Write 120-150 words Definition paragrapghs with at least one example
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project_requirments.docxWriting Project: Writing to Define
This project for this class will involve writing detailed definitions of content-specific vocabulary, including examples. Content-specific vocabulary for this course includes highly specialized terms such as “domain,” “function,” “limit,” and “derivative.” Each group will identify Five such terms from this semester to write 120-150 word definitions using a variety of elaboration strategies
The project will be assessed based on the following criteria:
Correctness (How accurate and reliable is each definition?)
Depth (How thorough, detailed, and fully developed is each definition?)
Language (Is the writing precise and grammatically correct throughout the paper?)
Presentation (Does the paper adhere to MLA formatting guidelines?)
Here are answers to some questions you might have:
Total number of definitions per group: 5
Use MLA formatting (see handout on MLA and two-definition sample)
o One definition per page, with the term in small caps at the top
o Each definition must include at least one example (more if they are small examples, less if the example(s) are more involved/detailed)
o No Works Cited page because all the ideas should be yours. Do not quote or paraphrase from other sources.
Do not copy and paste worked out examples from the internet or retype worked out examples from class. This is an opportunity to show what you know, not what the internet knows.
Examples need to be specific. For example, if you’ve chosen “derivative,” you don’t want to use (𝑥)=𝑥𝑛 as your example. You may use it as part of your definition, where you show the general form of the power rule, but instead you might use (𝑥)=𝑥18 as an example.
TurnItIn checks your paper against all its resources, including previously submitted papers and internet sites. Did you get a high similarity index?
o Is it because you were defining, let’s say, a theorem? Some phrasing in math will be flagged, but it is just because you’re using appropriate terminology. This you don’t have to worry about.
o Is it because you were stuck on how to explain something and used someone’s else’s wording because theirs seemed really clear? This you DO need to worry about. This is plagiarism, intentional or not .
Use elaboration strategies thoughtfully. Sometimes an analogy works well, and sometimes it’s better to describe the steps of the procedure. Don’t force a strategy if it doesn’t help explain the concept.
You are not writing a textbook or submitting a Wikipedia entry. While the definition needs to be correct and precise, the elaboration should be more informal as if you were explaining the concept to a classmate.
Your definition must include what your term ACTUALLY means, as well as an ELABORATED explanation.
