Write an essay about a concept that is interesting. Explain the concept to the audience, considering carefully what they already know about it and how this essay could add to what they already know. Concept explanations inform a reader about processes, phenomena, theories, principles, or ideas.
Here are the basic features of a concept essay:
o A focused concept. When the writer focuses on a particular aspect of a larger concept, the topic is neither too broad nor too narrow.
o The topic appeals to the reader with new and interesting information. The reader can be both informed and engaged by lively writing and vivid detail.
o A logical plan. The writer clearly cues the reader by strategies such as a forecasting statement, transitions, and/or summaries.
o Clear definitions. Key terms associated with the concept are defined.
o Careful use of sources. Although the writer may use her/his own experience and observation, expert sources will lend authority to the essay. Sources must be used and documented in an appropriate standard format.
Here is what they will be looking for when assessing the concept essay:
o Purpose and audience: Does the writing meet the assignment requirements and engage the audience?
o Idea development: Is the topic appropriate, neither too broad nor too narrow?
o Does the topic appeal to the reader with new and interesting information? Is there sufficient information so readers’ questions are answered? Is the concept clearly and fully defined? Are any other key terms defined?
o Organization: Does the title capture the central focus? Does the introduction capture attention, convey the topic and include a thesis? Is forecasting, if used, effective and clear? Do transitions and the overall organizational pattern provide a smooth flow? Does the conclusion provide a sense of closure and make the topic relevant to the reader (Is it more than just a summary)?
o Style: Are the sentence and word choices appropriate to a college essay? Are words vivid, exact and correct? Does the sentence structure add impact? Are sentences complete, smooth, clear, correct and efficient?
o Conventions: Are there few, if any, mistakes in following the conventions of Standard Written English?
o Citing Sources: Do the sources used provide reliable and adequate information? Is source material properly cited and documented in a standard format?
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This essay will be written in the THIRD PERSON. “I/We and You” will not be used.
The expository essay is thesis-driven. The thesis in this case is based on definition, data, and example. It answers the question, “What is _________ (the topic). Let’s say that you choose capital punishment as your topic. Your thesis could be a definition that answers that question. A good thesis statement might be something like, “Capital Punishment is “
Essay Structure
Introduction:
Remember, your introduction is the most important part of your paper. This is where you grab your reader’s attention and, hopefully, keep it. Remember, there are several ways to introduce your paper. Please make sure that you review the handout about introductions.
Body Paragraphs:
Remember that your body paragraphs are supposed to support your thesis. So, what can you use to help support your understanding of this concept?
What are the terms that you need to define?
What can you describe to help support the explanation of the concept? Remember, you can describe people, places, things, and emotions.
What can you compare and contrast to your understanding of the concept? Is there something that you can use that your readers may be more familiar with in order to help them understand your concept better?
Can you show a cause/effect relationship? How something happened? How something will happen?
Can you discuss how things were, are, or should be?
Can you divide and classify your concept into types? If so, how? If so, why?
Depending on how much information you have for each of these, they could make up the body paragraphs of your paper.
Conclusion
Remember, the conclusion is the last thing people see. What is it that you want them to take away from your paper? What is the most important thing they need to know? The only rules you need to remember are that you should not use any trite phrases, such as in conclusion, finally, now at the end. Also, never include any new information. If it’s important enough to write in the conclusion, it is important enough to write in the paper. Also, a good tip is to possibly revisit your introduction and thesis.
Possible Concepts:
o Trust
o Kindness
o Honor
o Self-Assurance
o Humility
o Dedication
o Peace of Mind
o Privacy
o Maturity
o Optimism
o Liberal
o Conservative
o Politcal Correctness
o Leadership
o Sophistication
o Heroism
o Pride
o Beauty
o Virtue
o Responsibility
o Love
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