Short essay

Definition, This assignment is based loosely off description and create a definitional essay.500-1,000 words

Students will begin the essay with a commonly-held definition. This may be a pop culture idea, concept common to a specific, large population, or simply a dictionary definition.
Through the use of examples, data, and a variety of sources (recommended 2-4) students are to expand upon this definition to either illuminate a new meaning or alter the perception of the one given.
This essay must arrive at an expository thesis, either implied or overtly stated. Simply discussing the definition is not enough. Have a purpose for the writing.