Explanation of a concept: Defining a key term in your subject area

Write a short essay (minimum 400 words) defining and explaining a key concept in your major. In your explanation, you should:

• Quote two different definitions of the term from different sources, and integrate them by commenting on their significance--

highlighting the key ideas involved in the definitions.

● Explain how the concept is applied/operationalized in a specific context and/or how it is related to other concepts.

• Conclude by reflecting/personalizing the concept by explaining its significance to you personally, socially, culturally, locally, or by

explaining how the concept is important as you consider a future profession.