Definition Essay

When you are writing a definition essay, you take a term or an idea and write about what it is. Often, definitions are combined with classification or other forms of organization in the essay. You need to give a careful definition of the key term before going on to discuss different types or examples.

Example question: Write an essay defining energy resources and discuss the different types.
Introduction: Define the key term energy resources.
Supporting paragraphs: 1. Define one type of energy resources: renewable resources.

2. Define another type of energy resources: non-renewable resources.
Summary paragraph: Summarize energy resources.

Example question:	Write an essay defining energy resources and discuss the different types.
Introduction:	Define the key term energy resources.
Supporting paragraphs:	1. Define one type of energy resources: renewable resources.
Supporting paragraphs:	2. Define another type of energy resources: non-renewable resources.
Summary paragraph:	Summarize energy resources.