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Exemplification
Typically, exemplification papers use several examples to support the generalization. However, successful papers have been written using one well-developed example. Other papers will use one fully developed example combined with several shorter examples. What works best is determined by the author’s topic, purpose, and audience.
Organizing Examples
Usually, a writer’s purpose will be best achieved through a careful arrangement of the examples. Sometimes a chronological order is most effective. At other times, examples are arranged spatially – from west to east, near to far, or large to small. Some writer’s like to begin with their strongest example, while others prefer to end with their best example. Carefully choose the organization which best supports your purpose or attracts your audience’s attention.
Whatever method you choose, be sure to have some reason for the order of your material. To help show the logic behind your organization, use transitions that will indicate not only that you are moving to a new example but will also indicate the logic. Phrases such as “more recently,” “a clearer example,” or “closer to home” help to guide the reader better than simply repeating “another example” at the beginning of each paragraph. In most papers, the logic behind your paper should be more complex than simple addition.
The Writing Assignment
Support or explain a generalization using concrete examples from your own direct experience and observation. As in all writing, your examples should include specific details that appeal to the reader’s senses. This will help the reader to understand and will make your essay livelier to read.
Essays should include a well-conceived introduction, a well-developed body, and a satisfying conclusion. Your generalization will serve as your thesis statement, or as an opening statement.
Papers should be approximately two pages in length.
You may create your own generalization, but be sure it is adequate for the needs of this class. Below are some generalizations you might use to give yourself ideas or to compare with your own topic idea.
1. People conform to the conventions of the group.
2. Teenagers are the worst conformists of all.
3. Discontent is the first step towards progress.
4. Commercials are the best form of entertainment on television.
5. One can tell a great deal about people by the way they dress.
6. Not all problems can be solved – we just have to live with them.
7. Some modern “conveniences” have turned out to be very inconvenient.
8. Sometimes simplicity is best (clothing, cars, weddings, laws, movies, etc.).
Racism (or sexism, ageism, etc.) is still very much present today.
The best things in life are free.
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