1. + The Division or Classification Essay Catherine Wishart Senior Adjunct Instructor

2. + What Do These Terms Mean? Division – to divide – break one item down into many subparts. Classification – to group – take many items and classify by groups. Your task will be to divide one subject into three separate parts (subparts or subgroups) OR to classify many subjects into three specific groups. It will be impossible to write a paper that both divides and classifies.

3. + Division VS Classification SUB: Subgroups Subdivisions Roles Parts Fraction Component Section PURPOSE: To divide, separate, segregate, split, partition one item into its significant parts. TYPES: Groups Categories Kinds Collections Clusters Styles Varieties Classes PURPOSE: To collect, organize, categorize, catalog diverse items into recognizable groups or types.

4. + In Your Groups Discuss the articles we have read about social networking. What kinds of classifications/divisions come to mind? Make a list of the articles to be used for this assignment.

5. + Effective Introduction Techniques Make certain the audience knows why this essay is worth reading. Create a hook that interests the audience and then provide: Insight into human nature or technology Lesson learned from the articles read End with a thesis statement that previews the main points. Make certain that the divisions or classifications are listed in the thesis.

6. + The Body of a Division Essay Split one item into 3 different pieces: Decide how technology plays different roles Decide how people’s interaction with technology can be broken into sub-groups Decide how social networking can be broken into parts.

7. + The Body of a Classification Essay Group 3 parts into one item: Explain how 3 different types of social networking are similar. Explain how different social networking sites encourage similar cliques. Explain how technology brings similar types of people together.

8. + In Each Body Paragraph… Name what the division OR classification is (should be directly from the thesis). Explain why this fits into the specific division OR classification. Illustrate through DIRECT QUOTES from articles how the explanation can be proven correct. Use transitions, such as “For example,” to introduce each quote. Use at least 1, and preferably 2, direct quotes in each body paragraph. Synthesize – show some correlation between a couple of the articles. Make certain to provide details.

9. + Make Certain That The Body Is… Specific Explicit Descriptive Detailed Thorough

10. + Avoid Lists Avoid saying, “Facebook, MySpace, and Twitter are examples of social networking. “ Explain HOW Facebook reaches millions of people and allows people to stay in contact across the world. NOTE: This is an example that SHOULD NOT APPEAR in any of the essays.

11. + Conclusion Reflect on the hook. Restate the thesis with differing vocabulary. Leave the audience with something to think about.

12. + Works Cited Luzerne County Community College. “Division or Classification Essay PowerPoint.” Web. 23 February 2013.