EXERCISE 14.4

4. Write a 500- to 1,000-word extended definition of one of the following terms or of a term used in your field of study. In a brief note at the start, indicate the audience and purpose for your definition. If you do secondary research, cite your sources clearly and accurately (see Appendix, Part A, for documentation systems). Check that any graphics you use are appropriate for your audience and purpose.

  1. flextime

  2. binding arbitration

  3. robotics

  4. an academic major (don’t focus on any particular major; instead, define what a major is)

  5. bioengineering