Explaining terms or concepts (MLA)
If readers are unfamiliar with a word, a phrase, or an idea important to your topic, you must explain it for them. If your argument depends on a key term with multiple
Harba defines “refined grains” as part of her claim that the typical American diet is getting less healthy over time.
A diet that is low in nutritional value and high in sugars, fats, and refined grains—grains that have been processed to increase shelf life but that sacrifice fiber, iron, and B vitamins—can be damaging over time (United States, Dept. of Agriculture and Dept. of Health and Human Services 36).