Ch.3 Q.3

The concept I found interesting in this week’s reading is learning how to evaluate the different type of definitions. According to Think, evaluating definitions are clearly defining key terms as an essential component of clear communication and critical thinking, and there are five criteria to evaluating good definitions. Number one is described as a good definition is neither too broad nor too narrow. A good definition will never be too broad or too narrow and will be specific. Number two is that a good definition should state the essential attributes of the term being defined. A good definition will be clear in stating the characteristics of something such as, the community college definition the book explains. Number three is a good definition is not circular. A definition will give information about the meaning of the term. Number four is a good definition avoids obscure and figurative languages. Good definitions should be clearly stated. Number 5 is a good definition avoids emotive language. Lastly, good definitions will not substitute definitions with slang terms such as the “man-hater” definition the book explained. These are the 5 rules to recognizing what a good definition is and this is an effective way to clear communication.