This document discusses how to identify definitions and examples in text. Definitions are used to help readers understand terms and concepts by defining their meaning. The term being defined will appear in italics, bold, or quotation marks. Examples then help clarify the defined term and will be marked with words like "for example" or punctuation like commas. Together, definitions and examples explain terms and concepts found in texts.

1. Definition and ExampleIdentifying definitions of terms and examples which explain the terms

2. DefinitionsUsed to help readers understand the terms and conceptsDefines the meaning of the terms as it is to be used in the text…an Engineering Case is:an account of an engineering activity, event or problem containing some of the background and complexities encountered by an engineer.

3. Markers Showing the TermThe term or concept that is being defined appears in italics, bold or in quotation marks.Emblems,gestures or body motions that mean the same as words or phrases, ... Phobias – fears that are out of proportion to the actual dangers in given situations – …One common method of solving problems is "hill-climbing."

4. Markers of Terms and their DefinitionWords or PhrasesX is Y…; define, definitionthat is, this means; (is / are) called; refers to; orPunctuation Marks:comma , (or commas) dash - (or dashes)colon :parenthesis ( )brackets [ ]

5. Examples andtheirMarkersExamples help to clarify the term or conceptWords of Phrasesfor example; e.g., for instance; such as; to illustrate; as an illustration; to be specific; specifically; one; like Punctuation Marks:comma , (or commas) dash - (or dashes)colon : parenthesis ( ) brackets [ ]

6. Examples of Examples…For example, some people have a phobia about elevators. Another instance is a fear of medical needles. Humans have used nanoparticles for many centuries with excellent effect –in glazes in Ming ceramics, in Etruscan eyeliner, and in stained glass windows, for example, …

7. Tips:Underline / highlight the term, its definition and example(s)Environment refers to the influence of the world around us, likefamily, school, and friends. Top-down fabrication defines nanoscale regions of a larger area by etching or machining, such aslithographic definition and subsequent processing of micro-electromechanical (MEM) systems.

8. Tips:Make a list of key terms and concepts, their definition and add examples