Write an expository essay on a topic that you understand better than most people. Your topic may be academic, but it may also be based on a hobby, interest, or experience. Write an organized paper explaining your topic to someone who does not understand it as well as you. Choose one of the following modes of development: Definition: This mode of development defines a term. You can: define a word or words that are not well known outside of your area of interest (ex: photography terms) redefine a word that you think is commonly misused or should be redefined (ex: redefining the word “selfish”) Process: This mode of development is also known as “how-to.” You can: show someone how to do something that you already know how to do (ex: how to deal with a difficult customer) explain a process that you understand well (ex: how the NFL publish works) Cause and Effect: This mode of development examines a cause-and-effect relationship. You can: examine the causes of an event or phenomenon (ex: why people procrastinate) examine the effects of an event or phenomenon (ex: the effects of working while in school) Compare and Contrast: This mode of development compares and contrasts two things (ex: living in Miami vs. living in New York or online classes vs. traditional classes). Classification: This mode of development breaks a broad topic down into smaller subcategories (ex: different genres of video games or different ways to learn a language)