Division and Classification is the act or process of putting a subject into groups based on a specific idea, often relating to their differences or similarities. The ability to break a subject down into clear groups is valuable academic skill. These divisions can be based on objective facts, or they can be more subjective.
Here is the process of dividing and classifying
- Choose a subject:
- college classes, politicians, bosses, contagious diseases, etc
- Choose a basis on which you can divide the subject into groups:
- All bosses can be divided into categories based on how approachable they are.
- Use the basis to break down the subject into categories.:
- "Nice guy" bosses, "Jerk" bosses, and "Jekyll and Hyde" bosses.
- Clearly define and exemplify each category so the reader can fully understand them:
- The "Jekyll and Hyde" boss is the most difficult employer to work for because of his or her unpredictibility. Unlike the "jerk" boss, whose consistent unpleasantness gives the worker the ability to adapt and/or avoid, the "Jekyll and Hyde" boss has an erratic temperament, making it difficult for employees to judge how to behave. For instance, in the morning, this type of boss may bring in coffee for the office, by lunch, he has publically ridiculed several office workers for seemingly minor mistakes, and by the end of the day, he has acquired a pleasant demeanor once again.