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The extended definitions for Vaccine and Eclipse are presented on Wikipedia.

Wikipedia is a
source that a lot of the general public use to find out more information about a specific
thing. Since anyone viewing these definitions are not reading for the same purpose, these
definitions include a lot of information about the different topics related to eclipses and
vaccinations. For Absolute Zero, the extended definition was found within a textbook. This
definition is much shorter and condensed in comparison to Vaccination and Eclipse.
However across all definitions, it is evident that the writing style is formal. The information
is presented in the third person and does not include any slang. It is all strictly facts as well.
It does not include anyone’s personal opinion on the subject.

The evidence given in the sample definitions from Wikipedia is not as reliable as the sample
definition for Absolute Zero. This is because Wikipedia allows edits to be made by anyone.
Although there is a community that will look into any changes to make sure information is
accurate, relying solely on Wikipedia is not often advised. Links were also provided in
citations. Wikipedia cited the sources in a number style. However, for the Absolute Zero
definition, there are no citations. It is found in a published textbook written by credible
authors so this definition is more reliable.

As for organization and design, the use of bolded words is common. This allows readers to
easily spot where a keyword is located. For Absolute Zero, words were bolded like
“Theoretical Limitations” and “Near Absolute Zero” to indicate that in these paragraphs, the
definition becomes more detailed about a certain topic associated with Absolute Zero. The
author also formatted the definition using columns. This allowed all the information to fit on
one page and personally, it feels less overwhelming and easier to read. For Vaccine and
Eclipse, a table of contents is utilized, which is helpful since both of these extended
definitions included a larger amount of information. These three definitions also include
images, which allows readers to visualize what their concept looks like, how it works, etc.

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