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SEE-I is a method of clarification and understanding. It stands for State, Elaborate, Exemplify, and Illustrate. This method provides a way to better understand and/or clearly communicate a concept or topic. SEE-I also lends itself to a natural descriptive style of writing where important concepts or topics are described in a clear, repetitive manner. This same method is sometimes referred to as the C-I paradigm. SEE-I was originated by Richard Paul and Linda Elder and further refined into the current form by Gerald Nosich.

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Overview

SEE-I has the following four steps:

1. State the concept or idea in a single sentence or two.
  • Clearly and succinctly state the concept.
    • 2. Elaborate on the concept in your own words. Explain it at greater length in a paragraph or two.
  • Clarify the concept in your own words. "In other words,. . ."
    • 3. Exemplify the concept by giving concrete examples (and counter examples) of the concept.
  • Specify the concept by giving specific examples. "For example, . . ."
    • 4. Illustrate the concept with a picture, diagram, metaphor, or analogy.
  • Draw something, find an existing picture, or create a picture-in-words, such as with a metaphor or analogy. "It's like ..."

    • As a process, SEE-I starts with a clear statement of the concept, followed by clarification in the person's own words. Next, the person goes to the specific with examples and counter examples of the concept. Finally, the person ends with a generalization of the concept, typically in the form of a metaphor or analogy. This illustration often represents a mapping to a more common domain of knowledge and helps the reader fully latch onto the concept. As the person works his or her way through the steps, previous steps often require revision. So the process as a whole is iterative, refining, and self-correcting, if explicit revision is employed. SEE-I is also an amenable method for small groups. A handful of individuals can work through the process to better understand the given concept and create a clear description for others.

    Examples

    SEE the concept "learning".

    State Elaborate Exemplify Illustrate

    SEE the concept "cellular metabolism".

    State Elaborate Exemplify Illustration

    SEE the concept "diffusion".

    State Elaborate Exemplify Illustrate

    References

    SEE-I Wikipedia
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