1. What are some common definitions that exist for my concept? (For example, how do philosophers, lawyers, scientists, historians, other experts, etc. view my concept? How does someone who is part of my community view this concept vs an outsider?)
2. Has the definition of my concept evolved over time? What was the “original” definition? What happened to cause the definition to change or evolve?
3. What is my personal understanding of my concept? What personal experience led me to develop my own unique understanding?
4. Why/How is my unique and personal definition of the concept useful for others in my community and beyond? Who, specifically, really needs to hear and understand my unique and personal definition?
5. What special strategies might I use to fully explain my concept to others (specific example, analogy, description, compare/contrast to similar concepts, classification (is this an emotion, a mindset, a philosophy, etc)?