PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY

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PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY
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OBJECTIVES OF WRITING A PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY

• 1) DIRECTIONAL - when you want to give
  step-by-step instructions or directions
• 2) INFORMATIONAL - when you want to inform

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FOR YOUR MC1, YOU ARE GOING TO WRITE A
DIRECTIONAL PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY
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IN THIS ESSAY

• you will explain how to do, how to make, or how
  to build something
• you should choose your own topic of interest

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The introduction to a process analysis

• is traditional in that it is a paragraph that
  contains a concise thesis sentence, which clearly
  states what process will be discussed.
• An example of a good thesis sentence is the
  following

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Some people may think that mastering the game of
Scrabble is difficult and impossible, but this
process can be achieved in six essential steps.
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• By examining this statement, you will know that
  the essay will be about tips on being skillful in
  playing Scrabble.

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Body paragraphs

• should contain information that systematically
  explains how to accomplish the process.
• Make sure the information is in proper sequence,
  so that the reader can follow the process easily.
  

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Transitional Topic Sentence

• You must provide appropriate topic sentences to
  make the move between the steps clear. An example
  of a topic sentence might be

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The first step to mastering the Scrabble game is
to memorize all of the two-letter words.
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• Then, you will write a paragraph that explains
  why memorizing all of the two-letter words is
  important in mastering the game. Nothing else
  would be in the paragraph but that step.
• Important As you introduce each step, you must
  explain why each step is necessary.

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Transitions

• You will then move to the next step in the next
  paragraph, using a transition word or phrase that
  seems appropriate. For example

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• The next step is
• Once you have finished doing this
• Fourth, the following task should be done
• Finally

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The conclusion

• should "tie up" your essay neatly--it does not
  introduce new material not covered in the body
  paragraphs nor does it repeat information.
• Conclusions differ with writers, according to
  varying writing styles.

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GUIDE QUESTIONS

• Paragraph One Introduction
• Identify your topic.
• Have you selected a process that can be told in
  five or six simple steps?
• Why are you qualified to write a "how to" paper
  on this process?

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GUIDE QUESTIONS

• Paragraph One Introduction
• Give the purpose and significance of the
  instructions, indicating who uses them, when,
  where and why.

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Sample Thesis Sentence

• The culinary art of mud pie making can be
  accomplished in six easy and fun steps.
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Second Paragraph (1st Step)

• Explain how to accomplish the first step
• Explain why this first step is necessary
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Sample Topic Sentence

• First, the location of the "kitchen" and
  preparation of the area is very important.

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Third Paragraph (2nd Step)

• Explain how to accomplish the second step
• Explain why this second step is necessary
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Sample Topic Sentence

• Second, between one and three p.m. is the best
  baking time.

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Fourth Paragraph (and so on)

• Explain clearly what is to be done in each
  individual step and what equipment, materials,
  etc. are used to complete the step.

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• Emphasize the important points of the step and
  include any cautions about mistakes that may
  possibly be made for this step.
• Include any theory underlying this part of the
  process, if applicable.
• Follow these protocols for all of the steps.

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Last Paragraph (Conclusion)?

• Completion of the discussion of the last step
• Summary of the main steps
• Significance of the process
• Discussion of other methods to do this process or
  any feasible shortcuts that could be taken to
  complete the process