Process Analysis: Writing a Step-by-Step Essay - Prof. Linda M. Ferrara, Study notes of Grammar and Composition

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 When a writer lists the steps involved in how to accomplish something, he is outlining a process Process Analysis Essay Whether the essay provides information or tells someone how to do something, the essay must follow a logical procedure. All items must follow an order, such as what you do first, second, and third. Purpose of a Process Analysis Directive Process analysis: explains how to do something or make something. ( a set of instructions) Informative Process analysis: explains how something is done or how it takes place. (how atoms behve when they split; how lions hunt) How to Write a Process Analysis Paper 
  
  Step one: Choose an interesting and informative topic. There are a wide variety of topics dealing with an invention, a scientific process, a mechanical process, or a natural process. 
  
  Examples: How was the universe formed? How did the American Civil War begin? How was penicillin invented? How is liquor made? How does one fix a carburetor? How can one make an enchilada? Introduction 
 
  1. Lead-in: Introduce the topic in an interesting way. 2. Transition: Make a transition to the thesis statement. 3. Thesis Statement: Present thesis statement (your view of the process).  
   
   
  Body Paragraphs 
  
  Body Paragraph 2 1. Topic Sentence: Present the second step. 2. Supporting Details: Present the details of this step, following the sequence of action. 3. Closing Remarks: Explain the function of this step Body Paragraph 3 1. Topic Sentence: Present the third step. 2. Supporting Details: Present the details of this step, following the sequence of action. 3. Closing Remarks: Explain the function of this step. Body Paragraph 1 1. Topic Sentence: Present the first step. 2. Supporting Details: Present the details of this step, following the sequence of action. 3. Closing Remarks: Explain the function of this step. 
  Conclusion  1. Show the result of the process. 2. Restate the thesis statement. 3. Include interesting, humorous or inspiring closing remarks.