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How to describe a process ?. PROCESS: Description of a series of events step by step in l ogical time order. Attention !. Don’t choose a broad topic . Decide whether the reader needs background information about the subject . Avoid giving unnecessary information .
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PROCESS: Description of a series of eventsstep bystep in logicaltime order
Attention! Don’tchoose a broadtopic. Decidewhetherthereaderneeds background informationaboutthesubject. Avoidgivingunnecessaryinformation.
Language /Narration Mostprocesswritingsarewritten in secondperson (you) becauseyouareguidinganotherpersonabout how to do something Use of passive Use of imperatives
Time orderwords + comma (,) To begin withFirst of allFirstSecondly, thirdly, etcThenNextAfter thatFinally
To make more complex sentences about the process; AlternativelyOtherwiseIn additionAt the same timeConcurrently
Why is it importanttouseseveral time orderwords? Tomakeit easierforthereadertofollowtheprocess AND Tomakeyourwritingmoreinterestingandclearer
Infinitive of purpose Avoidanyconfusionsbypresentingsteps in thecorrectorder Pay attentiontodetails
Possiblewritingtopics: How to kick a bad habit How to lose weight without losing your mind How to develop self-confidence How to get along with an instructor without sucking up How to quit smoking How to succeed at a job interview How tomoveintoanewhome