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Process Analysis Essay

Process Analysis Essay. Answers the following questions: How do I do it? How is (or was) it done? Leads to two types of process analysis: Directive Informative. Process Analysis Essay. Directive Process Analysis: Explains how to do something.

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Process Analysis Essay

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  1. Process Analysis Essay • Answers the following questions: • How do I do it? • How is (or was) it done? • Leads to two types of process analysis: • Directive • Informative

  2. Process Analysis Essay • Directive Process Analysis: • Explains how to do something. • Gives the reader step-by-step directions to follow. • Because it is presented directly to the reader, it usually addresses the reader as “you”.

  3. Process Analysis Essay • Directive Process Analysis: • Do not use the second person in your essay! • Use the implied you statement. • “First [you] purchase a pumpkin…then [you]…” • Your textbook is written in this format.

  4. Process Analysis Essay • Informative Process Analysis: • Explains how something is (or was) done. • Done by providing data/support. • This type does not tell the reader what to do. • Therefore, you will seldom use the words you or your.

  5. Process Analysis Essay • Stages of Preparation: 1. Background list materials, equipment, etc. background or context 2. Steps or Sequence process is presented here 3. Order chronological use of proper transitions

  6. Process Analysis Essay • Transitions: • First Second Third Soon Then Now Finally At Last Therefore Consequently

  7. Use the Directive form to complete the following outline: • Steps for Writing an Essay. • Thesis: __________________________ • Preparation: • Brainstorm the steps of the writing process • Decide on the proper sequence • Apply specifics/details to support your steps • Conclusion (?) How do you end your essay? HINT: use the “T-Chart” we have discussed to help organize your ideas.

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