PROCESS WRITING

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PROCESS WRITING

• EAP 1640
• Advanced ESL Composition

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Process Analysis

• Divide the topic into the necessary steps
• Describe each step in sufficient detail
• Separate the steps so they are easy to follow.
• Also, anticipate trouble spots

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Other Kinds of Process Analysis

• Scientific Processes
• Lab reports
• Historical
• Analysis of historical events.
• Major stages of involvement.

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Audience and Purpose

• Audience is crucial.
• You must know how familiar your audience is
  with the subject
• Purpose is to inform, but must make approach
  interesting.
• Sometimes your purpose may be to persuade.

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Sequence

• Chronology is key.
• Underlying is cause and effect, especially in
  historical analysis.

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Modes and Transitions

• Other modes
• Description
• Narration
• Definition
• Examples

• Transitions
• Logically placed that lead the reader from
  one stage to the next.
• Examples
• First, next, and others to indicate chronology.

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Pointers for Using Process

• What kind of process are you presenting?
• What steps are involved?
• What is the sequence?
• How familiar is your reader with your subject?
• Is setting or context important?
• What is the point you want to make about the
  process?

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Drafting the Paper

• Know your reader
• Know your purpose
• Define your terms
• Present the terms in their correct sequence
• Use details and examples
• Check your transitions
• Make a point.