After reading the handout, the peer essay, and at least two student essays on the web, please write tell us what you think are the most important attributes of the process analysis essay? Be as specific as possible, please. This is a ten point discussion question, so your response should be no less than one paragraph in length.
I look forward to your keen insights.
Jan
Responses by previous students:
 | "I believe the first item is understanding the audience. This will determine the language and level of description needed. The next thing is to use simple, yet descriptive, sentences. Finally, let someone that is not familiar with the subject read your essay. This will let you know if there are any areas that are confusing and/or need more detail." "Juleann Hunt" "juleannh@aol.com" "7/14/2002" |
| "I think it's important to be very specific, don't assume your audience will know what your talking about, you must tell them with explicit detail. Use descriptive words, to ""draw a picture in their heads.""" "Candice Hughes" "candicehughes327@hotmail.com" "7/14/2002" |
| "An explicit thesis statement is very important so that it is clear what you will be describing. It is also important to think about who your audience is and not assume anything. Be very descriptive and don't leave any steps out. Feedback is also very important because someone who hasn't done the process will be able to tell you if it is missing something or is confusing." "Stacy Wilhelm" "stacyw@spokesman.com" "10/7/2002" |
| "You need to give instructions in a process analysis and to do that you need to have in depth knowledge of your subject. Then you need to deliver that knowledge in a way everyone can understand." "Josh Bloom" "machina_infernalis@yahoo.com" "10/9/2002" |
| "Important aspects are to provide clear steps in your how to essay. Make sure you have a clear thesis statement.Know your procedure down to the detail. The closing paragraph should bring the process together. " "Pasha Ghorashy" "pashaghorashy@hotmail.com" |
| "10/10/2002" "I think the most important, is to be very precise, and very detailed on what you are saying. You cannot miss even one little detail. Take your audience into consideration by being clear, creative and objective." "Katie Robinson" "exstyx3@attbi.com" "10/13/2002" |