• 1) To give directions to people who want or need to perform the process.(giving instructions)
• 2) To give information to those who want to understand the process but may not actually perform it. (giving instructions)
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What is Process Analysis?
• A process analysis(PA) is a step-by-step explanation of how to do something , or how something works/ is done or made, or how something happened.
• 3) To explain how something happened. (giving the history)
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What are the major types of Process Analysis?
• 1) Directive process analysis which is aimed at how to do or make something.
➣ Arrange the steps in logical order. ➣ Make sure not to leave out any critical
steps.
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How to write a good process paper?
➣ Use transitional words or phrases such as first, second, meanwhile, after this, next, then, when you frs to follow the process.
Major types of Process Analysis
• Directional (Instructional) process analysis (指令性过 程分析) gives step-by-step instructions to help readers carry out a process – how to run a computer program, how to write an outline, for example.
• Informational process analysis (信息性过程分析) explains a process to help readers understand how something happens or how something operates – how ants are reproduced (繁殖), how I became a videoholic (录像迷), for instance.
• 2) Informative process analysis which is aimed at explaining how something is done/works or how something took place/happened.
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现代大学英语中级写作(上)_Unit 2
Contents
Task 1
Process analysis expository essay writing
Task 2
Process analysis expository essay Reading activity
Content
What is Process Analysis? What is Process Analysis used for? • What are the major types of Process Analysis? • How to write a good process paper? • How to organize a process paper?
➣ Conclude the analysis by briefly reviewing the major steps in the process, or by reinforcing the thesis, or by summarizing the results of the process or by explaining its significance, but a short process paper may not need a formal conclusion.
• PA is a technique that explains the steps or sequences involved in how to do something, how something works.
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What is Process Analysis used for?
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How to write a good process paper?
➣ Clearly state your purpose and if necessary, provide necessary background information in the introduction of your paper.