Process Analysis and Classification
Process Analysis and Classification
PROCESS ANALYSIS
Take notes on the video here As well as the following slides:
Examples:
Registration steps on a website Steps on how to bake a cake Explanation on how a bill becomes a law List that explains how to apply for a job
INFORMATIVE
Shows readers how something occurs or is completed Written in 3rd person point of view (he, she, it, they) Doesnt require the reader to perform steps For a sample essay, see the folder on the Rhetorical Modes wall in C3.
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Describe the special tools, terms, and tasks needed to complete the process
Provide warnings, where appropriate, about any consequences of skipping, reversing, or overlooking certain steps Supply illustrations and personal anecdotes to help clarify aspects of the process
DIVISION looks at how one big subject is broken into smaller parts.
It identifies the parts of something in relation to the whole. Individual parts might be members of more than one subsystem. However, the function of the part is examined as it relates to each subsystem.
For instance: the human body can be divided into circulatory, respiratory, and excretory. The blood is an element of each of these systems, but its function is described differently depending on the subsystem being discussed.
Determine your purpose: why are you organizing this group of items? Consider your audience: it is very important to determine how much your audience already knows about your subject, and how much you will need to explain to them
Introduction
Present a clear thesis that informs the reader of your purpose or intention, and the principle of classification
Use transition words to help the reader follow your analysis Conclusion Restate the thesis and reach a conclusion about the group and subgroups. Conclusions for classification essays offer an opportunity for creativity, including humor or a recommendation
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