Choose a topic that you know well or encounter often, such as a sports team you watch regularly, your boyfriend or girlfriend, your school, the weather in your hometown, your favorite singer or musician, or a video game you play often. Now, apply the analysis process to your topic, being sure to start off with a focused observation.

Observe. What do you notice about your subject? Pretend you are encountering your subject for the first time, and be sure to pick a focus for your observation.

Identify patterns. What aspects of your subject are repeated? What is different from what you expected or from similar subjects? What connections can you make?

Draw a conclusion. What conclusion or judgment can you make about your subject?