Organization in Process Analysis

For more on chronological order, see “Chronological Order” in Chapter 3.

Because process analysis explains how to do something or how something works, it usually uses chronological (time) order. Start with the first step, and then explain each step in the order that it should occur.

Add transitional words and sentences to your essay to help readers follow each step in the process.

Common Transitions in Process Analysis

after eventually meanwhile soon
as finally next then
at last first now when
before last second while
during later since

PROCESS ANALYSIS AT A GLANCE

Introduction with thesis statement

Includes the process you are describing

First step in process

Details about the first step (how to do it or how it works)

Second step in process

Details about the second step

Third step in process

Details about the third step

Conclusion

Reminds readers of the process and makes an observation related to your main point