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