Write a process analysis paragraph or essay on one of the following topics or on one of your own choice. For help, refer to “Checklist: How to Write Process Analysis.”
COLLEGE
Describe the process of preparing for an exam.
Attend a tutoring session at your college’s writing center. Afterward, describe the process: What specific things did the tutor do to help you? Also, explain what you learned from the process.
WORK
Describe how to make a positive impression at a job interview.
Think of a challenging task you had to accomplish at work. What steps did you go through to complete it?
EVERYDAY LIFE
Describe the process of making something, such as a favorite meal, a set of shelves, or a sweater.
Take part in a community activity, such as a fund-raising event for a charity, a neighborhood cleanup, or food preparation at a homeless shelter. Then, describe the process you went through.