Writing a Process Analysis
English 100
Ms. Floyd
Spring 2007
Choose a process that you know well; and in a well-written, well-developed essay, discuss this process in detail. Choose your topic carefully. After reading your essay, your reader should not ask, “So what?” The reader should feel as though he or she has gained useful knowledge from reading your writing.
The final draft of the essay should be at least two typed double-spaced pages (Courier New, 12-point font) and should be in the format shown in The Little, Brown Handbook (LBH), pp. 687-688. In a folder with a pocket, turn in all prewriting (on bottom), rough drafts, final draft, and writer’s memo (on top). Papers should be secured with one paper clip.
Writing about your writing helps you to improve your writing; therefore, the writer's memo is an essential part of this assignment. In your writer's memo (at least one page of double-spaced text), write your essay's thesis statement. Discuss the strengths of the essay, the weaknesses. Discuss problems that you had and how you solved those problems (if you solved them). Also, identify specific parts of the essay that you would like me to pay special attention to. Think of the writer’s memo as an opportunity for you to talk with me about your writing.
The essay will be evaluated on thesis development, organization, grammar, punctuation, spelling, usage, mechanics, and presentation. Introduction and conclusion should be well developed and energetic (see LBH, pp. 102+, for ideas).
Be proud of your work. Proofread carefully and present your work to your audience in a professional manner.