What is a process and procedure essay?
Process and procedures essays are essays that focus on the steps or sequence of events and activities in doing a specific task or explaining how something works.
A process and procedure essay can be DIRECTIONAL OR INFORMATIONAL.
It is directional in nature if it focuses on the process of doing a specific task
e.g. How to connect a printer to a computer.
e.g. How to create a website.
An essay can also be informational if it focuses on how something works.
e.g. How a computer works.
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Planning for a Process & Procedure Essay
Start by identifying the general processes. A plan that illustrates the general processes helps in organizing the essay.
One general processes are identified, provide the necessary details of each.
Do your usual mapping then outlining.
Strictly follow proper outlining format provided by your teacher.
Outlining Guide
Using asterisks and dashes when writing your outline not only complicates your organization but it may also confuse you while on the process of writing the essay. Using the number-letter outline is highly recommended to organize things more clearly.
Planning the Essay
Suggested graphic organizers before you prepare your outline to help you organize your essay:
STAGE 1 STAGE 2 STAGE 3
The following PLAN model can guide you in organizing your essay properly:
I. INTRODUCTION
A. BACKGROUND INFORMATION
B. THESIS STATEMENT: State what process you are going to explain.
II. MAIN BODY
A. STAGE 1
1. TOPIC SENTENCE (TS): State the first stage of the process.
2. GENERAL EXPLANATION(GE) –Explain the specific steps of the first stage.
4. CONCLUDING SENTENCE (CS)
B. STAGE 2
1. TS-State the second stage of the process.
2. GE
3. SE
4. CS
C. STAGE 3- State the third stage of the process.
1. TS
2. GE
3. SE
4. CS
III. CONCLUSION
A. SUMMARY-Summarize the points presented above without necessarily repeating the words mentioned to avoid redundancy.
B. Make some practical suggestions.
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