UNIT 7

Process Paragraph

• Process Paragraph • A process is a series, a sequence, an

orderly progression. One step or event follows another: first this, then that, then something else.

• You generally write a Process paragraph to accomplish one of two tasks

• To describe how to make or do something

• To describe how something works

• Tips in Writing a Process Paragraph • Follow strict chronological (time) order (but try to

make it as interesting as possible) • If you are describing how to do something,

indicate any special needs before you describe step one

• Be sure you complete the process (don't leave out any steps)

• Try to anticipate any difficulties and tell the reader what might be done to make the job more pleasant

• Tell the reader what to do if something goes wrong

• Define any unfamiliar terms

Topic Sentence Names the process Indicates the reason(s) someone should be interested in knowing about this process

Body Sentences Present the steps of the process in a clear manner and in sequential order Contain transitional expressions to illustrate the sequence and to add interest (so that the paragraph doesn't sound like a mere laundry list)

Concluding Sentence May congratulate the reader on now being able

to do something new or

Reaffirm the significance of understanding the process

orSummarize the results of the process

LOGICAL RELATIONSHIP TRANSITIONAL EXPRESSION

Similarity also, in the same way, just as ... so too, likewise, similarly

Exception/Contrast but, however, in spite of, on the one hand ... on the other hand, nevertheless, nonetheless, notwithstanding, in contrast, on the contrary, still, yet

Sequence/Order first, second, third, ... next, then, finally

Time after, afterward, at last, before, currently, during, earlier, immediately, later, meanwhile, now, recently, simultaneously, subsequently, then

Example for example, for instance, namely, specifically, to illustrate

Emphasis even, indeed, in fact, of course, truly

Place/Position above, adjacent, below, beyond, here, in front, in back, nearby, there

Cause and Effect accordingly, consequently, hence, so, therefore, thus

Additional Support or Evidence additionally, again, also, and, as well, besides, equally important, further, furthermore, in addition, moreover, then

Conclusion/Summary finally, in a word, in brief, in conclusion, in the end, in the final analysis, on the whole, thus, to conclude, to summarize, in sum, in summary