How+To+Essay

You’ve completed a Hands Only speech to explain and demonstrate a process. In this essay, you will explain a process that is most likely less concrete. This process needs to relate directly to something you have done yourself and should address the importance of and after effect of this act. This personal act should be something that you would say contributes to who you are today.
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 * Length: 500-700 words, proper manuscript form**

= Points: 100 =


 * A Process Analysis Essays Should:**
 * Present and **thoroughly explain** (use specific details) the essential steps in a process
 * Present steps in logical order (chronological)
 * Explain why each step is necessary, and include warnings where appropriate.
 * Define any unfamiliar terms for the reader.
 * Offer clear descriptions of any necessary materials, acts.
 * Provide readers with a method for measuring the success of the act.


 * Topic Suggestions:**
 * 1) How to impress your teachers without being seen as a suck-up
 * 2) How to decide what to wear in the morning
 * 3) How to find the perfect pet
 * 4) How to confront a friend who has lied
 * 5) How to survive 9th grade
 * 6) How to surprise your friend on his/her birthday
 * 7) How to survive a night of babysitting
 * 8) How to ruin a friendship
 * 9) How to kick a bad habit
 * 10) How to make an awesome music mix for that special someone.
 * 11) How to avoid a nervous breakdown during exams
 * 12) How to keep peace with a sibling
 * 13) How to complain effectively
 * 14) How to end a relationship
 * 15) How to save money while saving the environment
 * 16) How a particular accident occurred
 * 17) How parents make us feel guilty

= Suggested transition words to lead readers through your essay = Process essays are generally organized according to time-- first to the last step in the process. It's natural, then, that transition words indicate that one step has been completed and a new one will begin. Some common transitional words are listed below:

After a few hours, Immediately following, Afterwards, Initially, At last, In the end, At the same time, In the future, Before, In the meantime, Before this, In the meanwhile, Currently, Last, Last but not least, Lastly, Later, Eventually, Meanwhile, Finally, Next, Soon after, First, Second, Third, etc., Previously, First of all, Simultaneously, Formerly Subsequently

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