PROCESS ANALYSIS, AND CLASSIFICATION/DIV ISION

PROCESS ANALYSIS Take notes on the video here Take notes on the video herevideo As well as the following slides: As well as the following slides:

PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY Process analysis writing all has the following characteristics: Chronological order: it is organized according to time Replicable: its actions can be duplicated (done again) Instructional or informative: the writing piece can tell readers how to do something or explain how something is done Examples: Registration steps on a website Steps on how to bake a cake Explanation on how a bill becomes a law List that explains how to apply for a job

PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY TWO TYPES INSTRUCTIONAL: Tells readers what to do in a step by step way Uses sentences written in command form (2 nd person – “you”) Uses list format to communicate steps Uses short, clear sentences INFORMATIVE Shows readers how something occurs or is completed Written in 3 rd person point of view (“he,” “she,” “it,” “they”) Doesn’t require the reader to perform steps For a sample essay, see the folder on the “Rhetorical Modes” wall in C3. For more information, visit

PROCESS ANALYSIS ESSAY REMEMBER :  Arrange the steps in an orderly sequence  Identify and explain the purpose of each step  Describe the special tools, terms, and tasks needed to complete the process  Provide warnings, where appropriate, about any consequences of skipping, reversing, or overlooking certain steps  Supply illustrations and personal anecdotes to help clarify aspects of the process

CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION Take notes on the video here, Take notes on the video here,video as well as the following 3 slides as well as the following 3 slides

CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION DIFFERENCE B/W CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION CLASSIFICATION takes items and puts them into different categories. CLASSIFICATION takes items and puts them into different categories. The members of each subgroup must be distinct from the members of other subgroups (no item can be a member of more than one group) The members of each subgroup must be distinct from the members of other subgroups (no item can be a member of more than one group) DIVISION looks at how one big subject is broken into smaller parts. DIVISION looks at how one big subject is broken into smaller parts. It identifies the parts of something in relation to the whole. Individual parts might be members of more than one subsystem. However, the function of the part is examined as it relates to each subsystem. It identifies the parts of something in relation to the whole. Individual parts might be members of more than one subsystem. However, the function of the part is examined as it relates to each subsystem. For instance: the human body can be divided into circulatory, respiratory, and excretory. The blood is an element of each of these systems, but its function is described differently depending on the subsystem being discussed. For instance: the human body can be divided into circulatory, respiratory, and excretory. The blood is an element of each of these systems, but its function is described differently depending on the subsystem being discussed.

CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION STRUCTURE Before Writing Select a topic that has a general grouping that can be classified into subgroups or classifications Select a topic that has a general grouping that can be classified into subgroups or classifications Ex: Youth sports: baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming basketball Ex: Youth sports: baseball, soccer, tennis, swimming basketball Ex: Music: country, classical, rhythm/blues, rock, rap, hip hop, folk Ex: Music: country, classical, rhythm/blues, rock, rap, hip hop, folk Determine your purpose: why are you organizing this group of items? Determine your purpose: why are you organizing this group of items? Consider your audience: it is very important to determine how much your audience already knows about your subject, and how much you will need to explain to them Consider your audience: it is very important to determine how much your audience already knows about your subject, and how much you will need to explain to themIntroduction Present a clear thesis that informs the reader of your purpose or intention, and the principle of classification Present a clear thesis that informs the reader of your purpose or intention, and the principle of classification

CLASSIFICATION & DIVISION STRUCTURE Body Paragraphs Follow an organizational pattern Follow an organizational pattern An outline of your subgroups and their characteristics will help you write a logical classification essay. An outline of your subgroups and their characteristics will help you write a logical classification essay. Include specific details that form a basis of classification Include specific details that form a basis of classification Use transition words to help the reader follow your analysis Use transition words to help the reader follow your analysisConclusion Restate the thesis and reach a conclusion about the group and subgroups. Conclusions for classification essays offer an opportunity for creativity, including humor or a recommendation Restate the thesis and reach a conclusion about the group and subgroups. Conclusions for classification essays offer an opportunity for creativity, including humor or a recommendation For a sample essay, grab the handout on the rhetorical modes board in C3. For more info on classification/division, visit