1. Journalism Process Expository Essay
An informational process analysis

2. Your purpose
To explain the journalism process to someone who hasn’t studied this topic
To explain by breaking the process into steps
To use the information gathered in your reading to explain and illustrate the steps

3. Basic structure of an essay
Introduction
Body paragraphs
Closing paragraphs

4. Introduction Provides a general introduction to the topic
Connects to the reader
States the thesis

5. The thesis statement This is the main idea for the entire essay
Positioned as the last sentence in your opening
In this case, introduces the steps in the process by name

6. First body paragraph
Topic sentence introduces the first stage in the journalism process
Explains what this step consists of
Provides examples from your three articles to illustrate your explanation
Tells readers where the information comes from

7. Second, third & fourth body paragraphs
Same pattern, introducing, explaining and illustrating the remaining three steps in the process

8. Closing Can sum up the process
Gives a feeling of completion to the essay
Consider returning to an element used in the opening paragraph

9. Final thoughts
This process analysis explains how something works; it is not a recipe or a “how to” paper
Consider what point of view works best for that
Are you an expert on this topic, or is this something you just learned? How might this determine your voice for this essay?