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Process Analysis: A technique that explains the steps or sequence involved in doing something, satisfies our need to learn as well as our curiosity about how the world works. Process analysis can be more than interesting or entertaining; it can be of critical importance. Consider a waiter hurriedly skimming the “Choking Aid” instructions posted on a restaurant wall or an air-traffic controller following emergency procedures in an effort to prevent a midair collision.

Handouts:

Introduction, Thesis, and Outline: Introduction, Thesis, and Outline Process Analysis F21

Paragraph Structure and In-Text Citation: Paragraph Structure MLA In-text F21.docx

Handout Packet for Paper two: Handouts Paper Two Process Analysis F21.docx

Handout – How to Find and Cite Images: Resources for Citing Images

Here are recommended web-sites to find images: Creative Commons Images

There are two types of process analysis:

1. Directional – Giving step-by-step instructions showing how to do something

2. Informational – Helping readers to understand how something happens

Illustration essay: An informative essay that uses examples and details to accomplish the goals of the paper. This style of writing often includes facts, anecdotes, statistics, details, and observations.

What should you write about? Choose a topic from a non-western culture (see the list of non-western countries). Use preliminary research to make sure there is enough information available on your topic. Then, explain the topic using process analysis and illustration to your reader using both words and pictures. Make sure to cite all sources used. Examples of topics: Marriage in India, Wearing Henna in India, Head Coverings in different cultures, The Monkey Buffet in Thailand, Arirang Mass Games in North Korea, Making Sushi in Japan, Chinese New Year, Japanese New Year, Dragon Boat Festival in China, Graffiti in Egypt, etc.

Requirements: Using both words and pictures use process analysis and illustration to explain a topic in a non-western culture. The final copy of this paper will have at least 600 words, 8 pictures, and all information and pictures should be cited in MLA format. Use at least 4 trustworthy sources.

Here is a link to help find images: Library Guide to Finding Images

Non-Western Country List
Southern Asia (Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Philippines, Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, etc. – see map for others)
Northern Asia (China, Japan, Taiwan, North Korea, South Korea, etc. – see map for others)
The Middle East (Israel, Palestinian Territories, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Yemen, Oman, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, etc. – see map for others)
India / Pakistan Region (India, Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Burma, etc. – see map for others)
Africa (Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Libya, Chad, Niger, Mali, Eritrea, Nigeria, Ghana, Ethiopia, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Congo, Kenya, Somalia, Tanzania, Uganda, etc. – see map for others) 

Rubric/Checklist for Paper Three (For Final Copy)

Format :
Heading according to MLA format / Purdue Owl
Last name and page number at the top right corner of each page / Creative Title
Times New Roman 12 pt. font / Double spaced without extra spaces
Check Margins (1” top and bottom, 1” left and right)

Introduction and Thesis :
Introduce the topic / Create interest
Provide necessary (but limited) background information / Preview the rest of the essay.
Thesis at end of paragraph
Not merely an announcement/statement of fact
It is approximately ½ of a double-spaced page

Body :
Paragraphs should be approximately ½ of a double-spaced page
Each paragraph should have a clear topic sentence
Last line in each paragraph clearly connects back to thesis (maintaining thesis)
Process is clearly described in an insightful manner
The order of the process analysis makes logical sense

Citation :
Author Page # format (Dories 15). If there is no author, then use title in “quotes”.
Evaluate source for trustworthiness
Four sources – four *trustworthy* sources
Every sentence that is not common knowledge (25 % of classmates would know) needs a citation. Common Knowledge does not replace evidence

Works Cited :
Title is normal size and font (12 pt Times New Roman) not italicized or bold
All entries are alphabetical / Double spaced with no extra spaces
Each entry has a hanging indent
If using a works cited generator, check for ALL CAPS and make sure that italics are used properly
Check it against a sample works cited and look for missing information

Conclusion:
Restate the topic, main points, and why it is important / Restate the thesis idea

Voice / Style :
Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and spelling (read out loud) / Avoid repetition
Check the first sentence of each paragraph for unclear pronouns (they, them, he, she, etc.)
Check for ethos (Remove I, we, us, me, you and phrases like “in my opinion”, “I think”)

Pictures :
The pictures are well chosen and give a clear, logical description of the process
The pictures provide an insight into the process that the reader would not otherwise have

Other (as needed):
Extended from other categories
Missing sources
Short of 600 words
Fewer than 8 pictures