Allister Ching

Process Analysis Paragraph

It, usually, takes the form of a how-to paragraph which guides readers through a process or
action to be performed. It’s very concise and uses formal, non-descriptive vocabulary. It should
be written in chronological order which accounts for subsequent actions.
Elements of a Process Analysis Paragraph
Process Analysis paragraphs contain a number of elements that are indispensable in this kind of
writing:
• Chronology – all actions are described in a step-by-step manner which means that the
order of in which subsequent actions are described is analogical to the order in which
those actions are to be performed;
• Clarity – the instruction is concise and uses simples language. Process analysis
paragraphs, if composed correctly, will never be written in a descriptive or subjective
language and will also avoid opinion-based stances;
• Explanation – the paragraph explains how a particular result can be achieved.
Sample:
The problem of hairballs that have already formed in cat’s fur can be solved by proper
brushing. In order to brush your cat’s hairballs, you’ll need two kinds of brushes: a wide-teeth
wipe and a metallic one. The former will help you dissolve and, partially, remove tightly knotted
hairballs without causing any pain or discomfort to your cat. The latter, used subsequently, will
remove excess of loose puffy hair and decrease the possibility of reoccurrence the next day.
Once brushing is over, make sure to polish your cat’s fur all over his body with the help of a
clean, cotton, or woolen cloth.

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