The Process Essay

Now it is time to select your topic for the process essay. When thinking of a topic to write about, remember for a good essay you need an introduction paragraph, a minimum of three paragraphs for the body and a conclusion paragraph. And all need to be fully developed. 

Some examples topics...how to change a tire, how to write a resume, how to succeed in college, and how to fly an airplane. If you have trouble deciding on a topic, use one of the subjects listed in your textbook on pages 206 or 209.

Complete the following steps

1.    Decide on a topic for your process essay. Select one that details how to ____________. Keep in mind that your topic should be one that you can describe in a five-paragraph essay (approximately 500 words).

Remember that the essay should be...

• clearly organized with an introduction (with thesis statement), body (with topic sentences for each paragraph), and conclusion.

• a minimum of five paragraphs.

• approximately 500 words.

• unified, supported, and coherent.