4 discussions due in 30 hours

Module Introduction

  

In this module, you will be learning about and working on an analysis essay. An analysis essay analyzes--examines, picks apart, discusses in detail--a topic. Analysis can make an argument or persuade a point. This module focuses primarily on  process analysis (how-to, how-will, how-did, etc.) and causal analysis (cause & effect). There are other types of analysis. Analysis essays may use 'outside the box' typographical devices such as  headers, bullets, numbered lists, and other graphic elements. If you did not create these yourself, you must cite them in MLA format. You may need to access an outside source. You may need to send your reader to an outside source for details. Always cite sources. Only pick a topic that interests you and that you know a lot about! This module will help you learn to be able to break assignments into component pieces, identify the component pieces, establish appropriate deadlines for completion of the task, and compose a written analysis that follows the appropriate rules of grammar and composition. (CLO 1,2,3,4) 

Click the video below to watch the introduction from your faculty.

This module does not include a video introduction.

 

  Module Objectives 

  

At the end of this module students will be able to:

1. brainstorm a topic. (CLO      1,2,3)

2. organize an analysis      essay. (CLO 1,2,3,4)

3. compose an analysis      essay. (CLO 1,2,3,4)

 

    Module Activities  

  

Below is an outline of the items for which you will be responsible throughout the module.

   READ

DUE: Early in the week

Read the following early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).

Required Textbook Readings

1. Continuing Required Textbook      Readings from Module 1 – (MO 1,2,3)

2. The Norton Reader, p. 574-579, "Rhetorical Modes Index" [skim      & bookmark this] – (MO 1,2,3)

3. The Norton Reader, Choose one essay listed under 'Explaining a Process'      in the RM index. – (MO 1,2,3)

4. The Norton Reader, Choose one essay listed under 'Analyzing Cause &      Effect' in the RM index. – (MO 1,2,3)

5. The Norton Reader, p. 568-573, "Genres Index" [skim &      bookmark this] – (MO 1,2,3)

6. The Norton Reader, Choose one essay listed under 'Cultural Analysis' in      the GI index. – (MO 123)

7. The Norton Reader, Choose one essay listed under 'Textual Analysis' in      the GI index. – (MO 123)

  

   READ AND WATCH ONLINE

DUE: Early in the week

Online Lecture Material:  Read and listen to the online lecture material on the following topics.

1. Process Analysis Essay –      (MO 1,2,3)

2. Process Analysis – (MO      1,2,3)

3. Process Essay – (MO      1,2,3)  

4. Structuring The Process      Essay – (MO 1,2,3)  

5. Writing a Process Essay –      (MO 1,2,3)  

6. Causal Analysis – (MO      1,2,3)  

7. Sample Essays – (MO      1,2,3)

Online Lecture - Process Analysis & Causal Analysis 

This lecture consists of a variety of content delivery methods in the broader subject areas of process analysis and causal analysis (not to be confused with casual analysis) which are intended to provide you with a foundation for success in this and future courses and other personal, academic, and professional pursuits. (MO 1,2,3) Be sure to read or view all content here before moving on to other module materials. 

An analysis essay analyzes--examines, picks apart, discusses--a topic. Analysis can make an argument or persuade a point. Your next essay can be one of these types of analysis:

· process analysis (how-to,      how-will, how-did, etc.)

· causal analysis (cause &      effect)

These are not the only kinds of analysis. The Norton Reader's includes some other kinds of analysis essays.

You may use 'outside the box' typographical devices:

· headers

· bullets

· numbered lists

· graphic elements

If you did not create these yourself, you must cite them in MLA format. You may need to access an outside source. You may need to send your reader to an outside source for details. Always cite sources. Only pick a process or a cause/effect that interests you.

Click the video below to watch the online lecture.

  

Process Analysis Essay

The PowerPoint presentation above by Kristie Weeks summarizes the basics of process analysis essays. The presentation includes some details about a specific assignment which are not relevant to this course but the rest of the presentation is useful and relevant. (MO 1,2,3)