process paper

Ms. Ramage-Wolf Fall 2016

English 101 – 055 15 points possible

Assignment #3 - Process Essay or Classification/Division Essay

Choose ONE.

For the Process Essay

AUDIENCE: Imagine magazine readers (ages 18 & up) reading a self-help guide

FORMAT: Standard essay format, preset margins, 12 point font, double-spaced,

standard American grammar

LENGTH: 2-3 full pages

DUE DATE: (Word Processed) Peer Draft due 10/11; Final (edited) draft 10/13

There are two types of process essays. First there is the traditional ‘how to’ essay which

essentially outlines the specific directions for a process. It is similar to writing the

directions to a recipe – except it should be in paragraph format. The second type of

process paper is a general analysis of that process. For this paper you will describe the

process but not in specific steps. These processes are traditionally a little more

complicated and not simple tasks. Imagine topics like, how to make a million dollars or

how to have a perfect marriage. While there may be ‘tips’ it won’t be a step-by-step

guide.

You can approach the next essay with either of the two philosophies. Either specific

steps or general rules. Here are your topic choices:

1. How to raise the perfect pup. 2. How to plan a vacation 3. How to prepare the perfect __________ 4. How to write an essay 5. A topic of your choice pre-approved by the instructor

For the Classification/Division Essay

AUDIENCE: Sociologists analyzing American behavior

FORMAT: Standard essay format, preset margins, 12 point font, double-spaced,

standard American grammar

LENGTH: 2-3 full pages

DUE DATE: (Word Processed) Peer Draft due 10/11; Final (edited) draft 10/13

When a topic is classified and divided it is actually being analyzed for varying

characteristics. Each subtopic is then explained and detailed to indicate to the reader the

varying behaviors or traits that make it unique from the general group.

You are asked to choose one of the topics below and then break it down into sub-topics.

Each sub-topic should be detailed and described fully. Your introduction and conclusion

will allow you to make generalizations and connections between subject matter.

** This essay should allow you to use similar skills that had been previously used in your

description essay as well as your illustrative essay.

Your general topic areas are:

1. Dating 2. Parenting styles 3. Friendships 4. ** An idea of your own, pre-approved by the instructor.