Explain how to do or make something that a reader can duplicate; or how something is made or done, even though you do not expect a reader to be able to carry out; or how to fix or change something like a problem or an injustice.

Assignment: Process
Write an essay to explain a process. Explain how to do or make something that a reader can duplicate; or how something is made or done, even though you do not expect a reader to be able to carry out; or how to fix or change something like a problem or an injustice. Look at the student models by Michael Wollan and Omprakash K. Pansara in this chapter and the “TIPS for Writing a Process Essay.” If you cannot easily decide on a topic for your process paper, you might want to use one of these suggestions as a topic idea:
How to be a working parent
How to use an iPad
How to aid wounded war veterans
How to teach math concepts to preschoolers
How to adopt a child in your city or state
How a steam engine works
How to get an A in English
How to make your favorite sandwich
How to prevent juvenile crime
How to manage stress
How to read an e-book
How a light bulb works
How to enjoy a concert
How to waste time
How to study for a final exam
How World War II began
How to help a candidate win an election
How to deal with terrorists
How to deal with natural disaster
How to fix a flat tire

– Strict chronological order
– If the steps described are repeated, the same outcome should always be achieved.
– Fixed order Clarity extremely important
– Transitions essential

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