L.Tittle
Harford Community College
Basic Writing
Writing Assignment for Process Analysis Paragraph
Write a process analysis paragraph of approximately 250 words and 7-10
sentences explaining a process for ONE aspect of a hobby or leisure-time
activity. Your paragraph should include a topic sentence that includes the
process as well as why knowing how to complete the process is important. The
subsequent sentences should support the topic sentence by including any tools
or equipment necessary in addition to the steps needed to complete the process.
Be sure to define any terms relevant to completion of the process. A concluding
sentence should bring closure to the paragraph.
Example topics include saddling a horse, changing a tire, or warming up before
exercising.
Reminder-
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Be sure to review the paragraph grading guide in your syllabus
before, during, and after you complete the paragraph so that
content, coherence, and mechanics are fully addressed before you
hand in the typed final copy.
Use size 12 font and double space the paragraph. Indent the first line.
Due date-
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Late date-
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L.Tittle
Harford Community College
Basic Writing
In-class Writing for Process Analysis
Write a process analysis paragraph of approximately 200 words and 7-9
sentences about how to make a good impression on a boss, significant other,
teacher, OR admissions/recruiter officer. Your paragraph should include a topic
sentence that includes the process as well as why completing the process is
important. The subsequent sentences should support the topic sentence by
defining any terms and explaining the process. A concluding sentence should
bring closure to the paragraph. Refer to the paragraph grading guide in your
syllabus for additional criteria.
You may bring your text, this assignment page, a topic sentence, and an
outline or other prewriting strategy to help you organize your paragraph. In
class, you will write the paragraph, completing the final copy in your best
handwriting using blue or black ink. Students in room F106 may type their final
copy. Your paragraph should be written in third person- no ‘you, ‘we’, or ‘I’ or
forms of those pronouns.
You will have one hour to complete the assignment.