A process essay has the same essential elements as any other essay: thesis A strong, emphatic, and focused thesis sentence compelling introduction A compelling introduction 3 body paragraphs Convincing and thorough support in 3 body paragraphs A satisfying conclusion.

expository An Process essay is by nature expository: that is, it conveys information: introduction that is provoking or surprising. paint a picture in words To draw the reader into the process, the writer must attract attention by an introduction that is provoking or surprising. You could use description or narration to paint a picture in words, or it could simply be the shocking nature of the facts or statistics you present.

You can also lure your reader by showing the importance of the process or procedure, give a historical perspective, or compare it with other similar processes.

describes a process or a procedure What is special about a process essay is that it describes a process or a procedure, which could be either natural, such as the functioning of an organ, …

...or artificial, such as a process by which something is manufactured or produced.

EXAMPLES OF A NATURAL PROCESS  the water cycle  an ecosystem  the development process of weather phenomena  the progress of a disease

 the process of healing  learning stages  body functions such as reproduction  the life cycle of an organism, … and so on

Example of artificial processes  How oil is refined  How an electrical circuit works  How an imaging machine, such as a cat scanner works  How a drug is produced  How a device or tool works And many more

Describing a procedure means showing the steps you take to accomplish a specific task.(Basically, a "how to do it" text.)

Examples of procedures:  How to write an essay  How to do cpr  How to care for a plant  How to survive in ____  How to diagnose a disease  How to identify a suspect ….And many more

Do research to get your facts and make sure they are correct by checking several sources--one is never enough!

 be sure to write all necessary bibliographic information as you must give credit to your sources in detail. be sure your information sources are credible and up-to-date

DECIDE ON HOW TO ORGANISE THE INFORMATION: IN CHRONOLOGICAL (TIME) ORDER USE MARKERS AND TRANSITIONS OF TIME:  NUMERICAL ENUMERATION (FIRST, SECOND, ETC.  OTHER ENUMERATORS: NEXT, THEN, AFTER THAT, FINALLY

EMPHASIZE THE RELATIVE IMPORTANCE OF A STEP explain the consequence of not following a step or doing it incorrectly

Your conclusion can complete your process description by  emphasizing its importance  showing the consequences of not following the right procedure  Describing the finished product or result