A process essay describes how something is done. It generally explains actions that should be performed in a series. It can explain in detail how to accomplish a specific task, or it can show how an individual came to a certain personal awareness. The essay could be in the form of step-by-step instructions, or in story form, with the instructions/explanations subtly given along the way. Source: http://depts.gallaudet.edu/englishworks/writing/essay.html#process, cited June 7, 2007. Look at pp. 206-207 in your textbook, LEAP, for information on writing a process essay as well as an example of n process essay.
Here are two useful Web sites for writing a process essay:
http://leo.stcloudstate.edu/acadwrite/process.html
Tells you what points to consider when writing a process essay. It provides a list of time expressions you could use, such as 'afterwards' and 'currently.' There is also an example of a short process essay.
http://amarris.homestead.com/files/process_essay.html
This site stresses the importance of using an outline to organize your ideas. It also provides an example of a process essay.
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