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How to describe a process ?

How to describe a process ?. PROCESS: Description of a series of events step by step in l ogical time order. Attention !. Don’t choose a broad topic . Decide whether the reader needs background information about the subject . Avoid giving unnecessary information .

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How to describe a process ?

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  1. How todescribe a process?

  2. PROCESS: Description of a series of eventsstep bystep in logicaltime order

  3. Attention! Don’tchoose a broadtopic. Decidewhetherthereaderneeds background informationaboutthesubject. Avoidgivingunnecessaryinformation.

  4. Language /Narration Mostprocesswritingsarewritten in secondperson (you) becauseyouareguidinganotherpersonabout how to do something Use of passive Use of imperatives

  5. Topicsentenceis important

  6. Time orderwords + comma (,) To begin withFirst of allFirstSecondly, thirdly, etcThenNextAfter thatFinally

  7. To make more complex sentences about the process; AlternativelyOtherwiseIn additionAt the same timeConcurrently

  8. Linkingwords; when, while, as soon as, before, after

  9. Why is it importanttouseseveral time orderwords? Tomakeit easierforthereadertofollowtheprocess AND Tomakeyourwritingmoreinterestingandclearer

  10. Infinitive of purpose Avoidanyconfusionsbypresentingsteps in thecorrectorder Pay attentiontodetails

  11. Possiblewritingtopics: How to kick a bad habit How to lose weight without losing your mind How to develop self-confidence How to get along with an instructor without sucking up How to quit smoking How to succeed at a job interview How tomoveintoanewhome

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