Writing Class I

Assignment 4 – Describing a Process

1) Choose one of the topics below and write one long paragraph (10 – 15 sentences) that describes either how to do something or how something works.

2) Your first sentence should be a well-defined topic sentence that catches the readers’ attention.

3) Be sure to use “linking words” such as “first,” “next” and “finally.”

4) You may want to include helpful tips to make the process easier or the end product better.

5) Do NOT use 1^st person.

6) You may use 2^nd person (“you”) but use it sparingly.

7) Make sure your instructions are clear. (You can test the clarity of your writing by giving your paper to friend for a peer review.)

8) In this style of “technical writing” you should avoid long sentences that may cause confusion.

9) Use present simple active and present simple passive verb tenses when describing the process. Only use the 3^rd person “s” if the verb has a definite subject.

10) Give your description a “catchy” title.

11) This assignment is 10% of your final grade. You will receive a grade on draft 2.

Your choices for describing a process:

a) How to make origami

b) How to put on and wear a Hanbok

c) How to recycle your trash

d) How to do make a special move in Tae Kwon Do or Judo.

e) How to make a mask

f) How to score a goal in soccer

g) How to be a good person

h) How to learn English better

i) How to be “green” / How to protect the environment