DESCRIBING PROCESSES AND PROCEDURESA.

Describing a simple
process
Describing a process means writing about how something is made or how
somethinghappens. Examples: the rainwater cycle, how coffee is grown, how glass is
made,getting a driving license, starting a business.Usually, when we write the
description of a process, we divide the description into threeparts. They are
introduction
,
content
and
conclusion
.
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Introduction
The first paragraph is where you state what you want to describe. Introduce thetopic.
It should say what you are going to do. In this paragraph, you may state thetools or
the materials that you use in the process.Examples:
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In this essay, I will describe how paper is made.
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I will now explain how a photocopier works.
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Building a road is a long process, but it can be divided into four main stages.
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Content
You may have two or three paragraphs here. Describe each step involved
in theprocess. Explain the process or procedure. This is where you usually use
thesequence connectors.Examples:
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The first stage in making glass is … In this stage, the sand is cleaned and weighed…
Next….After that….In the final stage, the glass is….
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Conclusion
 
The ending paragraph where you state how one can benefit from the whole
process,or you can have a summary of the whole process, or you can provide your
ownsuggestions and comments. Write the conclusion. It will summarize your
ideas.Examples:
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 As you can see, paper manufacture is a difficult process. If you follow the
stepsdescribed then you will be successful.
 
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 As I have described, there are many steps involved in supplying water to a city.By
using the step by step approach outlined above you can make sure of a safesupply.
 
B. Sequence markers / connectors
Sequence markers are words used to mark the particular order of steps in a
certainprocess. Usually it is used in describing a process to indicate the sequence or
the order of the procedures in the process. The words are:FirstFirstlyInitiallyTo
begin withSecond, Third, Fourth, etc.Secondly, Thirdly, Fourthly, etc.Next, Then,
After, After that, Before, Before that, Later WhileSimultaneouslyDuring
these markers are used to mark thebeginning of a processThese markers are used
to showthe following steps.These markers are used to show actionsor steps that
happen at the same time

 
FinallyLastlyEventuallyAt last
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