How to Write a Process Analysis Essay on PowerPoint
A process analysis essay is a series of steps conveyed clearly so the reader can precisely duplicate the process. With PowerPoint software, you create text and picture slides that appear in succession as the reader views the presentation. PowerPoint software is ideal for illustrating chronological steps that lead from a beginning to the end. Once you've written the steps, you can turn each one into a slide and illustrate it with pictures and images.
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Instructions
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Handwrite your process analysis essay steps. Write out and number each step from beginning to end. Put your steps in concise, one-sentence statements. Include any supplemental details underneath the statements.
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Write an introductory statement for your process analysis essay. Include a thesis statement and a brief overview.
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Re-enact the process and take pictures of each step with your digital camera. Load them onto your computer. Save them under easily identifiable names, such as "Step 1," "Step 2," etc.
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Open PowerPoint by clicking on the icon. Select "File," then "New Document" and choose from the available templates. A simple template is best to allow viewers to focus on the details of your process.
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Create the title page, which appears automatically with a new PowerPoint presentation. Name your essay.
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Click "File," then "New Slide." Title your second slide "Introduction" and insert your introductory paragraph.
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Click "File," then click "New Slide." Title your third slide "Step 1." Type in your concise statement for Step 1 with large text. Supply details underneath in slightly smaller text.
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Add an image to illustrate Step 1 if you took pictures. Click "Insert," then "Image." Select your image from Step 1 from your computer.
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Repeat Steps 5 and 6 for each step in your process.
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Write a concluding paragraph for your process analysis. Summarize the process briefly. Title the last slide "Conclusion" and insert the paragraph.
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References
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