WRITING

Example Classification Topics

Americans can be divided into three groups--smokers, nonsmokers and that expanding pack of us who have quit. Those who have never smoked don't know what they're missing, but former smokers, ex-smokers, reformed smokers can never forget. We are veterans of a personal war, linked by that watershed experience of ceasing to smoke and by the temptation to have just one more cigarette. For almost all of us ex-smokers, smoking continues to play an important role in our lives. And now that it is being restricted in restaurants around the country and will be banned in almost all indoor public places in New York State starting next month, it is vital that everyone understand the different emotional states cessation of smoking can cause. I have observed four of them; and in the interest of science I have classified them as those of the zealot, the evangelist, the elect and the serene. Each day, each category gains new recruits."

 

Process Analysis topics

“The Successful Student”

Writing a visual analysis is a fundamental part of almost every art history class. It sounds scary, but it's actually quite simple. A visual analysis is a description of what you see when you look at a work of art. This means writing about the formal elements and how they work together to create a composition. If you are familiar with most of the terms used to describe art, writing visual analysis is likely to be an easy process.

This essay was submitted by one of my students and is a good example of how to organize an informational process essay.  Keep in mind that an informational approach shows how something COULD happen. 

This essay includes warnings for the reader.  These are important because you need to anticipate what could happen (positive or negative) and what questions the reader might have.  This author also makes good use of transitional words and phrases.  I have highlighted (in pink) some of these for you so that you can have a visual representation of how these are worked into the essay.

When I discuss this essay with students, they always comment on how realistic the examples are.  Take note of this and try to incorporate this “reality” element in your own writing.  This author did a good job of providing good supporting ideas for the main points.  One brainstorming technique that assists with this is to ask yourself the following questions about the examples that you present:  What are the results?  What is the importance?  If you answer these questions, then you will find that you are on your way to a well-developed essay.

Comparison  and  Contrast  Topics

Sexual  Harassment  in  the  Workplace

There are a variety of types of harassment that can occur in the workplace. Workplace harassment, whether it be verbal or physical badgering based on sex, religion, or race, is unlawful and also a form of discrimination.

Unwelcome, discriminatory conduct is legally considered harassment when it is bothersome enough to negatively impact the work environment. Also, if a supervisor’s harassment results in an obvious change in the employee’s salary or status, this conduct would be considered unlawful workplace harassment. Workplace harassment includes unwanted verbal or physical behavior regarding: Sex ,Gender,Gender Identity ,Religion ,Race ,Skin Color ,Sexual Orientation ,Physical or Mental Disability ,Age

Workplace harassment isn’t limited to sexual harassment, and doesn’t preclude same-gender harassment. Harassment can be about almost any personal characteristic, and between any two people - co-workers, managers, or even non-employees like clients, contractors, or vendors. The victim of harassment isn't necessarily the person who is the target of the harassment, but, can be anyone affected by the offensive behavior.

In addition to harassment occurring in the workplace, it can also take place during a job interview. During an interview, employers should not be asking about your race, gender, religion, marital status, age, disabilities, ethnic background, country of origin, sexual preferences or age. These are discriminatory questions, because they are not relevant to your abilities, skills, and qualifications to do the job.

 

Process Analysis Topics

Traveling

Traveling is something we often do, far and near. we need to prepare are : the state of our bodies to be healthy so as not to trouble on the way, and also Determine what your intention to travel, Refreshing? Earn money? or just on vacation. This is important so you do not feel disturbed at the way later on, for example, still thinking about work in offices, schools and others.

Determining the travel destination location is important, because before moving, we are going to need to know where. If not, then we will only do waste of cost, time, and effort to choose the route that will be used to achieve the intended location. After determining the purpose of trip, location about to be visited, find the route to be taken toward the target. Prepare funding, Transportation, for example, how to be issued in the course. Accommodation where to stay? five-star hotel? Or just in a tent? If in Inns, how much the average cost of staying in a guesthouse located in the cities of destination? It deals also with the length will stay. If you live in a family or friend, may not need to shell out a lot of costs. Preparation equipment, food on the way, as well as drug-obatan.dan Every person has the disease, respectively. For those who have a congenital disease, do not forget to bring the medicine to be on the move is not preoccupied with the search for a cure when the disease relapsed.

Analogy Topics

Style of dress and Personality

Style of dress that suits your personality, because with clothes, others have established themselves in your image. If you dress well, and have a good personality and attitude as well. You will always be remembered by others. The impression  that the particles will long in their minds. If today you are wearing clothes worth millions of dollars, for others who have had a positive image of you, when you are suddenly wearing clothes that cost tens of thousands will be the same in their eyes. Because their mind that you are someone that deserves to be appreciated like anything and whatever price your clothes. When you think of someone you would surely remember what clothes he wore when he met the first time with you. That would be a sign to you about him. And you myself also must have complete your vision with a conclusion and the image that he is a person with a personality.