I learned that process analysis is used when you need to explain how to do something or how something was or is done. There are two different types of process analysis. Directive process analysis explains how to do something. For example, it gives the directions for the reader to follow. Informative process analysis explains how something was or is done by giving information. The difference between the two is that informative does not tell the reader what to do. Then we did a few exercises in which I found out I am not a mechanic. Overall, today was a good day for learning.
I knew since we started the the first exercise that I would fail miserably. I know nothing about cars, except how to drive it. Knowing that a directive process analysis tells you what to do will help distinguish between the directive and informative process analysis.
Today, we graded each other test papers for the first half of the class. I'm not very happy with my score, but I'm ready to do that extra credit! Also, we went over Process Analysis: Writing About Doing. Two types of process analysis is directive and informative. Then, Jennalyn and I did an exercise that made us figure out how to put oil into a car. We ended the class with another exercise we did was "completing patterns of directive process analysis."
First of all, we did an activity dealing with mechanics and oil changes for a car... I am not a mechanic, I don't know anything about a car; however, I do know how to refill my power steering and brake fluid so that sort of counts? It was kind of a silly and difficult activity, I'm pretty sure I got half of it wrong.
We talked about Process Analysis: Writing About Doing, which is a section dedicated to how to explain things in your paper. There's Directive Process Analysis, explaining how to do something and Informative Process Analysis, explaining how to do it WHILE giving information as well.
For example, explaining how to cook spring walls is DPA and explaining how volcanoes functions is IPA.
To fully understand/absorb what we had written, we worked on the exercise for Directive Process Analysis.
I know me too... First instinct is to turn off the car but maybe Jennalyn was right that it was already implied that the car was on. Oh well, at least you know how - I don't. HAHA!
The exercise about changing oil was pretty funny. With all the answers I got wrong, it obviously shows that I am not meant to be a mechanic. Other than that we learned about the three types of process analysis, directive, informative, or a combination of the two.
Today, we graded test #2 and got to see what we got. We learned about the extra credit activities which is the Language Arts Conference in November. Then, we read through chapter 10: Process Analysis, Writing About Doing. We did exercise 1 which helped us to practice process of elimination based on what we know. I was totally off with my guesses for "the steps to changing oil in car". Then we did exercise 2 which was a very quick outline activity. We're supposed to continue the rest of the exercises at home.
I do not know anything about a car, yet it was amazing that our (Angelina and I) guesses were right. The extra points will help me so i think it's good we have an opportunity to gain those points.
We corrected each others papers, which was fun and difficult at the same time. Only because we had to do math. I'm not so glad about what I got because I was hoping for a B, but at least I passed. As a class we read PROCESS ANALYSIS: Writing About Doing, and it was interesting because I learned about things I didn't learn about before. When we did the two different exercises, I can believe that I WAS ON A ROLE :) with Shiala.
Today's class was very interactive because we read aloud and graded the test together. After grading the test we read the chapter about writing about doing. There are two types of process analysis directive and informative. Directive is more like a recipe for a salad. An informative style usually gives data and rarely uses the words you and your.
Today's class was interactive. I think grading our tests as a class is better because we can understand the parts we got wrong. The informative style also talks more about how something was done instead of how to do something.
The first thing we did in class was correct each others test papers. I hate correcting papers because i hate all the calculations you have to do in the end to get the final grade. That was very confusing. I think most of us did not do so well, but luckily Dr. Rivera gave us an option to gain extra credit to make it up. After that, we all then as a class discussed process analysis. This was mainly about writing steps or processes. Then we all did activities as a class and Angelina and I were on a role because we kept getting everything correct even if we just guessed. :)
Class today was normal like any other day. We just graded our test papers from last week. I passed with a low grade though. As long as I passed, I'm fine with it. I'll just do better next time. After that she told us about extra credit for the class and me being at work all day, I won't be able to attend. After that we read about Process Analysis: writing about doing. It's just a way of writing on how to do things. (ie first step, second step, ect) We also learned how to change oil in an English class. Well not hands on but listing the ways to change your own oil. I think that's about it.
What we learned today is just another reminder on how to write our essay, very helpful indeed. I agree with the passage that I prefer personalized essays.
Today in EN100 we started the class with correcting our second test. I did not get a perfect score, but I am happy with it. We also read about Process Analysis. This writing method is used to describe or inform the reader on how to do something or how something is (has been) done. The two different types of process analysis are called descriptive and informative. Sometimes, both types are combined, also known as "combination process analysis." We did an exercise on the lesson about changing the oil for a car. It was difficult for me because I barely know anything about cars except how to drive it. Other than that, the lesson was understandable. I think writing a process analysis paper will be easy.
Today we graded our test, and I was happy with my score. I could have done better by studying but not bad for someone who did not even remember a test was to take place on the day of the test. We also did a little exercise on how to change oil, I got it all perfect, though the only thing I have ever done with a car is ride in it and wash it. Today I also learned two types of process analysis, Directive and Informative.
I am also happy with my score. Although I didn't exactly study for it, more like a quick review right before the test, I feel that it was pretty easy as long as I thoroughly understood the lesson the first time around.
I'm also happy with my grade. It wasn't a perfect score but it was close enough. I did not really study for it either, however I was able to look through it before class and during the study time that we were given.
In today's session, it was somewhat informative whether it be just the lesson itself or the class discussions. The exercise today was very entertaining because it depended on what you may know about engineers. We also corrected test #2. I am happy to say I passed with a good grade! I thought I did really bad on the test. The extra credit opportunities that were mentioned, seemed interesting enough. Yet, I don't really like the fact that the conference starts at 7.
Yes! I sort of don't like how the conference at Marriot is going to last very long; 7AM to 4PM. I also thought I did bad on the test, but was surprised to see a good grade :)
We learned two new writing patterns today: Directive Process and Informative Process. Directive Process is a form of writing which allows you to give steps or information on how to perform tasks. An examples for Directive Processing can be "How to make the color purple." You will need to write steps and use words such as "you" so that your reader will be able to understand the steps better. The other form we learned today, Informative Process, allows you to inform your readers about a certain occurrence. For example, you want to write about the transition of a caterpillar into a butterfly. You will need to write about the details and explain them.
Today, we graded our tests from last week. I scored a pretty decent grade. After, we did a couple of exercises dealing with the process analysis. there are two types of the process analysis, detective and informative. we also did an exercise about arranging directions in order. It was a great class today.
Today, we discussed about Process Analysis: Writing About Doing. There are two types of this process: Directive Process and Informative Process. We did an activity about mechanics, and talked about the process on how they change oil in a car. This activity was fun although I did not get all the answers right.
The exercise about the oil changing was fun. I don't think a lot of people knew about changing oil for a car. It's funny how they would include that type of exercise in the book because today, people have their oil changed for them.
Today's class session was fun. We corrected our tests and then graded them. I got a passing grade on my tests, but I know I could've done better. But anyways it's okay because I got that extra credit I'm looking forward to getting. After we corrected the tests we read some things on process analysis and then did an activity. The activity was pretty funny. We had to put a list of things together that deals with cars and engines. Me and my partner only got one answer right so that pretty much shows were not mechanics. Over all today's session was great.
Today, we discussed process analysis. Two types of process analyses are directive and informative. Directive process analysis explains to do things with directions. Informative process analysis explains how something is done by giving information. The Exercise for today was a good example for explaining a process.
During today's session we discussed process analysis. There are two different forms of a process analysis which are directive, and informative. The directive process analysis explains how to do something with directions. The informative process analysis gives information on how something is done. The example that was given today in class was a very good way to help us understand how a process analysis works.
I was not able to attend class today because I was sick. But after reading the post from today's class I can get a pretty good idea of what happened today. I'm guessing that tests were given back. And the lesson was focused on the topic of process analysis. And then you even break that down into directive and informative processes. Directive explains how to do something with specific directions. Informative gives information on how a certain task should be done. Also, I guess there were extra credit opportunities given, so I need to look into those. Sounds like class was very productive today.
Today, we discussed process analysis. Process analysis is explaining how to do something or how something is/was done. It is breaking down a topic into stages to understand the process. It is usually in chronological order. There are two types of process analysis, directive and informative. Directive process analysis explains how to do something. It tells you what to do in the future. You should use second person when writing a directive process analysis. The other type of process analysis is the informative process analysis, which explains how something is/was done by giving information. It tells you what has occurred or what is occurring. You should use first person or third person when writing an informative process analysis.
In the beginning of the class, we got to grade each other's test 2. I am satisfied with my grade, but of course I know I could have done better. We then found out about extra credit. It is a lot of points but i am not sure i will be able to go. After doing that, we discussed process analysis. We did some activities and it was kind of hard. It was fun to guess on the steps of changing the oil in a car. This was a very productive class.
I learned that process analysis is used when you need to explain how to do something or how something was or is done. There are two different types of process analysis. Directive process analysis explains how to do something. For example, it gives the directions for the reader to follow. Informative process analysis explains how something was or is done by giving information. The difference between the two is that informative does not tell the reader what to do. Then we did a few exercises in which I found out I am not a mechanic. Overall, today was a good day for learning.
ReplyDeleteGood example for directive. "Learning is on going"
DeleteI was completely dumbfounded during that mechanic activity...
DeleteThat mechanic question was kind of fun, but I did not like it because I only got 2 out of 11 correct.
DeleteMan you are fast. You beat me and I'm usually first :)
DeleteOh, I forgot to mention the 2 types of process analysis: directive and informative.
DeleteI knew since we started the the first exercise that I would fail miserably. I know nothing about cars, except how to drive it. Knowing that a directive process analysis tells you what to do will help distinguish between the directive and informative process analysis.
DeleteMan your fast. Were you typing while we were learning ?! Me too.. Anyways the things were learned you really made them pop :) haha
DeleteThe exercises were fun although I found out how little I know about changing car oil.
DeleteThe exercises were fun, however I also did not do too well on it. I think I got everything wrong except for the last two.
DeleteToday, we graded each other test papers for the first half of the class. I'm not very happy with my score, but I'm ready to do that extra credit! Also, we went over Process Analysis: Writing About Doing.
ReplyDeleteTwo types of process analysis is directive and informative. Then, Jennalyn and I did an exercise that made us figure out how to put oil into a car.
We ended the class with another exercise we did was "completing patterns of directive process analysis."
I believe you will do better next time, but just study. I was not happy with my score either, but oh well.
DeleteI am not happy with my score too. I should have studied more.
DeleteI am kind of confused that an English book can use the topic writing about doing, it sounds grammatically incorrect.
DeleteI'm excited to get those extra credit points too! It will really help our grades shoot up.
DeleteI'm willing to sacrifice a weekend just to earn those extra points... I'll put it towards my final exam. Two more tests and BAM!
DeleteMan same here. I hated my grade, I wanted to cry..
DeleteI also didn't like my grade, but it's okay we have that extra credit we can earn.
DeleteI am also not satisfied with my grade and going to take part of the extra credit.
DeleteFirst of all, we did an activity dealing with mechanics and oil changes for a car... I am not a mechanic, I don't know anything about a car; however, I do know how to refill my power steering and brake fluid so that sort of counts? It was kind of a silly and difficult activity, I'm pretty sure I got half of it wrong.
ReplyDeleteWe talked about Process Analysis: Writing About Doing, which is a section dedicated to how to explain things in your paper. There's Directive Process Analysis, explaining how to do something and Informative Process Analysis, explaining how to do it WHILE giving information as well.
For example, explaining how to cook spring walls is DPA and explaining how volcanoes functions is IPA.
To fully understand/absorb what we had written, we worked on the exercise for Directive Process Analysis.
It was a great class session.
Good job on the first exercise! I thought you would want to turn off the engine first, so you don't get burned but I guess not :/
DeleteThat mechanic question is not the best choice to make it possible for a bunch of college students to get it all correct.
DeleteI know me too... First instinct is to turn off the car but maybe Jennalyn was right that it was already implied that the car was on. Oh well, at least you know how - I don't. HAHA!
DeleteI found out I am not a mechanic either. High five! Hopefully we will learn in the future how to change oil.
DeleteAhh, thanks for mentioning which examples are directive or informative.
DeleteThe exercise about changing oil was pretty funny. With all the answers I got wrong, it obviously shows that I am not meant to be a mechanic.
DeleteOther than that we learned about the three types of process analysis, directive, informative, or a combination of the two.
Today, we graded test #2 and got to see what we got. We learned about the extra credit activities which is the Language Arts Conference in November. Then, we read through chapter 10: Process Analysis, Writing About Doing. We did exercise 1 which helped us to practice process of elimination based on what we know. I was totally off with my guesses for "the steps to changing oil in car". Then we did exercise 2 which was a very quick outline activity. We're supposed to continue the rest of the exercises at home.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I am so totally going to that extra activity on that weekend. Thanks now I can learn more at home.
DeleteI'm pretty sure you weren't the only one that was off for the changing oil exercise, but it's okay.
DeleteI do not know anything about a car, yet it was amazing that our (Angelina and I) guesses were right. The extra points will help me so i think it's good we have an opportunity to gain those points.
DeleteThe process of elimination is one of my best tools I use when taking a test.
DeleteI'm with Nicholas - I prefer to use elimination when I take tests. "Academic guessing" as my former English high school teacher says.
DeleteI was not happy with my grade. So, I am thinking about going to Friday's extra credit opportunity and at least raise my grade.
DeleteWe corrected each others papers, which was fun and difficult at the same time. Only because we had to do math. I'm not so glad about what I got because I was hoping for a B, but at least I passed. As a class we read PROCESS ANALYSIS: Writing About Doing, and it was interesting because I learned about things I didn't learn about before. When we did the two different exercises, I can believe that I WAS ON A ROLE :) with Shiala.
ReplyDeleteI agree, grading the test was kind of hard but we made it through. Whoop.
DeleteGood job partner!! High five!
DeleteGrading the test was confusing especially the ones that were correct but got points off.
DeleteToday's class was very interactive because we read aloud and graded the test together. After grading the test we read the chapter about writing about doing. There are two types of process analysis directive and informative. Directive is more like a recipe for a salad. An informative style usually gives data and rarely uses the words you and your.
ReplyDeleteGreat way to explain directive and informative.
DeleteToday's class was interactive. I think grading our tests as a class is better because we can understand the parts we got wrong. The informative style also talks more about how something was done instead of how to do something.
DeleteSounds like I missed a good class time.
DeleteI like your explanations on the two types of process analysis.
DeleteThe first thing we did in class was correct each others test papers. I hate correcting papers because i hate all the calculations you have to do in the end to get the final grade. That was very confusing. I think most of us did not do so well, but luckily Dr. Rivera gave us an option to gain extra credit to make it up. After that, we all then as a class discussed process analysis. This was mainly about writing steps or processes. Then we all did activities as a class and Angelina and I were on a role because we kept getting everything correct even if we just guessed. :)
ReplyDeleteRight ?! But I guess you can say that it was just common sense on organizing and interpreting our ideas together !
DeleteYou two work well together :)
DeleteI agree. The correction process was confusing.
DeleteClass today was normal like any other day. We just graded our test papers from last week. I passed with a low grade though. As long as I passed, I'm fine with it. I'll just do better next time. After that she told us about extra credit for the class and me being at work all day, I won't be able to attend. After that we read about Process Analysis: writing about doing. It's just a way of writing on how to do things. (ie first step, second step, ect) We also learned how to change oil in an English class. Well not hands on but listing the ways to change your own oil. I think that's about it.
ReplyDeleteWhat we learned today is just another reminder on how to write our essay, very helpful indeed. I agree with the passage that I prefer personalized essays.
DeleteThat's good that you have a positive attitude. I didn't do that good on the test, but it's okay. I'll do better next time.
DeleteToday in EN100 we started the class with correcting our second test. I did not get a perfect score, but I am happy with it. We also read about Process Analysis. This writing method is used to describe or inform the reader on how to do something or how something is (has been) done. The two different types of process analysis are called descriptive and informative. Sometimes, both types are combined, also known as "combination process analysis."
ReplyDeleteWe did an exercise on the lesson about changing the oil for a car. It was difficult for me because I barely know anything about cars except how to drive it. Other than that, the lesson was understandable. I think writing a process analysis paper will be easy.
Today we graded our test, and I was happy with my score. I could have done better by studying but not bad for someone who did not even remember a test was to take place on the day of the test. We also did a little exercise on how to change oil, I got it all perfect, though the only thing I have ever done with a car is ride in it and wash it. Today I also learned two types of process analysis, Directive and Informative.
ReplyDeleteI am also happy with my score. Although I didn't exactly study for it, more like a quick review right before the test, I feel that it was pretty easy as long as I thoroughly understood the lesson the first time around.
DeleteI didn't study as much either, but was pleased with my score! I think we'll do even better on the next test if we really focus on studying.
DeleteI'm also happy with my grade. It wasn't a perfect score but it was close enough. I did not really study for it either, however I was able to look through it before class and during the study time that we were given.
DeleteIn today's session, it was somewhat informative whether it be just the lesson itself or the class discussions. The exercise today was very entertaining because it depended on what you may know about engineers. We also corrected test #2. I am happy to say I passed with a good grade! I thought I did really bad on the test. The extra credit opportunities that were mentioned, seemed interesting enough. Yet, I don't really like the fact that the conference starts at 7.
ReplyDeleteYes! I sort of don't like how the conference at Marriot is going to last very long; 7AM to 4PM. I also thought I did bad on the test, but was surprised to see a good grade :)
DeleteYour summary really helped me understand what I missed today. Also, a conference at 7 AM doesn't sound fun at all.
DeleteWe learned two new writing patterns today: Directive Process and Informative Process. Directive Process is a form of writing which allows you to give steps or information on how to perform tasks. An examples for Directive Processing can be "How to make the color purple." You will need to write steps and use words such as "you" so that your reader will be able to understand the steps better. The other form we learned today, Informative Process, allows you to inform your readers about a certain occurrence. For example, you want to write about the transition of a caterpillar into a butterfly. You will need to write about the details and explain them.
ReplyDeleteToday, we graded our tests from last week. I scored a pretty decent grade. After, we did a couple of exercises dealing with the process analysis. there are two types of the process analysis, detective and informative. we also did an exercise about arranging directions in order. It was a great class today.
ReplyDeleteI agree. Today was a great class day. However, I feel that I can better my test grade in the future.
DeleteToday, we discussed about Process Analysis: Writing About Doing. There are two types of this process: Directive Process and Informative Process. We did an activity about mechanics, and talked about the process on how they change oil in a car. This activity was fun although I did not get all the answers right.
ReplyDeleteThe exercise about the oil changing was fun. I don't think a lot of people knew about changing oil for a car. It's funny how they would include that type of exercise in the book because today, people have their oil changed for them.
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DeleteI found the oil change activity entertaining. I knew nothing about the process but I enjoyed guessing the sequence of steps.
DeleteToday's class session was fun. We corrected our tests and then graded them. I got a passing grade on my tests, but I know I could've done better. But anyways it's okay because I got that extra credit I'm looking forward to getting. After we corrected the tests we read some things on process analysis and then did an activity. The activity was pretty funny. We had to put a list of things together that deals with cars and engines. Me and my partner only got one answer right so that pretty much shows were not mechanics. Over all today's session was great.
ReplyDeleteThe exercise was a fun way of understanding a process that can be used for analysis.
DeleteToday, we discussed process analysis. Two types of process analyses are directive and informative. Directive process analysis explains to do things with directions. Informative process analysis explains how something is done by giving information. The Exercise for today was a good example for explaining a process.
ReplyDeleteYes, the exercise helped better my understanding of the lesson.
DeleteDuring today's session we discussed process analysis. There are two different forms of a process analysis which are directive, and informative. The directive process analysis explains how to do something with directions. The informative process analysis gives information on how something is done. The example that was given today in class was a very good way to help us understand how a process analysis works.
ReplyDeleteGreat explanation on todays lesson.
DeleteGreat explanation. Really helped me understand what I missed.
DeleteYour explanation was very straightforward.
DeleteI was not able to attend class today because I was sick. But after reading the post from today's class I can get a pretty good idea of what happened today. I'm guessing that tests were given back. And the lesson was focused on the topic of process analysis. And then you even break that down into directive and informative processes. Directive explains how to do something with specific directions. Informative gives information on how a certain task should be done. Also, I guess there were extra credit opportunities given, so I need to look into those. Sounds like class was very productive today.
ReplyDeleteThat's unfortunate. I hope you get well soon.
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ReplyDeleteToday, we discussed process analysis. Process analysis is explaining how to do something or how something is/was done. It is breaking down a topic into stages to understand the process. It is usually in chronological order. There are two types of process analysis, directive and informative. Directive process analysis explains how to do something. It tells you what to do in the future. You should use second person when writing a directive process analysis. The other type of process analysis is the informative process analysis, which explains how something is/was done by giving information. It tells you what has occurred or what is occurring. You should use first person or third person when writing an informative process analysis.
ReplyDeleteIn the beginning of the class, we got to grade each other's test 2. I am satisfied with my grade, but of course I know I could have done better. We then found out about extra credit. It is a lot of points but i am not sure i will be able to go. After doing that, we discussed process analysis. We did some activities and it was kind of hard. It was fun to guess on the steps of changing the oil in a car. This was a very productive class.
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