Key insights into the nature of writing as well as outlines for the development of various patterns of writing are addressed in these supplemental PowerPoint programs.

Note: These programs were not created originally as "stand alone" programs; in fact, they are used as outlines for lecture classes.  Nevertheless, they include major concepts of explanatory (expository) writing.

Active Reading
Tips for Active Reading
Some Words About the Writing Process--An Analysis

The Writing Process
The Nature of Insight
Types of Meaning
Paragraph Patterns
Primary and Secondary Development in Paragraphs
The Analysis of Voice

Narrative
The Narrative Essay

Description
Examples of Description
Principles of Descriptive Writing

The Essay
Introductory Paragraphs
Concluding Paragraphs
The Analytical Paragraph

Process Analysis
Principles of Process Analysis

Comparison/Contrast
Principles of Comparison and Contrast

Cause/Effect Analysis
Principles of Cause/Effect Analysis

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