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ANALYSIS OF A
TOPIC: WRITING ESSAYS AND TERM PAPERS by Lisa Dinis
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Analyzing a topic is often the first
step in researching an essay or term paper. It describes and defines a topic
and its importance. Does the topic have value? Why should it be discussed?
Answering these questions is important in an analysis of a topic. An analysis
of a topic often compares items with others so in many ways an analysis of a
topic can be compared to a comparison/contrast essay or it can be described as
a descriptive essay. The purpose of an analysis of a topic essay is exactly
what it states, which is to analyze the specific item, idea, article, etc.
Often an analysis essay is done with articles, stories, or books. It begins
with a short summary of the book. The writer usually begins with what they have
read, and then dissects it to state how he/she feels about the book. Do they
agree with the author? What types of emotions does the book create in the
reader? The analysis should include characters, plots, themes, and the purpose
of the story or book. The analysis should provide a rational appeal as to why
the writer is making the analysis of the book.
An example of an
analysis of a topic essay can be done with the story of Cinderella. Who are the
main characters in Cinderella? What is the plot? Why are the wicked sisters so
mean to Cinderella? Who is the wicked stepmother? What happens after the clock
strikes midnight? What does the prince use to find Cinderella? What emotions
does the story of Cinderella bring to the reader? Could this story be true? Why
or Why not? What themes are found in the story of Cinderella?
Simple
questions lead the writer of the essay to answer these questions in an analysis
of the story. Often the best way to do an analysis of a story or book is to
create questions to be answered. What is the purpose of the book? What
characters are important in the story? Do you like the way the author told the
story?
No two people will write an analysis of a story the same. It is
similar to a book report in that it gives facts about the story or book. It
goes farther than a book report in that it does a personal analysis of the way
the writer of the essay sees the events in the story. In many ways an analysis
of a topic can be creative in that no two people would ask the same questions
or look at the same two things in an analysis.
The best way to begin
an analysis of a subject, place, article, or book is to brainstorm as many
features of the item as possible. Why is the analysis to be made? Why does the
instructor want the analysis to be done? What are the main characteristics of
the item? Who are the characters in the story? Why are these characters
important?
Brainstorming will help the writer of the essay to be as
creative as he/she wants or to keep it as simple as he/she may want.
Create an outline with the thesis and main points of the story or book. The
five-paragraph essay is perfect for this type of essay. Use a hook or attention
getter to open the essay. State the thesis. Have three main points to support
the thesis. End with a conclusion that leaves a take-away value.
Articles and books are often the topic of most analyses essays. However,
some instructors assign analyses of a topic to see how well students understand
what is being discussed in class or even a portion of the lesson. Knowing how
to analyze a topic is important. Often employees are required to write analyses
of different items or even a contract that has been written.
Custom
analysis essays and term papers are often used in various careers, as different
employees are required to write about an item they sell, something they plan to
purchase, contracts, or etc. The ability to write a custom analysis essay or
research paper will be important in the future of most students.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Lisa Dinisis a custom academic writer, editor,
and researcher at CustomPapers.com.
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