Writer's Guidelines: Analysis by Division

1. This is the procedure

Step 1. Begin with something that is a unit (subject).
Step 2. State one principle by which the unit can function.
Step 3. Divide the unit into parts according to that principle.
Step 4. Discuss each of the parts in relation to the unit.

2. This is the way you might apply that procedure to a good boss.

1. Unit
Manager
.
2. Principle of function
Effective as a leader
.
3. Parts based on the principle
Fair, intelligent, stable, competent in the field
.
4. Relationship to the unit
Consider each part in relation to the person's effectiveness as a manager

3. This is how a basic outline of analysis by division might look.

Thesis: Tobe effective as a leader, a manager needs specific qualities.

I. Fairness
II. Intelligence
III. Stability
IV. Competence in the field

4. The restaurant review will almost vertainly use the analysis-by-division pattern.

•The main parts of a typical review are ambiance, service and food.
•The review should contain specific descriptive details, examples, and information form the menu.
5. The short story review is likely to include analysis by division.

•In a short paper, you would usually use one or more of the short story's elements: setting, conflict, characters, plot, point of view, and theme.
•Develop your ideas by referring directly to the story; by explaining; and by using summaries, paraphrases, and quotations.
•Use the present tense in relating events in the story.

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