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Now, you know that using the process sequences will help the readers
understand the process of your research/experiment. A clear chronological order
of research/experiment processes/procedures make the readers be able to
imitate the step if they want to get the same result. It is also important to add
some details in your explanation on research/experiment processes/procedures.
Here are the details that you may add.

Detail related to Examples
Method  The baskets are directed to the appropriate secondary sorting
- how something is done. section by means of coding pegs.
 The drainage is accelerated by suction.
 The vapour is then compressed by means of a compressor.

Position  The pulp goes to the mixer, where materials are added to
- where something happens improve the quality of the paper.
 The steam from the boiler is admitted into the cylinder in
which there is a piston.

Purpose  This is then chemically etched to reduce its thickness.
 From there it is absorbed by plants to build carbohydrates
in green leaves.
 In order to take heat out of the low-temperature interior
of the refrigerator, work must be done.
Taken from http://www.uefap.com/writing/function/process.htm

Look at the previous research process. Do you find out whether Langos gave
detail related to method, position and purpose in his research process?
Underline those details and identify their category. Write (1) for method, (2) for
position and (3) for purpose.

… Tip …

 Avoid using process sequences only at the beginning of
sentence*.
 Use some process sequences in the middle of the sentence

*It can be sound repetitive.

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