How to write a technical process description; how to describe a process; what information to include; how to incorporate visuals into your description.

1. descriptions
PROCESS
technical

2. OUTCOMES

3. OUTCOMES
Recognize the correct organization of
a process description

4. OUTCOMES
Identify the key components of an
effective introduction

5. OUTCOMES
Describe each stage in a process
correctly

6. OUTCOMES
Write an appropriate conclusion

7. PROCESS
DESCRIPTION

8. A general, step-by-step description of
how a process happens
PROCESS
DESCRIPTION

9. It does not tell the reader what to do
but describes how something happens
PROCESS
DESCRIPTION

10. PROCESS
DESCRIPTION
consists of four main parts

11. title
1

12. Start with a clear title that
precisely states the topic.
title

13. Start with the word
“How”
title

14. title
How Wind Turbines Provide Electrical Energy
1. Introduction
A turbine is a machine that spins around in a moving fluid (liquid or gas) and catches some of the energy passing by.
A wind turbine is a turbine that converts kinetic energy from the wind into electrical energy that can be used to
power homes and businesses. This description is intended to describe to a non-technical audience the basic process
of how wind turbines convert the wind into electricity.
To operate, a wind turbine needs rotors (blades), a gearbox, a generator and a tower. It also needs adequate wind.
Wind Power Density (WPD) is derived from a combination of wind speed, wind sustainability, turbulence, height
above the ground and a number of other factors. Depending on their size, turbines need wind speeds of between 12

15. introduction
2

16. Provide the information your
audience needs to understand
the process.
introduction

17. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages

18. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages
Start with a definition of the
process you’re describing

19. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages
Explain the intended
audience and the purpose of
the description

20. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages
Mention any prior knowledge
the reader will need in order
to understand the
description.

21. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages
Provide a brief overview of
what happens during the
process

22. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages
Mention any special
conditions that are needed
for the process to happen

23. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages
Give a definition of any
ambiguous terms or terms
that reader may not know

24. Definiton
Intended Audience
Prior Knowledge
Brief Overview
Special Conditions
Definitions
Preview of Stages
Mention any special
conditions that are needed
for the process to happen

25. introduction

26. stages
3

27. Each stage is a
process in itself.
stages

28. The description of each stage should be
a miniature process description.
stages

29. Definition
Special Conditions
Process
Sub-stages

30. Definition
Special Conditions
Process
Sub-stages
Start with a definition by
explaining the overall change or
effect of the stage.

31. Definition
Special Conditions
Process
Sub-stages
Mention any conditions that are
needed for this stage to work
(e.g. what should have
happened in previous stages)

32. Definition
Special Conditions
Process
Sub-stages
Give a step-by-step explanation
of what happens during the
stage

33. Definition
Special Conditions
Process
Sub-stages
If the stage is divided into sub-
stages, discuss each one in turn
with a separate sub-heading.

34. Always describe the stages of
the process in the
chronological order.
H

35. stages

36. Use sequence words to
show the order of events
stages

37. stages

38. conclusion
4

39. Review the key points from
the description
conclusion

40. Summary
Complete Cycle
Outside Sources

41. Summarize the
description by reminding
the reader of the stages.
Summary
Complete Cycle
Outside Sources

42. Go through one complete
cycle of the process by
briefly describing what
happens at each stage.
Summary
Complete Cycle
Outside Sources

43. Refer the audience to
places where they can get
more information.
Summary
Complete Cycle
Outside Sources

44. conclusion

45. visuals
5

46. Use visuals that illustrate
the process, not just the
objects.
visuals

47. visuals

48. review

49. End of Lesson