How to Write an Analysis

The analysis is the most difficult part to write because it requires you to think about how the essay is written and also how it is argued. You will want to consider what works and what doesn't work to prove the author's point and persuade the audience to agree with them. Generally, your analysis is the body of your essay and so it will be the longest part. You will take at least three aspects of the following list to use in your analysis. Each one of these aspects will form the basis for at least one paragraph of the body of your paper. You will use examples from the paper and your own arguments about these examples to prove your point. Sometimes, it can help to give examples from other pieces of writing, events, scenarios, or your personal experience to help you explain your analysis and support your conclusion.