Question

I have to write a concept analysis paper. Does anyone have any ides on which concept I could do?

Answer 1

@lgbasallote could u help me?

Answer 2

do you have choices?

Answer 3

yes. but we dont have to chose from them if we dont want to. Here are some she gave us: health, fun, family, service, freedom, hope, success, hope, pain, forgiveness

Answer 4

hm i'd love to help but i have no idea what concept analysis is. i can tag a writing genius though @Day_2010

Answer 5

ok thnx

Answer 6

It will be awhile before I can get to you. I am currently working with someone. I will be with you in a minute or so. Okay?

Answer 7

ok.

Answer 8

@Day_2010, r u free now? i really need help ASAP if u dont mind

Answer 9

Okay, did you have any specific guidelines and most importantly do you know what an analysis concept paper is?

Answer 10

the prompt is: in a detailed essay of 4-5 pgs, use at least 2 of the Methods of Exposition to define an abstract concept in a concrete way. and im guessing it is basically when you analyze a concept. I dont know much about it.

Answer 11

Okay, now I see... So you need a topic? Also, yes you do 'analyze a concept'. In this case your concept will be your topic.

Answer 12

I have used this resource to help me when I write: http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/685/02/

Answer 13

i have alot of choices like success fun hope forgiveness pain home and family. but i dont know what exactly i am supposed to do in this paper

Answer 14

I see okay, what you essentially do is pose questions and answer them in the form of an essay these are some questions you could pose:

How does it influence of change people’s lives?
How does it influence people’s thoughts?
What is its primary purpose or function?
What emotions or thoughts are associated with it?
What behaviors are associated with it?
What consequences or effects does it have?
What is necessary to attain it or have it?
How does it matter to others?

Is the concept generally agreed upon?
Does the concept raise controversy? Explain why.
Why is it important that people have an appropriate understanding of this concept?
Are there complexities to the concept that people might overlook?
Does the concept need to be rethought? Why?
In what ways does it contribute to everyday life?
Is this a popular or high profile concept in society?
What is the possible connection between the topic and public concerns?

Answer 15

ok. do u know where i could see some samples so i get an idea of what im supposed to do?
and say I chose family, how would i "analyze" family?

Answer 16

Remember, your essay must go beyond simple definition. It should not be a process or procedure, but a concept. You must 'analyze' a concept (forgiveness). Analyzing requires more than acceptance at face value. Rather, you must break it apart and explore the true identity of the idea (forgiveness). This means you must question and examine your chosen concept, so yes all you do is analyze family. Sorry for my lengthy post. :)

Answer 17

I can do a quick search for you, so you can better understand.

Answer 18

It's basically an analysis where you present information. Here is a link: http://teacherweb.com/CA/VanNuysHighSchool/TovarsEnglishClass/sampleexpository.pdf

Answer 19

ok. thank u sooo much for your help!!! I really appreciate it! u really are a writing genius!

Answer 20

Your welcome! Also, hope you do well! :)

Answer 21

thank u!