Analytical writing
Literature analytical essay
A handout from a Northwestern literature course. It offers advice on writing an analytical essay, especially on developing a clear thesis, organizing ideas logically, and supporting them persuasively.
Introductions and conclusions for analytical papers
A handout from a Northwestern literature course, this contains examples of effective introductions and conclusions
Analysis vs summary
A handout from a Northwestern freshman seminar, this distinguishes summary from analysis and offers advice on writing a summary
Drafting an analytical paper
A handout from a Northwestern course for freshman, this guides students through the process of writing a paper analyzing an article about higher education
Advice about quoting
A handout from a Northwestern course, this explains how to quote sparingly in order to maximize the effect of each quotation
Analysis paper problems
A handout from a Northwestern course, this explains what to look for in order to revise a rough draft of an analytical paper
Developing a strong thesis
A handout from a Northwestern course, this explains the criteria for a strong thesis in an analytical paper
Tips for writing an introduction for an analytical essay
A handout from a Northwestern course, this offers advice on writing clear, interesting introductions
