Analytical Writing is an English Writing topic which is one of the hardest Writing topics but this PPT will help you a lot to improve. This includes all the rules and tips for interpreting a map
3. STRUCTURE
Paragraph -1
Introduction : Paraphrase the given question
Paragraph -2
Overview: Make two or maximum three general statement about the map.
To answer this you may ask : How has the given location changed?
: What are the main changes ?
: Were these changes dramatic or negligible ?
: were there any major improvement ?
Paragraph 3
Three or four specific changes
Paragraph 4
Further 3-4 specific changes
4. GROUPING
By Time
By Location
LOCATION
South, west, east, north,
South east, south east etc.
use prepositions of place, e.g. at/in/on/by/beside/to/off/from, to describe where
things are.
5. HOW TO DESCRIBE??????
Use past or present tense as and when it is required.
Passive voice for all types of human actions: constructions, destructions, etc
Simple past: time not specific; action completed in the past
Past perfect: an action completed in the past before another action commenced.
Present perfect: Began in the past but continues to the present
Buildings– demolished, knocked-down, flattened, replaced, renovated, built,
constructed, reconstructed, developed, extended, expanded, relocated, converted and
modernized.
Trees and Forests- cleared, cut-down, chopped-down, removed, planted.
Roads, bridges and railways lines- constructed, built, extended, expanded and
removed.
Leisure facilities- opened, set up, developed.
6. WAYS TO WRITE A GENERAL STATEMENT
1. Over the period, the area witnessed dramatic changes.
2. From 1995 to 2005, the city centre saw spectacular developments.
3. The village changed considerably over the time period.
4. During the 10 year period, the industrial area was totally transformed.
5. Over the past 20 years, the residential area was totally reconstructed.
6. Over the time period, the old docks were totally redeveloped.
7. Between 1995 and 2005, the old houses were rebuilt.
8. The central business district was completely modernised during the time period.
10. OTHER USEFUL VOCABS
Overall,
Developed substantially
Over…. Year period
Similarly,
Infrastructure
Amenities
In contrast
To the east of
……….. To the north
Regarding
However,
Had grown dramatically
On the other hand
As the first graph reveals
In the future,
The principle change
South east area
