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Writing Analysis Papers

Writing a good analysis paper takes time and critical thinking. It requires multiple viewings of the texts you wish to analyze, and it sometimes requires further research into the text's background or into certain aspects of cultural-critical theory.

The following pages offer some general tips for writing an analysis paper:

• Choosing a Topic
• Starting Your Analysis
• Developing a Thesis Statement
• Supporting Your Argument
• Finishing a Draft
• Revising Your Draft
• Tying Up Loose Ends

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