You should choose a process that you know well, like how to do something, cook something, build something, fix something. I’ve had students write about how to fix a busted electrical outlet, make Jamaican jerk chicken (yummy, but too spicy for me!), and use a yoga exercise to help back pain. So you can write about something you know and don’t have to do research for. You can use “I” and “you” in this paper as you are speaking directly to the reader and telling them what to do. Aim for a friendly and helpful tone, but you are the expert here!
Be sure to start with an introduction paragraph that tells what the process is and the purpose of it for the reader.
The second paragraph is for ‘setting the process up’. Anticipate any tools the reader will need (like “a kitchen timer”). If there are materials and ingredients involved (like for a recipe), list those too, perhaps in a bulleted list or a second paragraph. If there are any risks involved, note that too, and any cautions, like “Be sure to preheat the oven to 350 degrees”, or “Children can do this, but you must monitor them closely for they will be using a knife.”
Then in the middle, describe the steps of the process sequentially. You can do this with a step in each paragraph, or by numbering the steps. What should they do first, then what? What ingredients or materials are needed for this step? Try to explain as clearly and plainly as you can. If you need a picture or graphic at any point, please add that.
You can number your list of steps if you think that will help, but each step should be in its own paragraph.
The conclusion should describe the finished product or what benefit the reader should get from doing this process. End with a positive sentence that sums this up and what they can do now.