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ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH

{DATA BASED ANALYSIS}

V KARUNA
Department of English
• WHAT IS AN ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH?
• Analytical Paragraph writing - An analytical
paragraph is a form of descriptive writing on the
basis of a given chart, graph, data, outline, clues,
table, etc. When writing an analytical paragraph,
one should remember to describe the facts in the
best possible manner and to cover the information
provided.

• The analytical paragraph has to be written in


around 100-120 words. So the paragraph must use
clear and crisp language along with providing
complete details of the chart given in the question.
There will be an internal choice given.
FEATURES OF ANALYTICAL PARAGRAPH WRITING

. It describes the given chart, table, data, graph, cues


etc.
. It should be brief and comprehensive (include
complete information at the same time).
. It should state facts that are provided by the
chart.
. It is necessary to make use of simple and
accurate language.
. It should mention figures and quantities
appropriately.
. It is appropriate to use the same tense throughout the
FORMAT OF ANALYTICAL
Introduction:
PARAGRAPH
Introduce in one or two lines the subject of the
graph given.

Body:
Explain in detail what the graph is about, use
relevant figures, explain trends, make
comparisons and contrasts.

Conclusion:
Conclude the paragraph, giving the
THE INTRODUCTION
The first line of the paragraph should describe in
brief what the graph is about. It should be an
introduction to the reader of the context of the
chart given. When writing the introduction, you
need not go into the details. You just need to
mention what is clearly evident from the chart or
the graph given in the question. It is best to write
the introduction in one or two lines.
The following part of the analytical paragraph
should contain details of the graph/chart given in
the question. It should contain all the important
information. It is extremely important to choose
Organizing information
You should look for the large
differences that are very prominent.
You can mention the aspect which is
the smallest or the largest in the data
given. Any aspects that are similar
should be mentioned next. You should
further mention about the aspect that
has remained unchanged or constant
throughout.
Comparing information
If the chart mentions two different parties,
for example, men and women, refer to both
of them in the analytical paragraph. If there
is any contrast or comparison that could be
drawn, you must present it effectively. If the
chart is about a particular time period or
highlights trends of several years, mention
each year in a concise manner. If any
comparison or contrast can be done for two
Mentioning quantities
When including numbers and figures,
their accuracy must be ensured. There are
a number of ways that can be used to
describe quantities, for example-
percentage, fraction, ratios, etc.
Connecting sentences
If different information or ideas are there,
you should use connectors or linking
phrases to link them logically. The
sentences of the paragraph should be
The conclusion
The last line of the paragraph should
summarize the idea mentioned and the
information in general. It should be
concluding in nature and act as the closing
statement. The key is to choose wisely the
important information, organize it well,
state correct facts and summarize it
properly.
Useful tips for writing an analytical
paragraph
For an introduction, you can start
with the following phrases-
1. The chart given above describes
2. The table suggests
3. The line graph shows
4. The data given provides
information about
5. The pie chart illustrates, etc.
. For describing trends, use phrases and words
like- a pattern of growth, rapidly doubled,
skyrocketed, striking increase, peaked, soaring
rates, declined, plummeted, leveled off,
stagnated, fluctuate, starting to rise, starting to
fall, drop down, slightly, etc.

. For describing quantities, use various styles


like- 48% of, one-third of, nearly one-fourth of,
almost 80%, majority, on average, twice as
much, almost equal, the highest, the lowest,
very close to 2%, roughly, approximately 5%
For establishing a relationship or
contrast use phrases and words like-
relationship between, similarly, in contrast
with, in comparison to, but in the opposite
case, however, whereas, when it comes to,
as opposed to, while, striking difference,
noticeable difference, etc.
. For the conclusion and other
connecting phrases use- overall,
subsequently, in all, in a nutshell, for
the chart given, in short, striking
• The chart shows the division of household tasks by
gender in Great Britain. Write an analytical paragraph
describing the chart given in not more than 200
words.
DIVISION OF HOUSEHOLD TASKS BY GENDER IN GREAT
BRITAIN

The chart shows the number of minutes per


day spent by British men and women in doing
household tasks. On an average, the women
spend about four hours doing household
tasks whereas the men spend less than two
and half hours. The tasks on which women
spend more time than men include cooking,
cleaning house, taking care of the children
and laundry. In doing all these tasks, women
spend approximately 200 minutes which is
almost three times the time spent by men in
other hand, men spend twice the time than
women in doing tasks like gardening,
maintenance and other odd jobs in the
house. Men spend the highest time, almost
50 minutes, in gardening and pet care.
While the women spend only 30 minutes
for these tasks. The time spent by men in
washing, ironing and sewing clothes is as
low as 2 minutes per day as opposed to 25
minutes spent by women. In short, women
spend far more time doing household
chores than men whilst men prefer to do
• The pie chart shows the proportion of people from
different households living in poverty in the UK in 2002.
Write an analytical paragraph to describe the
information in 100-120 words.
•
HOUSEHOLDS LIVING IN POVERTY IN THE
UK
The given pie chart illustrates seven
different categories of households living in
poverty in the UK in 2002.It is clearly
evident from the pie chart that 26% of the
total poverty-stricken households are those
of sole parents. Single people without
children account for the second highest
proportion with 24%.In contrast to couples
without children that accounts for just 9%,
aged persons and aged couples proportion
for 12% together for poor households.
Overall, 14% of all households in the UK
were living under poverty. The younger
generation had a greater poor percentage
than their aged counterparts. Couples
without children had better economic
conditions than those with children.
• The graph given shows estimated sales of gold in Dubai
in 2002. Write an analytical paragraph describing the
line graph in around 150 words.
SALES OF GOLD IN DUBAI
The line graph depicts the estimated sales of
gold in Dubai for a period of twelve months in
2002 in millions of Dirhams. In January 2002,
the sales stood at 200 million Dirhams. It
steadily increased through the next month and
peaked to 350 million Dirhams in the third
month of the year. However, the gold sales
started to plummet over the next three months
and hit 110 million Dirhams in the month of
July. Unexpectedly, the sales doubled in August
before coming down to the same level as in July
for the month of September.
For the next two months of the year, the
gold sales levelled off to 180 million
Dirhams and then slightly increased in
December. Overall, the estimated gold sales
fluctuated in 2002. The sales were the
highest in the month of March and lowest in
the months of July and September. The
sales at the end of the year were almost the
same as they were in the beginning of the
year.

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