I need to write a analysis paper on Samuel Morse. What is an "analysis paper". How can I get this started.

An analysis paper thoroughly investigates a subject. I suggest you briefly outline Morse's accomplishments in your introductory paragraph, concluding with a thesis statement about his work. Check these sites for more information.

http://www.academon.com/writing/analysis-paper.html

http://www.dartmouth.edu/~writing/materials/student/ac_paper/what.shtml