Analysing a question, whether it is an essay question or a short answer question, is essentially the same - so don't let the titles scare you off.
Take the time to understand your assessment question. These resources demonstrate step by step just how to do that.
To write a good essay or response to an assessment question you first need to have a clear understanding of what a question is asking you to do. Understanding command words is the first step.
-Socrates