[YOUR] BOOK OF WRITING SECTION 6 TEMPLATE AND GUIDELINES ESSAYS Essays – Explain what an essay is (I know, this is where I usually explain it to you but now that you have made it to the end of this project, it’s your turn) Types – Explain each type of essay and state its purpose Persuasive (Argumentative) Expository (Informative) Definition or Description Process (How-to) Compare and Contrast Cause and Effect Analytical/Critical Evaluative Interpretive Narrative (Tells a story) Personal Statement/Anecdote Research Timed Document Based Question (DBQ) Synthesis Strategies/Planning Tips/Steps – Explain how to plan and organize essays and how to analyze and break down prompts. Pre-writing/Prompt Analysis/Outlining Researching/Evaluating of Sources Work Cited Page – Explain and give an example of how to set up a works cited entry in both MLA and APA formats there are subtle differences between each format, so be sure to identify them clearly. MLA Format APA Format
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