Essays ....... PG

[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

Thank you for your time and eyes.

By: Ayleth Benitez