DEFINITION OF WRITING TYPE OF WRITING

CHARACTERISTIC OF GOOD WRITING

Graphism of symbols such as letters that express some meaning; Something written, such as a document, article or book; The process of representing a language with symbols or letters; A work of an author; The style of writing of a person; Intended for or used in writing.

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Cause/Effect Essay
Writing about meaningful relationships between events and their results. oCause is what made an event happen oEffect is what happens as a result of that event.
Good Cause/Effect: Clearly distinguishes between a cause and an effect. Establishes a clear thesis statement. Presents information in an effective order.

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Comparison/Contrast essay
Write about similarities and differences. Good Comparison/Contrast: Uses subjects that have enough in common to be compared and or contrasted Serves a purpose-either to help readers make a decision or understand the subjects being compared and/or contrasted Presents several important, parallel points of comparison/contrast Arranges points in a logical organization

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Definition Essay
Writing that tells what something means. Good Definition: Tells readers what term or concept is being defined Presents a clear and precise basic definition Uses examples to show what the writer means Uses words and examples that readers will understand
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Description Essay
Painting a picture" with words.

Good Description : Creates a main impression-an overall effect, feeling, or imageabout the topic Uses concrete, specific details to support the main impression Uses details that appeal to the five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch
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Narration Essay
A writing that tells a story. Good Narration: Includes specific details to make the incident come alive for your reader. Focuses on re-creating an incident that happened to you over a short period of time (usually an emotional experience). Conveys a particular mood (feeling) - do you want to suprise your readers, make them laugh, have them share in your sorrow or fear?
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Persuasive Essay
Are writing to convinces others by presenting solid, supported arguments. Good Persuasion: Takes a strong and definite position on an issue or advises a particular action. Gives logical reasons and supporting evidence to defend the position or recommend action. Considers opposing views. Has enthusiasm and energy from start to finish.
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Process Analysis Essay

Write to explain how to do something or how something works. Good Process Analysis: Either helps readers perform the steps themselves or helps them understand how something works Presents the essential steps in a process Explains steps in detail Presents steps in logical order (usually time order chronological)

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Good writing means that contains no bad mistakes. That is, no errors of grammar, punctuation, or spelling.
Basic characteristics of good, effective writing: Good writing has a clearly defined purpose. It makes a clear point. It supports that point with specific information. The information is clearly connected and arranged. The words are appropriate, and the sentences are clear, concise, emphatic, and correct.

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