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Essays

An essay is a short piece of writing that discusses, describes or analyzes one topic. It can range in length from one paragraph to more than twenty. It can be about anything, and be written in almost any style. It can be serious or funny, straight-forward or symbolic. It can describe personal opinions, or just report information.

The Structure of an Essay
Structure of an Essay
Structure of an Essay: Outline
Short Essay and Outline "The Hazards of Moviegoing"
Short Essay "My Job in an Apple Plant"
5-Paragraph Essay and Outline "The Hazards of Moviegoing"
5-Paragraph Essay "My Job in an Apple Plant"
     Links:
      Writing an Essay (Thames Valley School Board)
      Powerpoint: Writing PERSONAL Essays
 
Common Types of Essays
Different Kinds of Essays
 
Argumentative
Argumentative Essays
Writing Argumentative Essays
Essays that Answer a 'Should' Question
     Links:
      Getting Started on an Argumentative Paper (Texas A&M University)
      Writing Argumentative Essays (esl planet)
 
Comparison/Contrast
Comparison/Contrast Essays
Comparison/Contrast Essays: Two Patterns
     Links:
      Getting Started on a Compare/Contrast Essay (Texas A&M University)
      Writing the Comparison and Contrast Essay (College of DuPage)
      Comparison and Contrast Essays (Alphabet Superhighway)
 
Definition
Definition Essays
Sample Essay - "The Real Meaning of Honesty"
 
Descriptive
Descriptive Essays
Sample: "A Small, Close-Knit Community"
Sample: "English is a Crazy Language"
     Links:
      Writing Descriptions (Purdue University)
 
Narrative
Narrative Essays
Sample: "Attitude is Everything"
Sample: "Josie's Triumph
     Links:
      Getting Started on a Narrative (Texas A&M University)
 
Cause-Effect
Cause-Effect Essays
Sample: "Town Meetings"
 
Process Essay
Process Essays
 
Critical Essays
Critical Essays
Writing Critical Essays about Literature
Writing A Critical Analysis of a Painting
Writing a Book Review
Writing Abstracts and Critiques
     Links:
      Analysis: General Literature (Texas A&M University)
      Analysis: Journal Articles & Essays (Texas A&M University)
      Critiques (The Writing Center at Rensselaer)
 
General Essay Links
The English Pages: Basic Skills (Longman)
The English Pages: Composition (Longman)
The Elements of Style (Bartleby.com)
The Nuts and Bolts of College Writing (Hackett Publishing Co.)

Updated July 17, 2002
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