Types of Writing

Determining the type of writing you will need to do, will help you determine your topic (subject), purpose (why you are writing), style (how you should write) and tone (your attitude toward your subject - supportive, condeming, objective, etc.)

Traits of Effective Writing:
Although the type of writing you will be doing is important, the following are certain traits that ALL good writing follow:

Stimulating Ideas
Logical Organization
Engaging Voice
Original Word Choice
Effective Sentence Style
Correct, Accurate Copy
book cover imageSee pages 21-26 in your Writer's, INC. for detailed descriptions and writing samples that will help you become familiar with each of these traits. The assessment rubrics for each type of types of writing listed below are based on these 6 traits of effective writing.

Types of Writing:


cause/effect essay
Good Caus e order.

comparision/contrast essay
definition essay
description essay
narration essay
persuasive essay
process analysis essay
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