There are several different types of essays. The table below identifies, defines, and provides links to additional resources for five of them.
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Type of Essay |
Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|
| Argument | An argument essay uses evidence to persuade readers to take your side of an argument. | |
| Description | A description essay utilizes the readers' fives senses - sight, sound, taste, smell and touch - to create an image | How to compose a descriptive essay |
| Narrative | A narrative essay tells a story to allow readers insight into a particular topic | |
| SWOT | A SWOT essay is a tool for auditing an organization and focusing on factors such as strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats. | How to construct a SWOT essay |