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3.

(expository) Usually, the expository essay is composed of five


paragraphs. The introductory paragraph contains the thesis or main idea.
The next three paragraphs, or body of the essay, provide details in support
of the thesis. The concluding paragraph restates the main idea and ties
together the major points of essay.

(literature) A literature review is a critical analysis of published


sources, or literature, on a particular topic. It is an assessment of the
literature and provides a summary, classification, comparison and
evaluation. At postgraduate level literature reviews can be incorporated
into an article, a research report or thesis.

4. Technical writing is straightforward, easy to understand explanations


and/or instructions dealing with a particular subject. It is an efficient
and clear way of explaining something and how it works.

Expository ---all they are trying to do is explain a concept,


imparting information from themselves to a wider audience

Literature--- One rule of thumb for expository writing: it has to


remain objective. Objectivity is writing that is free from personal
opinion.

1.technical writing---The main purpose of technical writing is to provide


sometimes complex information. This is the type of writing that will:
Assist a person with understanding more about a particular item, such as
a computer or a new drug or a new piece of technology. Explain how an object
works or how to complete a project.

Academic writing---Purpose

General purpose - to present information that displays a clear understanding of a


subject

Specific purpose - varies according to the assignment:

Argument and Persuasion - To persuade readers to accept the writer's opinion

Exposition* - To explain something

Description - To describe something


Narration - To tell a story

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