We are asked to write many different kinds of texts. These could be essays, discussion board posts, reflective journals, business reports, case studies, emails, presentations, and so on.
To see samples of these different types of writing, explore our writing sample gallery. Each sample contains notes and suggestions on how to write for that type of writing:
Academic Writing
- Academic Writing Characteristics
- Analysis
- Discussion Board Posts
- Introduction & Conclusion Paragraphs
- Outlines
- Research Paper
Common Writing Assignments
- Annotated Bibliography
- Article Critique
- Argumentative Writing
- Blog/Article
- Case Study Analysis
- Discussion Board Post
- Graduate Writing
- Literature Review
- Outlining
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Problem-Solution Paper
- Reflective/Journal Writing
- Research Paper
- Summary vs Analysis
Business and Professional Writing
- Writing in Business (an overall guide)
- After-Interview Email
- Blog /Article
- Business Memo
- Business Report
- Case Study Analysis
- Cover Letter & Resume
- Email Etiquette
- Executive Summary
- PowerPoint Presentations
- Presentations
- Problem-Solution Paper
- Professional Letter
- Professional Writing Characteristics
- SWOT Analysis
- White Paper
Discipline-Specific Writing
- Writing in Education
- Samples included such as Philosophy of Education, Lesson Plans, Assignment Prompts and Rubrics, Web Content, and more!
- Writing in Business
- Samples included such as Business Reports, Business Memos, Presentations, and more!
- Writing for Journalism
- Writing about Literature