An informative essay educates your reader on a topic. It can have one of several functions: to define a term, compare and contrast something, analyze data, or provide how-to instruction. It does not present an opinion or try to persuade your reader.
Write an informative essay that does the following:
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Clearly informs the reader about a topic without presenting your opinion.
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Correctly uses required style (e.g. MLA or APA) to organize and format the essay, and to create in-text citations and a bibliography.
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Cites research from academically reliable sources from library databases.
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Includes a properly developed introduction and conclusion.
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Is grammatically correct with few errors in spelling or mechanics.
NOTE: For specific requirements (i.e. - formatting style, number of pages, etc.) follow your instructor's guidelines.
Image from page 3 of Myles, R., & Tuang, H. (2014). Grade 2: Informative writing lessons. The Los Angeles Unified School District's Academic English Mastery Program. https://achieve.lausd.net/cms/lib/CA01000043/Centricity/Domain/217/MELD_Informative_CCSS_Lesson_2.pdf