TYPES OF WRITING

NARRATIVE ARGUMENTATIVE DESCRIPTIVE FACTUAL

Write a story

State their views

Describe a
scene/event,
place, person

Based on
facts

SAMPLE OUTLINE FOR ESSAY

HOW TO GET EXCELLENT RESULTS

IN THE EXAMINATION

TITLE

Introduction
A. Background information
B. Follow a few guidelines to get good results

Introduction (P1)

Body
A. Important to pay attention to class
1. To understand teacher
2. Will not miss valuable information
3. To take notes to study and revise

Paragraph 2

B. Study throughout class and not before exam

1. Become confused because too much to study
2. Panic leads to stress
3. Study at eleventh hour too late

Paragraph 3

C. Prepare timetable
1. To allocate time effectively
2. Time is not wasted on other activities
3. Stick to schedule to get benefit
Conclusion
A. Can achieve success
B. Follow guidelines

Paragraph 4

Conclusion (P5)