Cover
Objectives
The Writing Process
Addressing the Prompt
Prewriting
Writing
Revising
Originality
Timed Writing 1
Integrated Writing 1
Introduction to Academic Essays
Essay Shape and Organization
Introduction Paragraphs
Body Paragraphs
Conclusion Paragraphs
Example Essay
Timed Writing 2
Integrated Writing 2
Descriptive Essays
Example Descriptive Essay 1
Example Descriptive Essay 2
Prewriting
Writing: Word Choice
Sources: Quoting
Revising
Revise: Descriptive Essay
Timed Writing 3
Integrated Writing 3
Comparison Essays
Example Comparison Essay 1
Example Comparison Essay 2
Prewriting
Writing: Unity
Sources: Summarizing
Revising
Revise: Comparison Essay
Timed Writing 4
Integrated Writing 4
Cause-Effect Essays
Example Cause-Effect Essay 1
Example Cause-Effect Essay 2
Prewriting
Writing: Cohesion
Paraphrasing
Revising
Revise: Cause-Effect Essay
Timed Writing 5
Integrated Writing 5
Additional Resources
Appendix 1: Development
Appendix 2: Punctuation
Appendix 3: Using Academic Vocabulary
Appendix 4: Finding Sources
Appendix 5: In-Text Citations
Answer Key
The Writing Process AK
Introduction to Academic Essays AK
Using Sources AK
Descriptive Essays AK
Comparison Essays AK
Cause-Effect Essays AK
Refining Writing AK
Writing for the TOEFL AK
Nuts and Bolts AK

Descriptive Essays

The purpose of a descriptive essay is simply to describe a subject. In this descriptive essay you will describe an important historical figure. Think about this person's attributes or characteristics. You may also describe things they accomplished.

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