Choosing a text type: essay, persuasive piece or report and their conventions

What this note covers

1. The three permitted forms and what markers have reported about each
2. The argumentative essay (exposition): structure and voice
3. The discursive essay: weighing both sides before judging
4. The persuasive piece: speech, opinion article or letter to the editor
5. The report: headings, findings and recommendations
6. Establishing the type early and sustaining its conventions
7. Making the choice in the exam: a quick decision guide

7 sections · 10 key terms & formulas · 6 common mistakes