FACTUAL / EXPOSITORY WRITING

a) Introduction
You are required to write a composition which demands some knowledge of the topic. This topic
requires the students to investigate an idea, evaluate evidence, expound on the idea and present in a
clear and concise manner. It is based on facts such as real events or happenings, real examples and real
figures if any. If it is on a current issue, you need to have read about it.

Guidelines in writing factual / expository essay

Understand what you should write
Have a good knowledge on the topic
Jot down relevant point using mind map
Arrange the points in sequence / orderly
Try to elaborate with real figures, examples, names
Points must be well explained or illustrated

DOS DONTS

Have a good knowledge of the topic Choose a topic if you are not sure about the facts

Jot down the points Start writing immediately

Define the topic & give relevant examples Start writing without giving any clear definition

Arrange points according to importance Jumble up your points

Give relevant examples & figures Forget to give relevant examples & illustrations

Present points clearly Present points poorly

Sum up points accurately End without a conclusion

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