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Q. Informative Projects
expository: "Of, pertaining to, or of the nature of, exposition; serving to set forth the meaning (of something); containing an exposition; explanatory" OED
What are informative projects?
Informative projects (e.g. Informative speeches, expository essays, analysis papers, compare-contrast essay, etc.) are meant to provide readers with a deep dive look into a topic or idea in a fair (balanced) way. The writer/speaker is expected to explain a topic, by comparing or contrasting/researching deeply/etc., in order to show how something works not based on an argumentative read, rather, in an objective or factual way.
How to do it:
When you're asked to provide an analysis or to analyze something, that means you're expected to dig deep into an idea/concept and provide observations about what you discover. Sometimes, an analysis is accompanied or paired with an argument -- based on what you discover through your analysis, you might find flaws or benefits within the idea/concept.
Be sure to find out what type of analysis you're supposed to provide, if it's attached to an assignment!
TO LEARN MORE:
Consider browsing these helpful handouts:
- Annotated Bibliography
- Case Study
- Literature Review
- Major Types of Informative Speeches - Writing Center at Colorado University
- Outlining: Introductions and Conclusions
- The Communication Triangle
- Writing in Your Major
- WRT 150: First Year Writing
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