Course: This I Believe: Writing a Creative Personal Essay

2. What is a Personal Essay?

While many types of writing are personal, they are not all personal essays.

Different types of essays depend on the purpose of the writer. In this lesson, we will think about WHY an author writes, and how that makes a difference in what type of essay, article, or story the author chooses to write.

Click on the link below titled "Personal Writing vs. Transactive Writing" and use the arrows to guide you through the information.

When you have finished and feel you understand the information, complete the "Identifying Purpose Quiz" posted below. Feel free to use your notes to help with the quiz -- you should easily get 100%!

What do you need to do?
1. Watch the presentation using the first link below.
2. Take the quiz using the second link below.