English 1302

Factual Essay

Fact based essay writing could include almost any topic one could think of. These would relate to religion, politics, ethics, science and technology, literature, humanities, social studies, mathematics etc. They are usually heavy on explanation and research discussed by innumerable people, with various inputs that are verifiable and reliable.

So how do you deal with these topics? For one, first understand the topic thoroughly. What are you required to do? Do you need to simply describe the topic, or do you need to analyze it? What are your parameters for the essay? Are the boundaries drawn for you, or do you need to ascertain the beginning and the end of the subject matter given to you? A factual essay is one which deals with real subject matter. It includes facts and figures. A particular topic must be discussed in an objective manner with examples to support opinions. Here, it is advised to use present tense. Choose one of the following topics for your factual essay:

· Global Warming: Reality or Myth?

· Online Learning more efficient than the traditional learning process ● Russia: Friend or enemy?

Successful factual essay must have concrete examples to justify ideas of the writer. These examples should not always be common outdated ideas, but recent and relevant ones to maintain the attention of readers. Factual essays are one-sided in perspective. Quotations must be used to enhance the quality of writing as it shows prior knowledge research work. To take a stand on this argument, you would have to be acquainted with the facts of the subject. Therefore, any essay on fact based topics would require careful research, planning, and presentation.

Length of essay: 3 pages (plus a works cited page) total of 4 pages

MLA format: Times New Roman and Font size 12. Follow all rules of MLA format.