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===Traditional Essay===
===Traditional Essay===
Traditional essays are mostly formal pieces of literature. Although the writer can add humor and their own creative writing style, one most not use slang or incorrect grammar. These types of essays are linear and do not have links. With a traditional essay the writer most pick a topic to research and discuss in full. A traditional essay is based on facts, while blogs are usually opinion driven. Essays are factually based because one has to research a topic thoroughly. This gives the writer all the necessary information he or she needs to write an efficient essay. In additional to that, traditional essays present all sides of the topic, even if the essay is persuasive. One of the largest differences between blogs and traditional essays is traditional essays require the writer to use a step-by-step structure. The essay starts off with an introduction, followed by body paragraphs, and finally come the conclusion. The writer should not stray from this basic structure.An essay should have a structure that includes all of the components below
Traditional essays are mostly formal pieces of literature. Although the writer can add humor and their own creative writing style, one must not use slang or incorrect grammar. These types of essays are linear and do not have links. With a traditional essay the writer most pick a topic to research and discuss in full. A traditional essay is based on facts, while blogs are usually opinion driven. Essays are factually based because one has to research a topic thoroughly. This gives the writer all the necessary information he or she needs to write an efficient essay. In addition to that, traditional essays present all sides of the topic, even if the essay is persuasive. One of the largest differences between a blog and a traditional essays, is traditional essays require the writer to use a step-by-step structure. The essay starts off with an introduction, followed by body paragraphs, and finally comes the conclusion. The writer should not stray from this basic structure.An essay should have a structure that includes all of the components below


*'''Introduction'''- This part encompasses the first paragraph. It will introduce the subject and will move from general to specific. The introduction can be the most intimidating part of the writing process. It is important for the introduction to remark clearly and pave the way for what is about to come. The writer should state the point and grab the reader’s interest in this paragraph.
*'''Introduction'''- This part encompasses the first paragraph. It will introduce the subject and will move from general to specific. The introduction can be the most intimidating part of the writing process. It is important for the introduction to remark clearly and pave the way for what is about to come. The writer should state the point and grab the reader’s interest in this paragraph.
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