Essays Reports
- Argumentative and idea-based - Informative and fact-based
- Semi-structured - Formally structured
- Not written with a specific reader in - Usually written with a specific
mind (except the marker) purpose and reader in mind
- Written in single narrative style throughout - Written in style appropriate to each section
- Usually do not include sub-headings - Always include section headings
- Usually do not include bullet points - Often use bullet points
- Usually no tables or graphs - Often includes tables or graphs
- Offer conclusions about question - Offer recommendations for action