Annotated bibliography

This bibliography includes a summary, abstract, or other information about the source. Write the bibliography entry in MLA, APA, or Chicago style. Then on the next line write the summary or abstract. Annotated bibliographies are often assigned as aids to starting a research project or to encourage reading of several articles on a given subject. Your entries will show how carefully you read and digested the article or book. The University of Wisconsin Writing Center provides useful examples.

Book review (or ” book report”)

Essay exam answer

Film review

PPST essay

Personal statement

Graduate school or scholarship applications may require a personal statement. The more competitive the program entrance, the more time you should allot to writing your statement since the sterling statement requires several revisions. Your statement should bring you to life, demonstrate that you have genuine knowledge of the program or scholarship, and show readers you uniquely fulfill requirements. Check this pdf for ideas for content and editing: personal-essay.pdf

Thesis statement

topic sentence

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