Expository Writing & Its Types: Complete Guide for Academic Success

1. What is Expository Writing? Every written script which exposes (brings forward) original and factual details of some topic is called expository writing. It aims to explain topics with objectivity and avoids subjective descriptions. It has its foundations in academia particularly in science, technology, engineering, business, and healthcare. All textbooks of pure sciences (Physics, Bio or Chemistry) are the best exemplar of this type of writing. However, persuasive (arguing for one view), narrative (telling a story) and speculative (exploring unproven ideas) writings have nothing to do with expository writing. 2. TYPES OF EXPOSITORY WRITING Since Expository writing explains REAL things about the REAL world using REAL facts, it is found in many forms.   2.1 DEFINITIONS Definitions normally explain the meaning of a term or word. They expound the core concepts briefly. They are essentially devoid of any ambiguity. Example: “ Language is a highly organi...