What is an essay and how does it differ from other types of assignments?
An essay is a well researched paper that is prepared on a single health topic. Unlike other forms of written assignments such as the dissertation or thesis, the essay may incorporate the writer’s viewpoint. For example, within nursing or radiography, it is not uncommon for a professor to solicit a piece that includes personal reflection. The essay is not argumentative unless the instructor requests an argumentative paper. Additionally, rarely does the essay go beyond accessing and citing published research.