Genre in writing refers to the different categories or types of literature. It helps classify and organize works based on their style, content, and form. It can be seen as different types of writing, each with its own unique characteristics, styles, and purposes. Example, an informal review paper focuses on presenting facts and data without taking a particular stance or showing bias. It’s all about providing objective information to the readers. So, you can think of genres as different “flavors” of writing, each serving a specific purpose.

Throughout this semester, I’ve learned that different types of writing have different rules and styles. For example, in scientific writing, there’s a structure called IMRAD, which stands for Introduction, Methods, Results, and Discussion. It helps organize scientific papers. I’ve also learned how to write scientific pieces in a more storytelling way, like a narrative. Which adds an interesting twist to presenting research as well as makes the text easier to read by anyone despite their education.