Honest, perhaps, but discouraging. It makes writing seem pretty trivial. To show what we know. Hmm, I'm not sure I like that much better. Yes, there is.
Writing is a terrific way to learn.
In this view, then, writing is primarily about learning, not showing off what you already know. If writing an essay teaches you nothing, the assignment has been a failure. Expressive writing One common way to categorize writing is to distinguish between expressive and communicative writing. Expressive writing is personal and informal, written to encourage comprehension and reflection on the part of the writer. Open-ended and creative, expressive writing is a good way to start learning about a topic.