Writing Differences original

Research papers and creative writing are at two complete ends of the writing spectrum. Their purposes are completely different; and they are structured very differently. I will analyze these differences in the following text, breaking down multiple aspects of each.  

                Research papers are meant to study and analyze a topic. They are generally written in paragraph form, started with a central argument or thesis, and use the following paragraphs to strengthen their original statements. Research papers are generally written for school or work, and are meant to be very informative but lean in creativity and entertainment factor. They are usually written for a very specific audience and are tailored to apply to that group. They are made to get their point across and do not much more beyond that. Because of this, research papers can be very dry to read and very boring to right. They need to be accurate and often need multiple citations for any information used to comprise them. However, compared to creative writing, research papers can be easier to do quickly since they are fairly straight forward.

                Creative writing is much more wide open. Its form, purpose, and style can all differ dramatically from one work to another. Creative writing can be used to tell stories, to get a point across in an indirect way, or even as a form of art. It contains a wide variety of topics and genres as well, including romance, action, thrillers, sports, and just about anything else.  Creative writing is generally more entertaining and deep then formal writing, and usually appeals to a wider audience. Most people read creative writing in their leisure and it appeals to readers of all ages.

                In my personal experiences with both, I have generally enjoyed creative writing more. While research papers can be easier to form and sometimes quicker to write, I enjoy being able to improvise within my writing and go into any direction in which I please. I had fun with the creative writing project that we did in groups earlier in the year for this reason. I think it can be fun to start writing and see where you end up after a while.

                In conclusion, research papers and creative writing are different for a number of ways. Comparing the two show how dynamic writing can be and how writing is used for completely different purposes.