This document provides information on essay writing, including the definition of an essay, different types of essays, and tips for writing a good essay. It states that an essay is a long composition that can be formal or informal in nature. There are four main types of essays: narrative, descriptive, expository, and persuasive. The document then lists tips for writing essays such as choosing an interesting title, keeping the essay between 300-500 words, using simple language, avoiding mistakes, and outlining thoughts before writing. It also provides an example essay format that includes an introduction, three body paragraphs with supporting details each, and a conclusion.