This document provides information and guidance about informational writing. It explains that informational writing presents factual information about a subject to inform or instruct readers. Examples of informational writing include reports, instructions, non-fiction books, newspaper articles, and recipes. The purpose is to inform readers by explaining topics, processes, or concepts. The document then outlines the steps for researching, drafting, and revising an informational writing piece, including developing an introduction that previews the topic, writing body paragraphs with facts, and concluding with a summary of the key points.