TY - JOUR
AU - Jacobs, Karen
AB - I think we would all agree that writing is a complex cognitive occupation. It is something that I very much enjoy in all of its different types: 1. descriptive writing which includes poems, memoirs, and diaries; 2. persuasive writing which includes editorials such as a letter to the editor of a newspaper or to a legislative; 3. expository writing which includes scientific research papers such as published in WORK; and 4. narrative writing which is storytelling. Along with expository writing, narrative writing has been a focus of mine.In 2012, I embarked on the goal of co-authoring and self-publishing a children’s storybook. The first book, How Full is Sophia’s Backpack? was such a positive experience that I co-authored and self-published 21 books over the last 10 years. You can find the list of books on my blog at: https://blogs.bu.edu/kjacobs/.One of my motivations for narrative writing was to accurately portray characters with disabilities and address challenging topics such as visiting the doctor, getting vaccinated, epilepsy, autism, and dementia in a meaningful manner for young children. Evidence research supports that children’s literature that includes individuals with disabilities enhances understanding of differences, how these children perceive themselves, how they are seen by their 
TI - Different types of writing
JF - "Work: A Journal of Prevention, Assessment and Rehabilitation"
DO - 10.3233/wor-236002
DA - 2023-03-24
UR - https://www.deepdyve.com/lp/ios-press/different-types-of-writing-XKSeS3lR3h
SP - 763
EP - 763
VL - 74
IS - 3
DP - DeepDyve
ER -