Day 6 – Descriptive vs Analytical Writing

Struggling to write a literature review that goes beyond just summarizing articles? Day 6: Descriptive vs Analytical Writing Styles is your go-to resource to upgrade your academic writing from basic to brilliant.

This lesson breaks down the core differences between descriptive and analytical writing—two styles every researcher must understand to write a strong thesis, dissertation, or journal article. Using real examples, a comparison table, and practical rewriting prompts, this guide helps you transform passive summaries into active, insightful analysis.

Whether you’re a PhD student, Master’s researcher, or just starting your academic journey, this PDF lesson will help you improve critical thinking, write stronger reviews, and prepare for publication-level writing.

Perfect for anyone working on:

• A qualitative or mixed-methods paper

• A literature review section

• Journal article submission

• Thesis or dissertation writing

  Key Features:

  ✅ Simple breakdown of descriptive vs analytical writing

  ✅ Real-world before-and-after examples

  ✅ A side-by-side comparison table to highlight key differences

  ✅ Self-practice exercise to rewrite your own sentences analytically

  ✅ AI-friendly prompt to use with tools like ChatGPT or Notion AI

  📩 Instant PDF download available