Based on my years of experience in English teaching and tutoring, I have written and compiled articles about the most common writing assignments given in college. The list below is far from exhaustive, meaning you will likely encounter other assignment genres not listed. However, it's a good start! You will very likely encounter one or more of these.
As always, remember that every college instructor has his/her own set of instructions for each writing assignment you will be given. You must always read and annotate those instructions carefully.
As always, remember that every college instructor has his/her own set of instructions for each writing assignment you will be given. You must always read and annotate those instructions carefully.