Online Writing Lab  Why Writing is Important  The typical
college student will be required to write a variety of essays
throughout his/her collegiate career.  These essay assignments
will cover a variety of goals and purposes. Most of the time, a
student will be required to work on an essay assignment as
homework.   Some of these assignments can be written using only
personal experiences or previously gained knowledge, while other
essays will require additional research and the use of outside
sources.  Sometimes, a student will be asked to write an essay
in class with a limited amount of time.  Regardless of the
actual assignment and the format used, understanding what makes
for good writing and the proper techniques to use can lead to
creating a well-crafted essay in a shorter amount of time.   Not
only is writing an important academic skill, but it is also an
important skill that translates into any career field.  Nearly
all professions require some form of writing on the job.  For
example, doctors and nurs