Answer:
In my experience, essays work best for me to be able to show what I know. I feel that they are more effective than taking, say, a standardized test for example. This is because they are often multiple choice, and I find myself sometimes guessing rather than doing the intended work. In an essay, I have no option other than to type/write out what I know with little-to-no guesswork, making writing out an essay a superior option when it comes to displaying my knowledge on a topic. My preferred learning style is of the visual sort, and that means I learn best by taking notes, seeing examples, using charts and diagrams, etcetera. These skills influence my success on many different types of assessments, including essay writing, test taking, and project making. I am able to visually take notes on the topic at hand, often with examples, which, in my experience, greatly influences my success on these different types of assessments.