Getting Started with Essay Writing

  • 4.7
Approx. 20 hours to complete

Course Summary

This course is designed to help students develop their essay writing skills. It covers everything from understanding essay prompts to structuring and revising essays.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn how to analyze essay prompts and create strong thesis statements.
  • Discover strategies for organizing and structuring essays effectively.
  • Develop skills for revising and editing essays to improve clarity and coherence.

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Learning Outcomes

  • Develop the skills to analyze essay prompts and create strong thesis statements.
  • Learn how to organize and structure essays effectively.
  • Develop the skills to revise and edit essays to improve clarity and coherence.

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of grammar and sentence structure.
  • Ability to write simple essays in English.

Course Difficulty Level

Beginner

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced
  • Video lectures

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Description

Course 2: Getting Started with Essay Writing

Outline

  • Course Introduction
  • Course Introduction Video
  • Academic Integrity Video Lecture
  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Message about Opinions
  • Essay Writing
  • What is an Essay? Video Lecture
  • Introduction Paragraphs Video Lecture
  • Body Paragraphs Video Lecture
  • Paragraph Basics Video Lecture
  • Conclusion Paragraphs Video Lecture
  • The Writing Process Video Lecture
  • Learning Objectives
  • Learning Objectives
  • Thesis Statement Practice
  • Learning Objectives
  • Learning Objectives
  • Topic Sentences Practice
  • Learning Objectives
  • Sample Essay
  • Essay Writing Practice Quiz
  • Essay Writing
  • Writing Compare/Contrast Essays
  • Introduction to Writing Compare/Contrast Essays
  • Compare/Contrast Essay Video Lecture
  • Teacher Discusses a Compare/Contrast Essay
  • Learning Objectives
  • Compare/Contrast Practice
  • Compare/Contrast Writing Assignment
  • Sample Compare/Contrast Essay
  • Links to Other Resources
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Compare/Contrast Essays Practice Quiz
  • Writing Compare/Contrast Essays
  • Writing Cause/Effect Essays
  • Introduction to Writing Cause/Effect Essays
  • Cause/Effect Video Lecture
  • Teacher Discusses a Cause/Effect Essay
  • Learning Objectives
  • Cause/Effect Practice
  • Cause/Effect Writing Assignment
  • Sample Cause/Effect Essay
  • Links to Other Resources
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Learn More!
  • Cause/Effect Essays Practice Quiz
  • Writing Cause/Effect Essays
  • Writing Argument Essays
  • Introduction to Writing Argument Essays
  • Argument Essays Video Lecture
  • Teacher Discusses an Argument Essay
  • Learning Objectives
  • Debatable vs Non-Debatable Practice
  • Argument Practice
  • Argument Writing Assignment
  • Sample Argument Essay
  • Links to Other Resources
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Argument Essay Practice Quiz
  • Argument Essays

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course provides clear instructions and examples for effective essay writing

Pros from User Reviews

  • Clear and concise instructions
  • Helpful examples and exercises
  • Great for beginners
  • Valuable tips and tricks
  • Interactive and engaging

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some parts may be too basic for experienced writers
  • Could benefit from more advanced topics
  • Limited feedback from instructors
  • Not enough focus on research and citation
  • Lack of diversity in essay topics
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Tamy Chapman, Helen Nam
University of California, Irvine
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Tamy Chapman

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