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.
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Content Writer
- USA: $48,000
- India: ₹3,50,000
- Spain: €22,000
- Copy Editor
- USA: $44,000
- India: ₹3,00,000
- Spain: €20,000
- Grant Writer
- USA: $51,000
- India: ₹4,00,000
- Spain: €25,000
Related Topics for further study
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
BeginnerCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Video lectures
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Notable People in This Field
- Stephen King
- Margarita Tartakovsky
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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 writingPros 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