Unlock the power of eloquence and make your voice resonate like never before with Essay Writing 101. This isn't just a dive into grammar and structure--it's your gateway to transforming thoughts into captivating narratives that connect with any audience. Imagine every page you write, compelling and crystal clear, drawing readers into a world crafted by you. Together, we'll untangle the complexities of language, refashion ideas into vibrant essays, and elevate your writing to new heights. Join us, and discover techniques that not only enhance your academic prowess but also revolutionize how you communicate in every facet of life. Your journey to becoming a master wordsmith begins here. Enroll today to unleash your full potential!
Essay writing involves a structured process of pre-planning and organizing through steps like topic identification, question development, and argument structuring. While some may view it as a tedious task, essay writing holds great potential for creativity and personal expression.
Lesson 1-
Lesson 1: Anatomy of an Essay+
For the purposes of this course, an essay is defined as "a short written piece of non-fiction, often expressing the author's own personal and well-reasoned viewpoint, presented in an organized and professional way".
An Introduction+
An Introduction
Lesson 1 Assignment+
Lesson 1 Assignment
Lesson 2: Grammar Unlocked: Mastering the Building Blocks of Language
Conjunctions connect ideas within sentences, divided into three types: coordinating, correlative, and subordinating, each playing a distinct role in sentence construction. Similarly, interjections like 'Wow!' serve to express emotion, often punctuated by exclamations, and stand apart from the grammar structures of a sentence.
Lesson 2-
Lesson 2: Grammar Basics, Part I -- The Parts of Speech+
In English, there are eight distinct parts of speech: adjectives, adverbs, conjunctions, interjections, nouns, prepositions, pronouns, and verbs.
Lesson 2 Assignment+
Lesson 2 Assignment
Lesson 3: Mastering Capitalization and Punctuation for Clarity
With capitalization, knowing when to use uppercase letters for proper nouns, first words, and titles is key, while punctuation marks such as commas and dashes help in organizing and conveying the correct message. Both are essential elements for precise and effective communication.
Lesson 3-
Lesson 3: Grammar Basics, Part II -- Capitalization & Punctuation+
With a basic review of the parts of speech completed, we can now turn our attention to other crucial grammatical issues: capitalization and punctuation.
Lesson 3 Assignment+
Lesson 3 Assignment
Lesson 4: Essentials of Agreement: Fixing Common Writing Errors
Despite often being overlooked, accurate subject-verb agreement ensures grammatical precision, with frequent errors in contractions and when writers misjudge the subject amidst nearby nouns. Particular attention is necessary for singular and plural forms in academic terms and collective nouns.
Lesson 4-
Lesson 4: Grammar Basics, Part III -- Subject-Verb Agreement & Other Writing Mishaps+
This lesson will examine the common errors made with regard to subject-verb agreement, as well as a number of other common and troublesome writing errors.
Lesson 4 Assignment+
Lesson 4 Assignment
Lesson 5: Essays Simplified
This lesson explores various essay types, known as rhetorical modes, emphasizing how the human brain processes information. By understanding and leveraging these modes, writers can effectively organize their content and engage readers.
Lesson 5-
Lesson 5: Types of Essays+
This lesson examines each of the major types of essay based on these rhetorical modes, providing a brief definition for each and further notes on using each style to the writer's advantage.
Lesson 5 Assignment+
Lesson 5 Assignment
Lesson 6: Mastering the Art of Essay Focus: Selecting Topic and Thesis
This lesson highlights the importance of selecting a manageable topic from a broad subject to maintain clarity and coherence in essay writing. Formulating a precise thesis statement from a relevant topic ensures the essay's arguments are well-directed.
Lesson 6-
Lesson 6: Topic & Thesis Selection+
This lesson delves into the methodology for selecting and narrowing an appropriate topic for your essay.
Lesson 6 Assignment+
Lesson 6 Assignment
Lesson 7: Argument Essentials: From Thesis to Evidence
Establishing a coherent supporting argument and gathering research are crucial next steps after forming a thesis statement. The lesson clarifies the intellectual nature of arguments and the importance of evidence from various sources, including facts, expert opinions, quotes, and anecdotes.
Lesson 7-
Lesson 7: The Argument, Research & Citations+
This lesson provides insights into creating a rationale for the thesis statement backed by other sources and sound thinking.
Lesson 7 Assignment+
Lesson 7 Assignment
Lesson 8: Mastering the Essay Blueprint: A Guide to Structuring Your Introduction
An essay's clarity and effectiveness depend on pre-writing tasks like crafting a thesis, gathering resources, and creating an outline, which aligns information logically. The essay then develops through engaging the reader in the introduction, elaborating in the body, and summarizing the ideas in the conclusion.
Lesson 8-
Lesson 8: Outlining the Essay+
This lesson covers the basic organizational structure common to many essays, as well as the role of reason in establishing a coherent, logical framework from which to base the actual written text.
Lesson 8 Assignment+
Lesson 8 Assignment
Lesson 9: Mastering Essay Beginnings: Techniques for an Engaging Introduction
To draw readers in, an essay must begin with an engaging introduction that clearly presents the topic and thesis. Techniques such as stirring curiosity and humorous anecdotes are effective, but it's essential to steer clear of banal statements and quotation overload.
Lesson 9-
Lesson 9: The Introduction+
This lesson will examine various details of the introduction, including how to capture the readers' attention and some poor introductory styles to avoid.
Lesson 9 Assignment+
Lesson 9 Assignment
Lesson 10: Concluding with Impact: Techniques for Memorable Endings
In essay writing, a cohesive body drives the reader forward through meticulously crafted paragraphs, transitioning seamlessly into a profound conclusion. The conclusion should underscore key arguments and resonate with the reader, linking back to earlier points for closure.
Lesson 10-
Lesson 10: The Body and Conclusion+
This lesson will take a closer look at paragraph structure and how to create a satisfying conclusion for an essay.
Lesson 10 Assignment+
Lesson 10 Assignment
Lesson 11: Refining Your Writing
First drafts often house many errors, so a meticulous editing process is necessary to refine content and ensure consistency. The revision stage offers a chance to identify and correct problems, improving the essay's overall readability and effectiveness.
Lesson 11-
Lesson 11: Revisions & Finishing Touches+
This lesson discusses the process and techniques used for revising and polishing essays for maximum impact when they are finally read by the intended audience.
Lesson 11 Assignment+
Lesson 11 Assignment
Lesson 12: Crafting Clarity: Sidestepping Cliches, Colloquialisms, and Hyperbole in Your Essays
Crafting a compelling essay necessitates recognizing the downfalls of using jargon and libelous statements, which can alienate readers or even incur legal issues. Focus on refining a writing style that prioritizes concise, inclusive, and precise language.
Lesson 12-
Lesson 12: Some Final Writing Pitfalls To Avoid+
This lesson examines each of these pitfalls and provides suggestions for the aspiring essayist on how to avoid them.
Lesson 12: Final Essay Assignment+
Lesson 12: Final Essay Assignment
In This Course
11 Hours average completion time
1.1 CEUs
12 Lessons
25 Exams & Assignments
150 Discussions
12 Videos
13 Reference Files
6 Articles
Mobile Friendly
Last Updated July 2021
Description
Skills You'll Develop
Thesis formulation and argument development
Engaging introductions and impactful conclusions
Effective pre-planning and organizing
Meticulous editing and refinement
Precision in capitalization and punctuation
Understanding diverse rhetorical modes
Clarity in language and style
Creative and personal expression
Accurate subject-verb agreement
Mastery of grammar fundamentals
Skills You'll Develop
Thesis formulation and argument development
Engaging introductions and impactful conclusions
Effective pre-planning and organizing
Meticulous editing and refinement
Precision in capitalization and punctuation
Understanding diverse rhetorical modes
Clarity in language and style
Creative and personal expression
Accurate subject-verb agreement
Mastery of grammar fundamentals
More About This Course
Gather Strong Evidence: Build arguments with robust research
Conclude with Impact: Deliver memorable endings and closure
Create Effective Outlines: Structure essays logically and persuasively
Enhance Writing Clarity: Utilize capitalization and punctuation effectively
Understand Rhetorical Modes: Organize content to engage readers
Master Grammar Essentials: Learn key building blocks of language
Achieve Grammatical Precision: Fix common writing errors confidently
Select Focused Topics: Ensure clarity with manageable essay subjects
Refine Essay Quality: Perfect drafts through detailed revisions
Craft Engaging Introductions: Hook readers from the first sentence
Explore Essay Creativity: Expand personal expression through essays
What You'll Achieve
Define an essay by identifying its characteristics and purposes, distinguishing it from other forms of writing.
Demonstrate how to structure a coherent essay by applying preplanning and organizing strategies.
Define the eight parts of speech in English with examples.
Demonstrate the correct use of each part of speech by creating sentences.
Define appropriate capitalization rules for titles, quotations, proper nouns, and adjectives by providing examples and exceptions.
Apply correct punctuation marks, including apostrophes, colons, and commas, to construct clear and effective sentences by completing practice exercises.
Recognize and correct common errors in subject-verb agreement by identifying mismatched subjects and verbs in sentences
Demonstrate the correct usage of collective nouns, amounts, and distance terms by employing singular verbs in appropriate contexts
Define and distinguish between the major types of essays, such as choice, classifying, comparison/contrast, and evaluative styles.
Demonstrate the ability to write an essay using one of the rhetorical modes discussed, showcasing appropriate structure and style.
Define the difference between a subject, topic, and subtopic by providing examples within a specific area of study.
Identify an appropriate thesis statement by evaluating topic questions for relevance and specificity within a selected subject.
Define the structure of a logical argument by identifying premises and conclusions to support a thesis statement.
11 Hours average completion time
1.1 CEUs
12 Lessons
25 Exams & Assignments
150 Discussions
12 Videos
13 Reference Files
6 Articles
Mobile Friendly
Last Updated July 2021
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