It is actually quite a simple course, easy to attend as it does not require a long time each week. However it did improve my writing skills, I'm considering to attend the next advanced writing course.
Getting Started with Essay Writing
Getting Started with Essay Writing
Instructors: Tamy Chapman
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What you'll learn
Master effective thesis statement creation for academic essays.
Develop skills to plan and write compare/contrast, cause/effect, and argument essays.
Construct well-developed body paragraphs with clear supporting evidence.
Enhance critical thinking and editing skills for stronger academic papers.
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This course is part of the Academic English: Writing Specialization
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TR
Reviewed on Oct 26, 2021
MU
Reviewed on Feb 10, 2016
I always loved writing. What I didn't know, however, was that writing had some scientific structures that could make it very interesting. Take this course and know why. I took and was very successful.
EB
Reviewed on Dec 4, 2015
I am only on the second week an have done my essay and feel very powerful. English is not my first language but the instructor made it easy for me by detailing every aspect of essay writing. Thank you
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