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About the Course

This course, 'Getting Started with Essay Writing,' is designed for students and professionals aiming to enhance their English academic writing skills, particularly those preparing for college-level studies. It provides a low-risk starting point to gain clarity and confidence in essay writing. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Create effective thesis statements for various essay types. - Plan and write well-structured compare/contrast, cause/effect, and argument essays. - Develop strong, well-supported body paragraphs. - Apply critical thinking and editing techniques to refine your academic papers. To succeed, learners should have intermediate English language proficiency and foundational writing skills. No specific software tools are required, as the course focuses on core writing principles and strategies....

Top reviews

BD

Nov 16, 2015

Thank you for teaching me how to write basic essays. This has been one of my most important goals for years. I've tried several other ways of learning but your method worked for me. Thank you so much.

EB

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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By Sylvia C

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Dec 27, 2016

Good course definitely recommended

By Luísa C F N

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Dec 28, 2017

Great course to practice writing!

By Zahra E

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Feb 20, 2016

I liked it. The content is clear.

By anas m r

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Feb 19, 2016

IMPROVE YOUR WRITING SKILLS HERE

By Ая Е

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Feb 26, 2025

The course is very interesting.

By Adil E M

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Jun 13, 2020

Thank you for this great course

By MD.Ali A

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May 15, 2020

I like this course.Thank you

By Ana G

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Oct 6, 2020

I feel like I learned a lot

By RAVIPRAKASH Y

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Aug 2, 2020

very good one. Thank you!

By Pham N T A

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Feb 1, 2016

This is a helpful course

By Sukru T

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Nov 26, 2020

good it is very useful

By mustafa a

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Jan 18, 2016

good. must be followed.

By Handa S

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Apr 25, 2017

Good for new learner.

By Marwa E S

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Sep 7, 2017

very helpful course

By saptarshi p

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Apr 23, 2020

Pretty helpful !

By Flavia A G A

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Nov 7, 2020

Very good mooc!

By kasper a

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Jan 21, 2019

So far so good!

By Noman M

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Mar 3, 2020

pretty helpful

By Dennis V

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Dec 19, 2017

It is helpful.

By German D P C

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Aug 21, 2017

Excelente :D

By kenan b

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Apr 22, 2020

good course

By Hung C

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Dec 18, 2015

Nice course

By Steicy H T

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Oct 25, 2015

Excellent!!

By Mahmoud z

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Sep 11, 2020

GOOD CLASS