Getting Started with Essay Writing
Course 2: Getting Started with Essay Writing This is the second course in the Academic English: Writing specialization.
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- Duration 20 hours
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Course 2: Getting Started with Essay Writing This is the second course in the Academic English: Writing specialization. By introducing you to three types of academic essays, this course will especially help prepare you for work in college classes, but anyone who wants to improve his or her writing skills can benefit from this course. After completing this course, you will be able to: - create effective thesis statements for your essays - plan and write compare/contrast, cause/effect, and argument essays - write well-developed body paragraphs Note: The lectures and practice activities are available for free, but you must upgrade to the pay version in order to take the quizzes and get feedback on writing assignments.Modules
Welcome
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PeerReview
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Peer Review
- Introductions
2
Videos
- Course Introduction Video
- Academic Integrity Video Lecture
2
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- Pre-Course Survey
- Message about Opinions
Introduction to Essays
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2
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3
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2
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- What is an Essay? Video Lecture
- Introduction Paragraphs Video Lecture
3
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- Learning Objectives
- Learning Objectives
- Thesis Statement Practice
More about Writing Essays
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2
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3
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Assignment
1
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- Essay Writing Practice Quiz
2
Videos
- Body Paragraphs Video Lecture
- Paragraph Basics Video Lecture
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- Learning Objectives
- Learning Objectives
- Topic Sentences Practice
Writing Essays Conclusion
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Peer Review
- Academic Essay Discussion
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- Conclusion Paragraphs Video Lecture
- The Writing Process Video Lecture
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- Learning Objectives
- Sample Essay
Module Quiz - Essay Writing
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1
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- Essay Writing
Writing Compare/Contrast Essays
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- Compare/Contrast Essays Practice Quiz
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- Compare/Contrast Essay Discussion
- Compare/Contrast Essay Peer Review
3
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- Introduction to Writing Compare/Contrast Essays
- Compare/Contrast Essay Video Lecture
- Teacher Discusses a Compare/Contrast Essay
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- Learning Objectives
- Compare/Contrast Practice
- Compare/Contrast Writing Assignment
- Sample Compare/Contrast Essay
Additional Resources
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- Links to Other Resources
Module Quiz - Writing/Compare Contrast Essays
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- Writing Compare/Contrast Essays
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- Quiz Instructions
Writing Cause/Effect Essays
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Assignment
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- Cause/Effect Essays Practice Quiz
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Peer Review
- Cause/Effect Essay Discussion
- Cause/Effect Essay Peer Review
3
Videos
- Introduction to Writing Cause/Effect Essays
- Cause/Effect Video Lecture
- Teacher Discusses a Cause/Effect Essay
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- Learning Objectives
- Cause/Effect Practice
- Cause/Effect Writing Assignment
- Sample Cause/Effect Essay
Additional Resources
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- Links to Other Resources
Module Quiz - Writing Cause/Effect Essays
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Assignment
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Assignment
- Writing Cause/Effect Essays
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- Quiz Instructions
- Learn More!
Writing Argument Essays
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- Argument Essay Practice Quiz
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Peer Review
- Argument Essay Discussion
- Argument Essay Peer Review
3
Videos
- Introduction to Writing Argument Essays
- Argument Essays Video Lecture
- Teacher Discusses an Argument Essay
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- Learning Objectives
- Debatable vs Non-Debatable Practice
- Argument Practice
- Argument Writing Assignment
- Sample Argument Essay
Additional Resources
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- Links to Other Resources
Module Quiz: Writing Argument Essays
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- Argument Essays
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- Quiz Instructions
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"Getting Started with Essay Writing" is an essential course in the Arts & Humanities domain, crafted to enhance your academic writing skills. As the second course in the "Academic English: Writing" specialization offered by Coursera, it is designed to prepare you for college-level work by guiding you through three fundamental types of essays: compare/contrast, cause/effect, and argument essays. Under the expert guidance of experienced instructors, you will learn to create compelling thesis statements, develop well-structured body paragraphs, and effectively plan and execute your essays. This foundational-level course is perfect for anyone looking to refine their writing abilities, whether you are gearing up for college or simply wish to improve your writing prowess. The course spans approximately 1200 minutes of content and is accessible through various subscription options, including Starter, Professional, and Paid plans. While lectures and practice activities are freely available, upgrading to a paid version will unlock quizzes and personalized feedback on your writing assignments, ensuring a comprehensive learning experience. Join this course to master the art of essay writing and set a strong foundation for your academic success!
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