Welcome to the Writing Practices course. This course aims to prepare you for performing writing tasks in academic contexts. In this course you will be introduced to basic academic writing skills. You will learn how the principles and structures of academic writing work when you are composing a variety of scripts. This course covers a wide variety of topics related to academic writing that will prepare you for presenting arguments, describing scientific processes and comparing objects and ideas.
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Welcome to the Writing Practices course. This course aims to prepare you for performing writing tasks in academic contexts. In this course you will be introduced to basic academic writing skills. You will learn how the principles and structures of academic writing work when you are composing a variety of scripts. This course covers a wide variety of topics related to academic writing that will prepare you for presenting arguments, describing scientific processes and comparing objects and ideas.
Course Positioning
Welcome to the Writing Practices course. This course aims to prepare you for performing writing tasks in academic contexts. In this course you will be introduced to basic academic writing skills. You will learn how the principles and structures of academic writing work when you are composing a variety of scripts. This course covers a wide variety of topics related to academic writing that will prepare you for presenting arguments, describing scientific processes and comparing objects and ideas.
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This course is an intermediate level course in academic writing, intended for learners who have basic proficiency in reading and writing in English. The knowledge gained from this course will help you write effectively in most academic situations.
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You would need a functional computer, a steady internet connection, a good browser, and access to Google Drive for this course.
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Course Introduction
This module introduces you to the course. The course introductory video orients you to the skills and knowledge you will acquire through this course. You will also meet and greet your peers around the globe through a discussion prompt.
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Foundational academic writing practice
Strong focus on originality and avoiding plagiarism.
Addresses grammar, punctuation, and effective summarization.
Builds fundamental writing skills from paragraph structure.
Prepares learners specifically for academic writing tasks.
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Read 'On Writing Well' by William Zinsser
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Gain a solid foundation in writing by reading this classic guide to nonfiction writing.
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Purchase and read the book.
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Take notes on key concepts and techniques.
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Apply what you've learned to your own writing.
Follow a tutorial on how to write an academic essay
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Gain a step-by-step guide to writing an effective academic essay.
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Find a tutorial on how to write an academic essay.
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Follow the steps in the tutorial.
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Apply what you've learned to your own writing.
Attend a writing workshop or conference
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Connect with other writers and learn from experienced professionals by attending a writing workshop or conference.
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Find a writing workshop or conference that interests you.
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Register for the event.
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Attend the event and participate in the activities.
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Network with other writers and professionals.
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Join a writing group
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Get feedback on your writing and improve your skills by joining a writing group.
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Find a writing group that interests you.
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Join the group and participate in the activities.
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Share your writing with the group.
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Get feedback on your writing.
Practice writing paragraphs on different topics
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Improve your paragraph writing skills through regular practice.
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Paragraph Writing
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Choose a topic.
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Brainstorm ideas.
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Write a topic sentence.
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Write supporting sentences.
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Write a concluding sentence.
Write a blog post on a topic related to academic writing
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Enhance your writing skills and share your knowledge by creating a blog post on a topic related to academic writing.
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Academic Writing
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Choose a topic that interests you.
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Research your topic and gather information.
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Write a draft of your blog post.
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Edit and revise your blog post.
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Publish your blog post.
Read 'On Writing Well' by William Zinsser
Show steps
Gain a solid foundation in writing by reading this classic guide to nonfiction writing.
View
On Writing Well: The Classic Guide to Writing...
on Amazon
Show steps
- Purchase and read the book.
- Take notes on key concepts and techniques.
- Apply what you've learned to your own writing.
Follow a tutorial on how to write an academic essay
Show steps
Gain a step-by-step guide to writing an effective academic essay.
Show steps
- Find a tutorial on how to write an academic essay.
- Follow the steps in the tutorial.
- Apply what you've learned to your own writing.
Attend a writing workshop or conference
Show steps
Connect with other writers and learn from experienced professionals by attending a writing workshop or conference.
Show steps
- Find a writing workshop or conference that interests you.
- Register for the event.
- Attend the event and participate in the activities.
- Network with other writers and professionals.
Join a writing group
Show steps
Get feedback on your writing and improve your skills by joining a writing group.
Browse courses on
Peer Support
Show steps
- Find a writing group that interests you.
- Join the group and participate in the activities.
- Share your writing with the group.
- Get feedback on your writing.
Practice writing paragraphs on different topics
Show steps
Improve your paragraph writing skills through regular practice.
Browse courses on
Paragraph Writing
Show steps
- Choose a topic.
- Brainstorm ideas.
- Write a topic sentence.
- Write supporting sentences.
- Write a concluding sentence.
Write a blog post on a topic related to academic writing
Show steps
Enhance your writing skills and share your knowledge by creating a blog post on a topic related to academic writing.
Browse courses on
Academic Writing
Show steps
- Choose a topic that interests you.
- Research your topic and gather information.
- Write a draft of your blog post.
- Edit and revise your blog post.
- Publish your blog post.
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