College Writing 101

Name: College Writing 101
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Master the Art of Writing the Academic Essay

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Created byCharlene Gill

Last updated 11/2020

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What you'll learn

What it takes to succeed in writing for college
Overcome your fears of writing--and GET STARTED!
Understand the STEPS to successful college writing
Overcome writer's block and silence your inner Critic
How to face that blank page or screen--and keep the ideas flowing
Craft a strong, powerful, effective thesis statement
Compose clear, cohesive body paragraphs
Write engaging, compelling introduction and conclusion paragraphs
Polish your essay to fix any grammar, spelling, or punctuation issues
Discover insider tips that will help you to instantly impress your professors with your work
Achieve confidence in your writing abilities
The 6 most common essay types you'll face in college--and how to write them successfully

Course content

8 sections • 71 lectures • 8h 44m total length

Introduction and Welcome!7:29
Succeed from Day One: Develop the Mindset of the Successful Writer (Part 1)8:59
Succeed from Day One: Develop the Mindset of the Successful Writer (Part 2)8:58
What IS a College Essay, Anyway, and How Does One Write It?!6:11
Quiz: College Essay Structure!
What Do Professors Expect From You (Part 1)6:28
What Do Professors Expect From You (Part 2)8:50
What Can You Expect from Professors? (part 1)6:49
What Can You Expect from Professors? (part 2)7:02
The Types of College Essays Part 17:44
In these videos, you'll discover the 6 types of essays you'll most likely encounter in academic writing--and how to succeed in writing them.
The Types of College Essays Part 27:46
Explore descriptive and narrative essays, using sensory details to paint vivid pictures and explain why their subjects matter, while learning to structure narratives with clear, chronological order.
The Types of College Essays Part 37:29
Discover how-to essays and compare and contrast essays teach readers through clear steps, detailed outlines, and why similarities and differences matter in college writing.
Introduction Quiz!

Obstacles to Writing: Obstacle #1--The Critic Part 15:10
Obstacles to Writing: Obstacle #1--The Critic Part 27:20
Learn to control your inner critic by timing its input, listening only near the end of drafting, and distinguishing specific, useful feedback from vague, mean-spirited critiques.
The Critic Quiz
Obstacles to Writing: Obstacle #2--Writer's Block7:54
Obstacles to Writing: Obstacle #2: Writer's Block (Cont'd)7:53
The Writing Prompt (part 1)6:09
The Writing Prompt (part 2)8:56
How to Get Started Writing Part 18:57
How to Get Started Writing Part 17:32
How to Get Started Writing Part 26:39
How to Get Started Writing Part 37:11
How to Get Started Writing Part 48:35
Getting Started Quiz!

What is a Thesis Statement?7:04
Learn to craft a thesis statement that announces your position and lists reasons, providing your essay’s outline. Place it as the introduction’s last sentence to signal topic, stance, and structure.
Thesis Statement Quiz # 1
Write a Successful Thesis Statement8:43
Write a Successful Thesis Statement (Part 2)7:21
Thesis Statement Quiz #2
Body Paragraphs: Easy as P.I.E. Part 13:16
Learn to build body paragraphs with the pie formula—points, illustrate, and explain—ensuring every paragraph includes all three elements for clear, concise analysis.
Body Paragraphs: Easy as P.I.E. Part 27:14
Body Paragraphs: Part 310:19
Explore a student’s body paragraph from rough draft to final draft, identifying P, I, and E elements, and apply evidence, source use, and clear argument structure using the uniforms example.
Body Paragraphs Quiz
Introduction Paragraphs Part 16:05
Introduction Paragraphs Part 29:16
Examine three types of hooks for introduction paragraphs, state a fact, pose a question, and offer a quote, and learn how they lead to a clear thesis in college writing.
Introduction Paragraphs Quiz!
Conclusion Paragraphs Part 16:52
Conclusion Paragraphs Part 211:14
Conclusion Paragraphs Part 39:59
Conclusion Paragraphs Quiz
MID-TERM EXAM!!!

Notorious Confusables Part 17:20
Notorious Confusables Part 27:00
Notorious Confusables Quiz!
Capitalization Part 17:02
Capitalization Part 26:01
Capitalization Quiz!
Commas: Rule 17:50
Commas: Rule 26:49
Learn how to use commas with introductory phrases, including one-word and longer phrases, with clear rules and examples to guide writers.
Commas: Rule 35:57
Commas: Rule 48:36
Commas: Rule 55:50
Commas: Rule 68:18
Comma Quiz!
Semicolons: Rule 16:49
Semicolons: Rule 25:14
Semicolon Quiz
Colons6:37
Apostrophes: Part 15:52
Apostrophes: Part 28:48
Apostrophe Quiz!
The Dash7:27
The Hyphen7:46
Parentheses8:04

Making the Grade: Insider Tips to Acing Your College Writing Classes (Part 1)8:58
Making the Grade: Insider Tips to Acing Your College Writing Classes (Part 2)8:07
Adopt professional formatting—black ink on white paper, double spacing, 12-point font, proper headings, page numbers, and correct citations—while following instructions, meeting word counts, contextualizing globally, and proofreading for polish.
Making the Grade: Insider Tips to Acing Your College Writing Classes (Part 3)5:43
Making the Grade Quiz!
How To Avoid Plagiarism8:08
Plagiarism Quiz
Wrap Up--and Thank you!4:20
FINAL EXAM!!!

Requirements

Basic working knowledge of English grammar
Be ready to become a better writer!

Description

This course covers the essential skills needed to write successful college essays. You'll receive insider tips on how to write strong, engaging, interesting essays that win you top scores and high praise from your professors. You'll also deepen your confidence in your writing abilities and emerge from this course a better communicator!

You'll view engaging video lectures and discover the tips top students know for mastering the art of academic writing. You'll also have the opportunity to practice and apply the techniques you learn in the course! You gain access to reviews, quizzes, and homework assignments to ensure understanding--and all resources have a detailed answer key so you understand WHY your answers are correct.

The course is structured with YOU, the student, in mind. I'll walk you through the process of writing a college essay, from the second your start reading the assignment prompt though developing ideas to revising and polishing the final product. We'll even cover how you can ensure your papers impress your professor from the second he/she begins reading.

You'll emerge from this course armed with the knowledge and abilities you need to be successful in writing--and not just in college writing, but in all the various forms of communication required of you in the modern world, including and especially the professional world that awaits you beyond your graduation. Plus, we'll have fun along the way, so register NOW, and let's get you started on the path to becoming a better writer!

Who this course is for:

This course is for anyone who wants to better understand college writing--and how to succeed in their academic writing assignments

College Writing 101

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Course content

College Writing Overview: Welcome to Writing for College!11 lectures • 1hr 24min

Getting Started and Developing Your Ideas11 lectures • 1hr 22min

Turn Your Ideas into an Essay2 lectures • 14min

Composing the Core Four: Writing Your Essay11 lectures • 1hr 27min

Polishing Your College Essay: How to Revise and Edit Like a Pro!6 lectures • 38min

Grammar, Spelling, and Punctuation18 lectures • 2hr 7min

Conducting Collegiate-Level Research7 lectures • 56min

Making the Grade: Succeeding In Your College Writing Classes...and Beyond5 lectures • 35min

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