Writing & Composition
How to Learn Writing & Composition
Topics covered in a college-level Writing & Composition course include:
- developing a thesis
- supporting a thesis with evidence
- analyzing evidence
- synthesizing sources
- developing an argument
- using rhetorical strategies
- revising and editing essays
- researching & writing a research paper
- documenting sources in MLA, APA, or Chicago style.
Writing and composition skills are important for students to develop, as they need to be able to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral forms. There are a number of different ways to improve writing and composition skills, including practicing active listening, brainstorming ideas, and using outlines to organize thoughts. Additionally, it is important for students to proofread their work and get feedback from others in order to improve their writing.
Writing & Composition Resources
Writing 2
Writing 2 is a full unit course which builds on the writing skills developed in Writing 1. Writing 2 fosters a student's ability to write grammatically correct, unified, coherent and well-researched essays and research papers. In the process st...
NoRedInk
No Red Ink is on a mission to build better writers. Authentic Assessments Noredink students can rearrange sentences, edit and mark up text, organize ideas into outlines, and manipulate multi-paragraph passages. Unlimited, Adaptive Practice Ou...
Write My Name
Developed by experts and endorsed by parents and teachers, Write My Name helps to practice writing letters, words, names and phrases. Write My Name supports children to write their name, trace uppercase and lowercase letters, and write over 100 famil...
Writing 1
Writing 1 is a full year course intended to improve students’ ability to use written English. In pursuit of this goal, Writing 1 (Units 1-4) combines the teaching of grammar, mechanics and punctuation with a variety of writing assignments involving p...
VocabClass
VocabClass lessons are designed to engage students, improve motivation in learning the subject matter, and generate better results.
ENGL001: English Composition I
No matter what career you pursue, you must be able to communicate effectively and clearly if you want to be successful. This course will enhance your ability to do so by sharpening your critical thinking and writing skills. We will begin with a unit...
PRDV002: Professional Writing
Professional Writing is designed to provide adult learners with the basic skills they need to write effective documents in the workplace. In this course, you will learn how to analyze your audience so that you can write prose that is both clear and p...
ENGL002: English Composition II
The ability to research topics and incorporate information from your sources into your work is an important skill both in college and on the job. This course will reinforce the concepts you practiced in English Composition I by introducing you to bas...
Be Persuasive: Write a Convincing Position Paper or Policy Advice (Project-Centered Course)
About this Course In this project-centered course, you will learn everything you need to research and present an effective and persuasive position paper or policy advice. We recommend you sign up for a certificate as this course is on premium gradin...
Capstone: Writing a Research Paper
Welcome to the capstone project for the Academic English: Writing Specialization! This project lets you apply everything you’ve learned and gives you the practice you need for college classes by having you write a research paper. You'll have se...
Transform Your Writing Skills
The skills taught in this Specialization will empower you to succeed in any college-level course or professional field. You’ll learn to conduct rigorous academic research and to express your ideas clearly in an academic format. In the final Capstone...
Capstone: Your Story
Everything comes together in the Capstone. You will draft a complete story, narrative essay, or memoir of 8–15 pages. With the advice of your peer readers, you will revise, rewrite, and complete it. The skills you’ve learned of plotting, setting, phy...