Having to write essays is a daunting experience for most students. This course has been developed to help reduce those anxieties by showing how to do a great job of producing impressive essays. Written and presented by Dr. Neil Thompson, a highly experienced essay marker, independent verifier and external examiner, it covers some of the common mistakes made and offers practical guidance on how to make sure that you do what is required to get the best results. It features 20 short video lessons and a workbook that includes exercises to consolidate and extend your understanding, plus space for notes. On completion of the course, you will therefore have a useful resource that you can go back to every time you are called upon to write an essay.
What you’ll learn
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How to write impressive essays
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How to feel less anxious about essaywriting
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How to avoid some of the common problems and pitfalls
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How to be more confident in tackling written assignments
Who this course is for:
- Anyone registered for a course where essays need to be written
Course Features
- Lectures 23
- Quiz 0
- Duration 1h 51m
- Skill level All levels
- Language English
- Students 0
- Certificate Yes
- Assessments Self
Curriculum
- 4 Sections
- 23 Lessons
- 365 Days
- Introduction2
- Essaycraft19
- 3.1Lesson 1: Why write essays?6 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 2: How to fail an essay8 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 3: Doing the reading6 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 4: Answer the question, the whole question and nothing but the question6 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 5: How to write a plan6 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 6: How to structure an essay4 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 7: Using arguments4 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 8: Being analytical5 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 9: In my opinion …4 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 10: Using evidence6 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 11: Writing clearly6 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 12: Presentation7 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 13: A matter of style4 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 14: Referencing5 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 15: Equality and inclusion4 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 16: Critical evaluation6 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 17: Checking your work4 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 18: Submitting your work4 Minutes
- 3.1Lesson 19: Learning from feedback6 Minutes
- Conclusion1
- Premium Certificate & Transcript1