Learn the tips and tools of successful writers from a college professor with twenty years of experience grading essays.
InstructorKevin deLaplante
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The curriculum covers the entire process from initial assignment analysis and brainstorming to research, outlining, and final citations.
Instruction includes a breakdown of argumentative essay components, specifically analyzing introductions, arguments, and conclusions.
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This slide outlines two case study exercises for the course: rewriting a short student essay and writing a real student essay from start to finish.
This slide illustrates the course's pedagogical focus on structure over mechanics, visually demonstrating that students should prioritize essay structure rather than getting bogged down in minor details.
An infographic illustrating that proper instruction needs to start in middle and high school, well before college, highlighting a gap in foundational education.
This visual aid illustrates how reaching the top 10-15% of a class represents a high standard of achievement, using a bell curve graph to contextualize student performance.
Learner feedback suggests the experience is heavily lecture-based, lacking sufficient active writing modules or practical exercises to reinforce concepts.
Some signals point to difficulty navigating the course due to long or unclear session titles that can hinder efficient note-taking.
The curriculum aligns with the target audience of students needing academic writing support.