Building an academic essay from scratch

🎉 **Course Title:** Building an Academic Essay from Scratch 🚀 **Course Headline:** Essay-Structuring Tools for Non-Mother Tongue English (ESL) Students ~ Essay Writing for Beginners --- ### Course Description Are you an ESL student struggling with essay writing in English? Or perhaps you're a beginner looking to master the art of crafting compelling academic essays? Look no further! 📚 **"Building an Academic Essay from Scratch"** is the comprehensive course you've been searching for. Dive into the world of essay writing with step-by-step guidance tailored specifically for non-native English speakers. #### What You'll Learn: - **Essential Paragraph Construction:** Learn to build strong, coherent paragraphs that serve as the foundation for your essays. - **Essay Organization Skills:** Discover how to structure your essay logically from introduction to conclusion. - **Research and Citation Mastery:** Find out where to source credible information and how to properly cite using the Harvard referencing system. - **Time-Saving Strategies:** Access all necessary resources in one place, saving you hours of unnecessary searching and sifting through ads and irrelevant tutorials. #### Course Features: - **Visual Learning Aids:** Engage with an abundance of graphics, images, and real-world examples to enhance your understanding. - **Practical Activities:** Downloadable activities in various formats (Word, PDF, HTML) allow you to apply what you learn directly. - **Flexible Pace:** Work through the course at your own pace, on your own time, making learning accessible and convenient for you. - **Downloadable Templates & Checklists:** Take advantage of handy templates, checklists, and downloadables to guide you every step of the way. #### By the End of the Course, You Will Be Able To: - **Interpret Prompts:** Understand what an essay prompt is asking for based on prompt verbs. - **Format Essays:** Present your ideas in a well-organized and standard academic essay format. - **Harvard Referencing:** Know how to reference sources correctly according to Harvard guidelines. - **Avoid Plagiarism:** Understand the importance of citing sources to avoid plagiarism and its consequences. - **Spot Grammatical Issues:** Easily identify poor syntax and grammar in your writing. - **Develop a Golden Thread:** Craft an overarching argument or thesis that runs throughout your essay. --- ### Course Summary In this course, I'll break down the process of essay writing into manageable steps, providing you with tried and tested methods to ensure your essays are not only well-organized but also properly formatted and referenced. We'll cover how to use the Harvard citation system effectively and how to source information responsibly from the internet, all while avoiding common pitfalls like plagiarism. This course is perfect for ESL students or anyone new to academic essay writing and can serve as a valuable supplemental resource for GED essay writing. Enroll in **"Building an Academic Essay from Scratch"** today and start your journey towards becoming an confident, successful essay writer! 🖋️ --- ### Disclaimer Please note: This course is not part of any accredited national qualifications framework. It is designed to provide additional support and guidance. Students are encouraged to adhere to their institution's specific guidelines for essay formatting and referencing systems. The instructor of this course cannot be held liable for students' academic results obtained after completing the course.