Advanced Composition
Course Description:
Advanced Composition is an online course designed to prepare participants for college-level writing. It focuses on the fundamentals of several essay types, such as personal narrative, argumentative, and expository essays. The course also covers topics such as research methods, textual analysis, and formatting. By the end of this course, participants will have a better understanding of how to write effectively for academic purposes.
Learning Objectives:
- Understand the basics of various essay types including personal narrative, argumentative, and expository essays
- Learn how to conduct research for academic writing purposes
- Develop skills in textual analysis and interpretation
- Practice formulating arguments with evidence from primary and secondary sources
- Become familiar with proper formatting techniques for academic papers and essays
- Learn how to use language effectively in written communication for academic purposes
- Understand the importance of citing sources correctly when writing an academic paper or essay
- Develop an understanding of different rhetorical strategies used in persuasive writing and argumentation
- Practice summarizing complex texts accurately and concisely in written form for academic purposes
- Gain confidence in expressing ideas clearly through effective written communication for college-level assignments
