A+ Essays: A Structured Approach to Successful Essay Writing

Learn the tips and tools of successful writers from a college professor with twenty years of experience grading essays.

Created by: Kevin deLaplante
PhD, Philosopher, Founder of the Critical Thinker Academy

What Will I Learn?

• By the end of this course students will be able to ...
• Analyze an essay assignment to determine exactly what is being asked and how to proceed.
• Organize and manage your time to complete your essay assignment well in advance of the deadline.
• Break down and analyze an essay in terms of its structural parts.
• Write essays that follow standard academic rules and conventions.
• Write good introductions and conclusions.
• Construct an argumentative essay that follows good structural form.
• Choose a writing style that is suitable for your essay.
• Use a variety of software tools to help manage different stages of the writing process.
• Deal with writer's anxiety and writer's block.
• Conduct research and build a reference list for your essay.
• Cite sources properly to avoid plagiarism.
• Distinguish between different citation styles and how they're used.

Requirements

• No prior experience is needed, only an interest and willingness to learn!

Target audience

• This course is aimed at students who need to write essays for high school or college.
• However, many of the tips and techniques demonstrated in the course will be of value to anyone looking to improve their writing.
• Also, teachers and parents who are responsible for helping others learn to write will find much of value in this course.