Essay Writing
Essay Writing
This course provides an excellent opportunity for students to develop their independent research and writing skills in preparation for longer essay-based responses required in coursework and exams. Our course leader works with students to develop their essay-writing, completing essay responses to a high standard through planning, guided reading, discussion and redrafting guidance.
We are offering a 20% early-bird discount if you sign up before the end of March 2021.
Course dates: 9th-13th August 2021
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Essay Writing
Develop your ability to write a well-structured and reasoned essay.
The course is designed for secondary school aged students (13-18) years old.
Course timings and dates:
Monday 9th- Friday 13th August 2021
9am - 11.15am UK time each day
The first session each day is from 9am-10am followed by a short break. The second session of the day begins at 10.15am and finishes at 11.15am.
The maximum number of students within each group will be 6 students.
Course requirements:
A computer with good internet access.
Zoom with permissions enabled for students to share screen and seek remote support.
Basic understanding of how to use Microsoft PowerPoint.
30 minutes of independent tasks between sessions.
Learning outcomes: By the end of the project, the student will have:
Developed their analysis and research skills.
Improved their writing and planning skills.
Increased their speed in constructing written responses.
This project is an excellent opportunity for students to strengthen their writing skills alongside their critical reasoning and planning.
Course structure
Students will complete two sessions per day
Session 1:
The Well-written Essay
Students are introduced to good practice in writing and study the anatomy of well-constructed essays alongside key elements of grammar for essay-writing.
Session 2:
Critical Analysis of Sources
Students are taught how to research an essay effectively by critically analysing sources of information alongside key elements of grammar for essay-writing.
Session 3:
Effective Essay Planning
Students are taught how to plan an essay effectively for structure and content alongside key elements of grammar for essay-writing.
Session 4:
Essay Sections
Students are taught the type of writing appropriate for each section of the essay: introduction, body and conclusion.
Session 5:
Analysing the Question
Students learn different types of essays and the purpose of each. Students learn how to analyse a question effectively before planning a response.
Session 6:
Key Preparation for Essay Writing
Students learn how to prepare for writing essays effectively, whether as extended project for their coursework or timed essay response in examinations.
Session 7:
Effective Redrafting
Students are taught how to redraft effectively and how to write under pressured situations.
Session 8:
Referencing & Bibliographies
Students are taught how to use referencing and bibliographies effectively in their essays to evidence any claims they make.
Session 9:
Evaluating your Writing
Students are taught final writing pitfalls to avoid and why before evaluating a variety of essays for what makes them good or bad.
Session 10:
Presentations & Feedback
Students present their final essay on a subject of their choice. Students give and receive constructive feedback from their course leader and peers.