Do you struggle to get a good grade on your essays? Have you been out of college for a while, and the idea of writing an essay is intimidating? If so, this beginner class on essay-writing is for you.Â
My name is Helen Companion, and I have a Master's in English and teach at the college level. I've worked with thousands of students, and essay-writing is one of the most common areas of difficulties for many of my students. The good news is that essays are actually very easy to write once you understand how they work.Â
In this class, I'll explain what an essay is, how it works, and how to write one of your own. Together, we'll write an example essay, and you'll write your own in pieces throughout the class. You'll also learn:Â
- The most common format taught in college classes.Â
- The parts of the essay, including the introduction, the body, conclusion, thesis statement, topic and transition sentences, exposition, and the hook.Â
- The repeating structure used in all academic writing.Â
- How to write a thesis statement, which is the single most important sentence in the essay.Â
- How to use that thesis statement to instantly create an outline and write about 1/3 of the body of a paper.Â
- How to write compelling and convincing proof even with a ridiculous topicÂ
- How to select a hook and write an interesting introductionÂ
- How to write a conclusion that will leave your reader -- and your teacher -- wanting more.Â
