Course Title: College-Level Writing

Number of Units: 12

Course Level 1: Beginner

Estimated Study Time: 40+ hours

The course was originally created by Boundless. The course is available online. Click the link below to access the online course.

Academic writing is a broad term that covers a wide variety of genres across disciplines. While its features will vary, academic (or scholarly) writing in general tries to maintain a professional tone while defending a specific position or idea.

This course covers the entire writing process from organizing your thoughts to the mechanics of grammar and delivering your final presentation.

Table of Contents

Introduction to College-Level Writing
Writing an Effective Paper
The Research Process
Overview of English Grammar: Parts of Speech
Overview of English Grammar: Punctuation and Mechanics
Writing Effective Sentences
Writing Effective Paragraphs
Rhetorical Modes
Writing Across Disciplines
Writing a Paper in MLA Style (Humanities)
Writing a Paper in APA Style (Social Sciences)
Writing a Paper in Chicago/Turabian Style (History)