College Writing 2.0

Success in college depends — among many factors — on your ability to communicate through writing. Humanities classes, as well as science classes, require you to write. If you are a math, business, or engineering major, it is also important to have strong writing skills. Why? College professors and future employers expect students to be able to communicate clearly and effectively in writing. Nervous? Concerned? Anxious? Don’t be. We are here to help. Our College Writing 2.0 class will equip you with the skills you’ll need to meet and exceed the writing demands of your college professors. Plus, the Writing 2.0 class will prepare you for the writing tasks that are commonly required in the job market.

Key Learning Objectives

  • Insights on how to meet and exceed your professor’s expectations on writing assignments
  • Strategies to ensure you meet deadlines for writing assignments
  • How to exercise critical thinking skills in the process of writing academic essays
  • Foundational grammar skills
  • Practices to better organize your writing
  • Editing techniques
  • Ways to avoid plagiarism
  • Tips to help you get A’s on your papers and in your classes

Structure

  • 6-week online class
  • Students can see and communicate with the instructor during each class
  • Meets one-time per week for one-hour
  • Weekly homework assignments

Benefits

  • Reduce anxiety associated with college writing assignments
  • Build your confidence in writing
  • Develop writing and study habits to support your success during college and after college
  • Improve your grades in school