Designed for
Students with some academic writing experience and a basic understanding of grammar and punctuation
Level
Advanced
Class format
One-on-one and small group (Max. 7 students/class)
Class Introduction
This course is designed to help students develop advanced skills in revising and proofreading academic writing. Through a series of writing exercises, peer reviews, and instructor feedback, students will learn how to revise and refine writing for clarity, coherence, and style. Students will be assessed through a combination of writing assignments focused on revising and participation in class discussions and activities. The final project will be a polished piece of academic writing that demonstrates their ability to apply the strategies and principles covered in the course.
Outcome
- Develop an understanding of the writing process, including brainstorming, drafting, revising, and editing
- Identify common grammar, punctuation, and syntax errors and learn how to correct them
- Practice revising and proofreading their own writing and their peers’ writing
- Learn how to give and receive constructive feedback
- Learn how to conduct research and integrate sources into their writing
- Comprehend and incorporate reading strategies for fiction and nonfiction texts
- Structure well-written introductions, body paragraphs, and conclusions
Course Content
Texts: MLA Handbook – Ninth Edition (PDFs will be provided)
Topics for this course include but are not limited to: Introduction to the Writing Process, Writing & Revising Introductions, Writing & Revising Body Paragraphs, Writing & Revising Conclusions, Proofreading, etc.
Schedule
10 group sessions, 1.5 hours each, 15 hours total
