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The Writing Process

The Writing Process

This course is part of College Writing Essentials Specialization

Instructor: Pearson

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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1 module

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply the essential steps of the writing process, from pre-writing to proofreading, to produce well-structured academic work.
Explain the purpose of each writing stage and the grammatical function of the different parts of speech.

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This course is part of the College Writing Essentials Specialization

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There is 1 module in this course

Gain a comprehensive understanding of the structured writing process used in academic assignments. This course breaks down the essential stages from pre-writing and outlining to drafting, revising, and proofreading, and explains the purpose of each step. You will also analyze the principles of grammatical precision by identifying the different parts of speech. This will equip you to recognize the components of a well-structured and polished essay, providing a clear framework for evaluating academic writing across various disciplines.

This course will outline and describe the basic elements of the writing process, which will serve to help you understand how to compose writing assignments across various academic disciplines. We will explore the various steps of the writing process, with a particular focus on concepts such as pre-writing, outlining, drafting, revising, editing, and proofreading writing assignments.

What's included

1 video2 assignments4 app items4 plugins

1 videoTotal 3 minutes

The Process of Composing an Essay3 minutes

2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded Quiz30 minutes
Practice Quiz30 minutes

4 app itemsTotal 95 minutes

Reading: The Writing Process pp. 1-2140 minutes
Reading: The Writing Situation pp. 3-915 minutes
Reading: Preparing to Write pp. 22-3525 minutes
Reading: Parts of Speech pp. 189-19615 minutes

4 pluginsTotal 20 minutes

Interactive: Steps of the Writing Process5 minutes
Interactive: Methods of Prewriting5 minutes
Interactive: Review of the Writing Process5 minutes
Interactive: Parts of Speech5 minutes

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Pearson

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Frequently asked questions

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.