Learn to structure clear, well-argued academic papers and conduct credible research, from thesis statements to proper citations.
What you will learn
- Write a clear, arguable thesis statement
- Structure an essay or research paper logically
- Evaluate and cite sources correctly
- Revise and edit for clarity and academic tone
Requirements
- Enrolled in or preparing for higher education
- Certificate on completion
FAQ
APA and MLA are covered in depth, with notes on other common styles.
It's designed to be useful at both levels, with graduate-level notes in later lessons.
You'll draft and revise a complete short paper by the end of the course.
- Understanding the assignment
- Crafting a thesis statementLocked
- Outlining your argumentLocked
- Finding credible sourcesLocked
- Evaluating source qualityLocked
- Citation basics (APA/MLA)Locked
- Drafting body paragraphsLocked
- Academic tone and styleLocked
- Editing and proofreadingLocked
Naomi Clarke
Communication Skills Coach
Naomi Clarke has taught academic writing and public speaking at the university level for 12 years and now brings that coaching online.
Reviews
5.0
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Ingrid Larsen
★★★★★5 days ago
My essays finally have a clear argument instead of just information.
