Academic English: Writing

The skills taught in this Specialization will empower you to succeed in any college-level course or professional field. You’ll learn to conduct rigorous academic research and to express your ideas clearly in an academic format. In the final Capstone Project, all the knowledge that you’ve gained over the span of these courses will culminate into an academic research paper on an issue of your choice

• Conduct rigorous academic research
• Express ideas clearly in academic format
• Master effective thesis statement creation
• Plan and write compare/contrast, cause/effect, and argument essays
• Construct well-developed body paragraphs with evidence
• Enhance critical thinking and editing skills

• No deep prior experience required, basic computer and internet skills needed
• Ability to follow instructions and complete short practice tasks