February 23, 2012

Essay Writing Program

This is a four week program which is designed to prepare students for college level essay writing.

Week 1 – Basic Skills

  • Sentence & paragraph structure
  • Unity and Coherence
  • Transitions
  • Basic Essay Format

Week 2 – Writing Process

  • Brainstorming
  • Compiling Research (Citations & Plagiarism)
  • Organization
  • Rough Draft
  • Final Draft

Week 3 – The Essay

  • Thesis Statement
  • Introductory Paragraphs
  • Body Paragraphs
  • Conclusions

Week 4 – Documentation

  • A.P.A. (M.L.A.)
  • Footnotes
  • Endnotes
  • Bibliography

Grading is based on final essay submitted within a week following the end of the program.