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.


