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Essay Writing | Skills for Assessments and Writing | Homeschool Friendly

In this 5-week course we will look at the important skill of essay writing!
Calum Crichton, CA, BA (Hons), MRes
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What's included

10 live meetings
5 in-class hours
Homework
1 hour per week. 3-6 throughout the class
Certificate of Completion
included

Class Experience

US Grade 9 - 12
Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. In this 5-week course we will learn all about what makes a strong essay. We will learn how to interpret questions, how to plan, structure and write an assignment or report. 

This class will also feature some discussion from students about their own essay writing, with both positive and negative experiences being shared for mutual learning.

If essay writing is something you find daunting, then this course is for you! After this course you will be confident in writing essays that obtain top marks!
Learning Goals
Be confident in essay writing
Understand how to get over 'writer's block'
learning goal

Syllabus

10 Lessons
over 5 Weeks
Lesson 1:
Good practice in writing
 Understanding what an essay should do 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
Identifying key concerns
 Why do we struggle with writing essays? 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
Understanding the task
 Understanding what we are being asked to do 
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
Planning
 How to plan for writing an essay 
30 mins online live lesson

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Joined August, 2022
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Business Administration and Management from University of Strathclyde
Bachelor's Degree in Finance from University of Strathclyde
I am a Chartered Accountant (CA) with over 6 years' professional experience of writing reports. I hold a Masters degree in business & management and a 1st class honours degree in finance. Throughout my career, essay writing has been a key component of my success. I am a former lecturer at University and essay writing was a key skill I taught to students to complete their assessments.

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$6

weekly or $30 for 10 classes
2x per week, 5 weeks
30 min

Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
2-18 learners per class

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