Writing

Course Title: Foundations of Effective Writing (or customizable by theme: Creative Writing, Academic Writing, Business Writing, etc.)

Delivery Mode: Fully Online (self-paced or instructor-led)

Purpose:
To develop writing skills across various forms and purposes. Learners will practice organizing ideas, improving grammar, enhancing style, and crafting coherent and effective written texts.

Course Objectives:

• Strengthen grammar, sentence structure, and paragraph development

• Learn different writing styles and purposes (narrative, descriptive, persuasive, expository)

• Plan, draft, revise, and edit writing projects

• Develop a clear writing voice and tone

• Improve confidence and fluency in writing

📝 Course Content Breakdown

1. Writing Foundations

• The writing process: prewriting, drafting, revising, editing

• Paragraph structure (topic sentence, support, transitions)

• Sentence variety and clarity

• Grammar and punctuation basics

2. Types of Writing

• Narrative Writing – telling personal or fictional stories

• Descriptive Writing – using sensory details and imagery

• Expository Writing – explaining, informing, analyzing

• Persuasive/Argumentative Writing – stating and supporting an opinion

• Reflective Writing – personal growth and journal writing

• (Optional: Business or academic writing module)

3. Writing Skills and Techniques

• Thesis statements and essay organization

• Transitions and coherence

• Voice, tone, and audience awareness

• Peer review and constructive feedback

• Avoiding plagiarism and using sources ethically

4. Editing & Publishing

• Proofreading strategies

• Revising for content vs. mechanics

• Formatting documents

• Submitting work or publishing online (optional)