Academic Writing from the Ground Up
From Grammar & Composition to Writing Great Essays
Great Books Program students all need to know how to write a well-reasoned, coherent essay. This course introduces students to the art of defining a topic, doing high-quality research with limited resources, and writing an engaging and solid college-level paper.

There is no book requirement for this course. There is not one source that would encompass the full scope of the class. We will be starting with writing basics (thesis statements, 5 paragraph essays, etc.) but then moving on to academic research essays, literary criticism, and reading great essays to inform the students’ own style. No single source does this.
The sources I will be referencing are the MLA 8th edition handbook and various reputable free online sources, such as Purdue OWL for writing techniques and Project Gutenberg for the great essays.
ENROLLMENT IS NOW CLOSED
Class Sections:
NEW CLASS TIME!
Wednesday (Starting 9/2)
11AM-12PM PST (2PM-3PM EST)
8-9AM PST (11AM-12PM EST)
8-9AM PST (11AM-12PM EST)
Yearly Tuition
- Readings Included
- 5% Pay in Full Discount = $470
Monthly Tuition
- Readings Included