Academic Writing Program
The Academic Writing Program at Reach Out GCC is a comprehensive 32-hour course, crafted to improve the accuracy and fluency of participants’ writing. Through this course, participants will focus on mastering essential writing skills, including:
Structuring and organizing ideas with clarity.
Producing coherent, precise written content.
Thoroughly proofreading and refining their work.
Course Outline
This program offers teachers the opportunity to sharpen their writing capabilities, ensuring their work reflects precision and professionalism.
Day One
Introduction and Orientation
Duration: 2 Hours
A session to get acquainted and discuss the fundamentals of academic writing.
Understanding the Writing Process
Duration: 2 hours
An in-depth look at the stages involved in crafting effective written work.
Day Two
Pre-Writing Techniques: Drafting and Brainstorming
Duration: 2 hours
Focus on the importance of planning and generating ideas before writing.
Paragraph Structure and Development
Duration: 2 hours
Learn how to build well-structured paragraphs that communicate ideas.
Day Three
Advanced Paragraph Development
Duration: 2 hours
Expand on paragraph formation with an emphasis on clarity and depth.
Understanding Clauses: Noun, Adjective, Adverb, and Participial
Duration: 2 hours
A detailed exploration of different types of clauses and their roles in writing.
Day Four
From Paragraph to Essay
Duration: 2 hours
Guide students from creating individual paragraphs to developing full essays.
Mastering Punctuation
2 Hours
Refining punctuation usage for clear and professional writing.
Day Five
Unity and coherence
Duration: 2 hours
Explore techniques to ensure consistency and flow throughout writing.
Sentence Structure and Parallelism
Duration: 2 hours
Enhance the effectiveness of sentences through proper parallelism and structure refinement.
Day Six
Writing Cause and Effect Essays
Duration: 2 hours
Focus on structuring essays that examine causes and effects.
Using Transition Signals and Connective Words
Duration: 2 hours
Strengthen essay coherence through the use of transitional language.
Day Seven
Comparison and Contrast Essays
Duration: 2 hours
Develop essays that effectively compare and contrast different ideas.
Citation and Referencing Rules
Duration: 2 hours
Understand the principles of proper citation and referencing.
Day Eight
Argumentative Essay Writing
Duration: 2 hours
Master the art of presenting and defending arguments in written form.
Final Assessment
Duration: 2 hours
A comprehensive test to assess the skills acquired throughout the course.
Course Calendar
Course Duration
4 Weeks
Course Schedule
2 sessions/week
Session Duration
4 Hours/session
Course Mode
Fully Online
To be decided
What the Program Offers:
- Comprehensive input sessions
- Hands-on writing practice
Who is This Program For?
- Educators aiming to sharpen their professional writing skills.
- CELTA candidates in need of targeted writing support.
- Both new and practicing teachers looking to enhance their understanding of writing techniques and strategies.
Course Fees
We provide affordable pricing and adaptable payment plans to meet your needs:
USD
Exclusive Offer for Saudi Residents:
Pay only – SAR
Program Goals
By the end of the program, participants will have:
Program Structure
How will course participants be assessed?
Participants will undergo continuous assessments, followed by a final test. Each participant will receive personalized feedback and an improvement plan.
This 48-hour program is held every Saturday over a 4-week period. Upon completion, participants will be awarded
a certificate of achievement from Reach Out GCC.
