Essay/Scholarship Writing

Course Description:

In this course, you will learn how to utilize skills and techniques to create an effective essay. When writing an essay, the things you write about should add value to your application and make you stand out. Essays can be used for multiple purposes such as applying for a scholarship or perfecting your college application. By using these tips, you can develop your story and find the deeper meaning of the prompt. It can help open opportunities for you that can be beneficial to your learning or reduce the stress that comes from applying to college. 

Essays serve as a tool that helps universities or scholarship committees learn more about you and can be very effective. When writing your essay, it’s important to know your purpose and your audience. It makes it easier for writers to tailor their essays based on their readers’ values. This course assists students in creating an essay that is genuine and unique to you. It ensures that writers are taking the proper steps to avoid any mistakes that may make you an undesirable candidate. 

Learning Objectives:

• Learn the DO’s and DON’Ts of essay writing
• Complete the Essence Object Activity
• Complete the Core Values Exercise
• Find a Central Idea for your Essay that Can Act as your Focal Point
• Complete Reflective quiz at the end of course