The College English Process Writing MOOC course is taught to anyone who feels English writing is a mystery. In this course, students will understand the writing process, learn to write effective argumentation/arguments, and think critically. The course also teaches effective strategies targeting students’ common writing problems in the writing process, so that you can tailor this course to your individual needs. Moreover, this MOOC course, as an upgrade of a popular writing course taught in Jilin University ever since 2008, provides a variety of engaging writing activities, rich leaning resources, and in-depth analysis of writing samples from our previous and current students. Here you will engage yourself in an adventure of shaping your ideas, an interactive writing environment, and a fun learning process. The course will equip you with the fundamental writing skills so that you will be prepared to pursue your educational goals in whatever field you so choose.
Week 1 Brainstorming Process
Troubleshooting 1#: I don\'t know what to write about.
Test on brainstorming strategies
Week 2 Planning & Outlining Process
Troubleshooting 2#: I don\'t know how to put my ideas together.
Troubleshooting 3#: What is thesis statement? the soul of your paper.
Test
Week 3 Drafting Process
Troubleshooting 4: what is effective argumentation?
Test on logical appeal
Week 4 Drafting Process
Troubleshooting 5#: how to introduce a topic?
Troubleshooting 6#: How to structure the body of your essay?
Test
Week 5 Drafting Process
Troubleshooting 8#: How to incorporate evidence in writing?
Troubleshooting 7#： How to develop a body paragraph?
Test
Week 6 Drafting Process
Troubleshooting 9: I feel my writing is boring!
Test on boring writing
Week 7 Drafting Process
Troubleshooting 10: I don\'t know how to end my paper!
Troubleshooting 11: What are the common errors found in students\' writing?
Test on common errors
Week 8 Revising Process
Troubleshooting 12: how to revise your writing?
Week 9 Revision Process
Troubleshooting 13: how to edit your writing?
Week 10 Troubleshooting 14: How can I become a better reader and writer?
Suggestions on English learning resources and strategies
