{"id":1130,"date":"2016-10-20T17:45:20","date_gmt":"2016-10-20T14:45:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/domynetwork.com\/blog\/?p=1130"},"modified":"2018-01-20T17:32:10","modified_gmt":"2018-01-20T15:32:10","slug":"online-academic-writing-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/domynetwork.com\/blog\/online-academic-writing-course\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose the Most Suitable Online Academic Writing Course for You"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"deanYou probably know that when you are a college or university student, there is a whole lot of writing assignments ahead of you. The problem is, you rarely have a special academic writing course in your program. You can either learn on your own or use the available resources, such as style guides and manuals. Alternatively, you can spend just some of your time to attend an online writing course. In the end, it might be much more efficient or rewarding than learning this by yourself. But before you start it, make sure you\u2019ve chosen the right course.<\/p>\n

So, below is our list of tips on how to choose a good academic writing course.<\/p>\n

1. Check out the Courses Provided by Your University<\/h2>\n

Nowadays, most colleges offer a number of online courses. The first thing you\u2019ll probably want to do is to check whether your university has any available courses on academic writing. They do not require much of your time, and you can attend them in your spare time. So, don\u2019t be shy to ask your professor or check the university\u2019s website.<\/p>\n

2. Visit the Most Trustworthy eLearning Platforms<\/h2>\n

There are universal online eLearning platforms where students all over the world can choose a course and finish it.\u00a0 Some even offer a certificate upon completion. Go search for \u201cacademic writing\u201d on Coursera, Khan Academy, Udemy, or Lynda.<\/p>\n

3. Read Users\u2019 Reviews and Pay Attention to the Disadvantages<\/h2>\n

Make sure you have picked at least several courses. Now you\u2019ll need to choose from them. After you\u2019ve done your search, do a research and see the students\u2019 comments and reviews. They will help you decide on which academic writing course is the best for you. Analyze the benefits and also the disadvantages, pay close attention to the negative reviews.<\/p>\n

4. Closely Study the Program of the Course<\/h2>\n

What\u2019s more, make certain you\u2019ve studied the course program. Does it cover all the issues that you need to know? Does the course answer all your questions on academic writing? Will you need to take another course next year, or is the current one sufficient?<\/p>\n

5. Consider the Price of the Course<\/h2>\n

How much does the course cost? Is the price within your budget? You can always go with an option to attend an online course for free. For example, when you enroll into a course on Coursera, then you can take it for free, unless you want a certificate. But in most cases, you don\u2019t need one.<\/p>\n

6. General Courses vs Specific Courses<\/h2>\n

Finally, there are general writing courses as well as specific ones, for example, academic writing for history students or science students. If you find the one that goes perfectly with your specialization, then we suggest that you take it.<\/p>\n

Finding a good course in academic writing and attending it can save you from a lot of trouble. You should remember that you\u2019ll be doing writing assignments not only during the first year, but throughout your entire studies. Completing a proper guided course on it will help you ensure the best grades.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"You probably know that when you are a college or university student, there is a whole lot of writing assignments ahead of you. The problem is, you rarely have a special academic writing course in your program. You can either learn on your own or use the available resources, such as style guides and manuals….

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