Learn how to write a good essay in this free online academic writing course that lays out each step of the process. Do you want to improve your academic writing abilities and unleash the power of your words and ideas? This course provides the skills and knowledge required to excel in academic environments, including schools and universities. We show you how to plan, research, write, revise and edit your essays effectively. The course covers persuasive essays, research papers, reflective essays and more. We also cover topics like plagiarism and research ethics.
| Course Type | Online Learning |
| Course Qualification | CPD Certificate |
| Course Duration | 1.5-3 hours |
| Course Fee | Free |
| Entry Requirements | Like all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary. At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives. Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone. |
| Career Path | What You Will Learn In This Free Course • Outline the importance of proper grammar and sentence structure to enhancing the clarity of writing • Explain how to avoid plagiarism • Discuss the ethical considerations of using sources and citing them appropriately within essays • Describe the key elements and structure of an essay • Explain how introductions and conclusions help to set the tone and influence readers • Outline and compare various types of essays • Discuss how to use credible sources to support arguments and integrate evidence seamlessly into essays • Recall the importance of a strong thesis statement and construct clear and concise thesis statements • Discuss how to organise essay content logically and coherently to enhance the flow of ideas |
| Course Code | 5834 |

Enrol with Alison today! This free online certificate course teaches you how to use CPR, AED, and first aid to save lives.
Enrol with Alison today! Learn how to give good care to the elderly with the nursing procedures and practices in this free online nursing course.
Enrol with Alison today! Learn the important functions and practices of human resource professionals in this free online diploma course.
Enrol with Alison today! In this free online course, learn how to implement the HACCP Food Safety System in your catering establishment.