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from

Sentences

to GREAT ESSAYS!

Enhance your

essay-writing abilities...

The Writing

Portfolio

A portfolio is simply a collection of work. Manyprofessionals use portfolios to show other peo-ple what they are capable of producing. In theDiploma in Writing, the majority of your nal gradewill be based on a portfolio of six nished piecesof writing that will represent your capabilities as awriter by the end of the level. Your portfolio is readand evaluated by at least two tutors.

The created essays have toCapture and hold the attention of

college-educated readersHave focused and supported ideas thatchallenge the intellect of such readersConform to the general conventions ofacademic writing

For these reasons, we feel that basing nal gradeson the judgment of more than one teacher is themost reliable way to evaluate your performance.Clarity, coherence, intellectual force, and stylisticcontrol are the main elements of evaluation. Youwill get more details about this grading system onthe rst day of class. .

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Diploma inWriting!

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FeaturesYour opportunity to stack up against

your classmates

The diploma builds student condenceby presenting step-by-step, easy-to-learnprocesses for effective writing. It helps learnersdevelop the key writing skills needed toachieve academic success.

Are you ready for a unique

learning experience that will

help you succeed

in college?

The Diploma in Writing is a three level programmedesigned to enable you write effectively andclearly. It introduces you to the different writingstyles, and trains you on different types ofwriting: descriptive, persuasive, argumentative,opinionative, narrative, reective and more

The overall aim of the writing programme isto help you succeed in your college coursesand ultimately graduate as a uent, condent,

versatile writer. This is achieved by expose yourto extensive practical activities to help you writegreat sentences, paragraphs, and essays. Eachlevel contains a wide variety of writing models incarefully selected rhetorical styles that providepractice in working with the writing process todevelop a nal piece of writing.

EligibilityThis practical diploma is for individuals who

have intermediate writing level. The courseintroduces students to writing sub skills atthe college-level. For this reason, a writtenplacement exam is given to all applicants atthe beginning of the course.

Our ApproachDEVELOP writing skills ACHIEVE academic success

The comprehensive approach used in theDiploma in Writing allows students to practicethe writing process while exploring variousgenres including narrative, expository, technical,

persuasive, response to literature, and lettersand correspondence.

This step-by-step approach uses grammaractivities, graphic organizers, revision/editingpractice, checklists, and timed writings tohelp students master the skills of writing and

ultimately produce great coherent essays.

Learning OutcomesBy the end of the Diploma in Writing, studentswould be able to demonstrate the followingcompetences

Developing pieces of writing that is suitablefor the eld, occasion, or genre in its use oftheses, argument, evidence, and structure. Creating essays that is based on competent,

careful reading and analysis of texts. Mastering the preparatory writing strategiessuch as drafting, revising, taking notes, andcollaborating. Producing nal drafts of essays that havebeen effectively proofread for correctness ofgrammar, punctuation, and mechanics. Demonstrating mastery of content; effectiveparticipation in discussion and ability to givepresentations.

Diploma Coursework

Course ID

WSL01 Writing Skills I

Writing Skills II

Writing Skills III

WSL02

WSL03

Course Name Objectives

This level introduces students

to the process of writingand teaches them how to

generate, develop, andorganize their ideas.

This level shows students how

to write effective essays andprovides practice in rhetorical

patterns.

This level uses morechallenging models andassignments to give students

opportunities to furtherdevelop their essay writing

and vocabulary skills.