This program is now only accepting applications for Summer 2012 from students who do not require on-campus housing.

Overview
You will learn to organize and express your ideas in a written format. Be exposed to various techniques of academic writing, proofreading strategies and basic research methods. Through critical thinking and analysis, you will learn how to draft creative and persuasive written responses to a variety of academic topics. You will leave the program as a more proficient, experienced and confident writer. The program ends with a final project.  

Core Topics Covered*

• Composing an argument
• Thesis statement development
• Effective outline
• Sentence construction
• Citation formats
• Reading strategies
• Editing skills

Hands-on Experience*

• Practice a variety of written formats
• Engage in short writing exercises and peer analysis
• Design, support and compose more effective and persuasive written arguments
• Learn from Georgetown English professors