How to Write Expository Essays

Taught in college Composition I classes.

Struggling with college essays? Feeling overwhelmed by narration, illustration, and process assignments? The “Student Success Essay Writing” online course is your lifeline to mastering these essential writing skills. In this streamlined, targeted course, you'll gain the knowledge and confidence you need to tackle any essay your English teacher throws your way.

This online class covers all of the essays that are usually assigned in a college composition class. This class teaches you how to get your thoughts down on paper and organize them within different formats. Learning different styles of writing not only increases your creativity and ability to use words, but also benefits professional writing, such as grant proposals and research papers. Basically, the techniques you learn in this class carry over to writing for the workplace, higher education or social media marketing and copywriting.

NOTE: No written assignments to submit to the instructor in this course. However, students can post questions and interact on the discussion board. The instructor is always available to answer questions and provide additional information as necessary to support student learning.

Course Highlights & Benefits You Can't Miss:

  • Deconstructing the Essay: Dive deep into the key elements of different essay types, from brainstorming compelling topics to crafting a smooth thesis statement.
  • Narration Magic: Master the art of storytelling in your essays, weaving vivid details and engaging narratives to captivate your readers.
  • Painting with Words: Learn to use descriptive language and illustrative techniques to bring your ideas to life in vibrant hues.
  • BONUS: "Student Success Essay Writing Skills" eBook included (114 pages).

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What You Get

As an individual (single user) taking this class for personal or professional development, you have full access to class materials for your specified time of enrollment (no expiration for lifetime access). You must complete all lessons and surveys to receive your certificate. Learn at your own pace. The instructor retains all copyright ownership for all of the materials presented in this course. Any resources not directly written by the instructor are duly noted and properly cited. Students are expected to abide by fair use laws when printing course materials. No part of this course may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the author.

  • Weekly Study Time: 2-4 hours
    Estimated Course Completion:
    6-8 weeks
    28 Course Hours

  • Video Lessons
    Lecture Slides
    Quizzes
    PDF Handouts
    Weekly Reminder Emails

  • Duration: Lifetime Access
    Certificate of Completion
    BONUS: "Student Success Essay Writing Skills" eBook included (114 pages)

Course Curriculum

    1. Video: Good Paragraphs

    2. Slides: Good Paragraphs

    3. Exercises: Good Paragraphs

    4. Quiz: Paragraphs

    1. Videos: Complex Paragraphs

    2. Slides: Complex Paragraphs

    3. Sample: Complex Paragraphs

    4. PDF: Complex Paragraphs

    5. The MEAL Plan Paragraph

    1. Video: Classification

    2. Slides: Classification

    3. Exercise & Answers

    4. Quiz: Classification

    1. Video: Definition

    2. Slides: Definition

    3. Exercise: Definition

    4. Answers: Definition

    5. Quiz: Definition

About this course

  • $357.00
  • 64 lessons
  • 2.5 hours of video content

FAQs

  • Why should I take your classes?

    Meet employer demands for better writers and proofreaders. Build your résumé with marketable writing skills and earn more money. Learn new skills for career pivots or to start a home-based editing or proofreading business. Improve your writing to achieve academic success. Upgrade your writing skills to produce engaging social media and marketing content.

  • Is there a time limit on enrollment?

    Most classes for individual users come with lifetime access. If not, please note the class duration and complete the course before the expiration date (if any).

  • Why are there no refunds?

    All enrollments are final. No refunds. Our courses have taken copious amounts of time and personal finances to build. We are confident that all of our courses deliver the exact instruction you need to improve your writing skills. Please take our low-cost introductory class, "Grammar Essentials Jump-start" to get a good feel for the value you receive at such affordable prices. You will not be disappointed!

  • When will I receive my certificate?

    Certificates are immediately auto-generated when you complete 100% of the course, and can be downloaded from your student dashboard in PDF format. If you cannot retrieve your certificate, contact the Director.

  • What about monthly payments & bundles?

    If offered, students can split the course price into two (2) or three (3) monthly payments. Monthly payments will incur a small processing fee, so the total paid will be slightly higher than the listed class price.

    If a monthly subscription payment is missed for any reason (e.g., card expiration or lack of funds), the system will automatically try to recover payment three (3) times. If the outstanding payment is successfully made during these attempts, course access will be restored.

    Although missed payments will immediately prevent access to course content, progress toward completion will be saved. When payment has been restored, students can simply continue the course from where they left off.

    However, if all three attempts at processing the payment fail, the monthly subscription will be removed and access to the course revoked. After three failed payments, progress will not be saved, and the student must purchase the course or bundle again and start over.

    This process also applies to bundles. Bundles give students access to a collection of classes for one monthly price, instead of paying for each class individually.

    Remember, you receive a certificate for each individual class completed. You do not have to complete every class in the bundle to receive a certificate.

    You can cancel at any time, but you are advised to completely finish a class and receive a certificate before cancellation.

  • Can I pay for someone else to take the class?

    Yes, absolutely. You can gift the class by paying for the fee, but allowing someone else to complete the course. In this case, you will click the “Buy” button on the course landing page, and pay for the class as usual. But, do not enter the class! Ignore the welcome message in your inbox. Instead, forward your payment receipt to the Director's email address along with a note that includes the first name, last name, and email address of the person who will actually enroll in the class. The Director will manually enroll the student, which means they will have direct access to the course content without paying the fee, because you have already paid for them. Contact the Director for further guidance.

  • Why am I seeing a "welcome back, sign in before purchase” message?

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Your Instructor

“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”--Albert Einstein

Ashan R. Hampton

Founder/Director

Ashan R. Hampton served as an English instructor in higher education for over 20 years. She proudly cherishes the distinction of being the first African American female graduate of the Donaghey Scholars Program at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock, under the direction of Dr. C. Earl Ramsey, Emeritus. With her doctoral studies on hold, Ashan has found success in online education. She produces and teaches original writing and grammar courses for global audiences. Outside of academics, Ashan worked for short stints in the corporate world as a technical writer, website designer, digital content coordinator, proofreader and legal editor. She is also a self-published author who has recently released multiple books on grammar, writing, proofreading and copyediting, now available on Amazon, Lulu, and other popular booksellers. All book titles and ordering information are posted on her website at: www.arhampton.com.