This lesson introduces the course and the instructor, Dr. Jenn McClearen.

This lesson offers a few tips on how to thing about your participation in this course.

This lesson gives a brief overview of the module.

This lesson introduces the growth mindset, encouraging you to see academic writing as a process of learning and improvement rather than a test of innate ability.

This lesson encourages viewing argument development as an evolving process, where initial ideas are refined and strengthened through drafting and revision.

This lesson discusses the mapmaking metaphor, encouraging you to see writing as a journey of discovery, where each draft helps you chart a clearer path for your argument.

This lesson covers diverse writing techniques—brainstorming, outlining, and mind mapping—to help you discover and shape your argument more effectively.

This lesson gives a brief overview of the module.

This lesson introduces the core elements of building an academic argument, guiding you in crafting a claim that’s clear, compelling, and well-supported.

This lesson uses a literary analysis of Toni Morrison’s Beloved to demonstrate how to craft a compelling argument that moves beyond description.

This lesson demonstrates how to create an argument in the qualitative social sciences using an ethnographic study of community activism as an example.

This lesson gives a brief introduction to using iterative outlining.

This lesson encourages you to embrace the sh*tty first draft as a low-pressure way to get ideas flowing and refine them into a compelling argument.

This lesson gives a brief overview of the module.

This lesson helps you craft a clear thesis statement and effective topic sentences to build a strong foundation for your argument and keep your manuscript focused.

This lesson focuses on structuring your argument in a logical and engaging way, ensuring that each idea builds toward a compelling and cohesive narrative.

This lesson discusses the reverse outline, a revision tool for refining your draft’s structure and ensuring your argument flows clearly and logically.

This lesson gives a brief overview of the module.

This lesson helps you frame the significance of your argument, connecting your research to broader scholarly and societal conversations.

This lesson teaches you how to communicate the “so what” of your research, ensuring your audience sees the broader impact of your argument.

This lesson emphasizes the importance of feedback and shows how to use it to refine your manuscript and enhance its impact.

This final lesson celebrates your progress, consolidates key takeaways, and provides actionable strategies to support your continued growth as an academic writer.