الكتابة ٣ - (Writing 3) Essay and Summary Writing

The course marks a transition from the paragraph to the essay proper. It concentrates on the essential form and function of the essay, paving the ground for academic writing. Focus is on the thesis statement and its contribution to the cohesion and coherence of the whole essay. Particular importance is given to description and argumentation, which includes comparison, discussion of cause and effect, and speculation.  Students are trained to summarize, paraphrase, quote, and generate thought. They are instructed to observe the major stages in the writing process, namely pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing.