English Composition I & II - Wonderful Solutions

What You'll Learn

StraighterLine Platform & Writing Foundations

Paragraph Development & Essay Structure

Essay Types & Argumentation

Research Methods & Source Evaluation

MLA Documentation Style

APA Documentation Style

Grammar, Style & Sentence Mechanics

Revision, Editing & Peer Review

Course Curriculum 10 Modules · 77+ Lessons

StraighterLine Platform & Writing Foundations

6 lessons · 40 min

How StraighterLine Works: Assignments, Proctored Exams, Credit Transfer
The Writing Process: Prewriting, Drafting, Revising, Editing, Publishing
Academic vs. Personal Writing: Key Differences
Understanding Your Audience and Purpose
The Importance of Clarity and Conciseness
Time Management for Self-Paced Writing Courses
Module 1 Practice Quiz

Paragraph Development & Essay Structure

9 lessons · 2.5 hrs · High-Yield

Anatomy of a Paragraph: Topic Sentence, Body, Conclusion
Writing Effective Topic Sentences
Developing Ideas with Specific Details and Examples
Paragraph Coherence: Logical Flow and Transitions
Introduction Strategies: Hook, Background, Thesis
Writing a Strong Thesis Statement
Body Paragraph Structure: MEAL (Main, Evidence, Analysis, Link)
Writing Effective Conclusions
Module Practice Quiz (10 questions)
Module 2 Practice Quiz

Essay Types & Argumentation

10 lessons · 3 hrs · High-Yield

Narrative Essays: Telling Your Story Effectively
Descriptive Essays: Using Sensory Details
Expository Essays: Explaining and Informing
Compare and Contrast Essays: Organizational Strategies
Cause and Effect Essays
Process Analysis Essays
Definition Essays
Argumentative/Persuasive Essays: Building Your Case
Counterarguments: Acknowledging and Refuting
Module Practice Quiz (15 questions)
Module 3 Practice Quiz

Research Methods & Source Evaluation

8 lessons · 2 hrs

Academic Research: Library Databases vs. Google Scholar
Evaluating Sources: CRAAP Test (Currency, Relevance, Authority, Accuracy, Purpose)
Primary vs. Secondary Sources
Taking Effective Research Notes
Developing a Research Question and Thesis
Integrating Sources: Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing
Avoiding Plagiarism: What It Is and How to Avoid It
Module Practice Quiz (10 questions)
Module 4 Practice Quiz

MLA Documentation Style

8 lessons · 2 hrs

MLA Formatting: Margins, Font, Header, Title
In-Text Citations: Author-Page Format
Citing Different Source Types in MLA
Works Cited Page: Format and Order
Citing Books, Articles, Websites in MLA 9th Edition
Citing Sources with Multiple Authors
Block Quotations: When and How to Use
Module Practice Quiz (10 questions)
Module 5 Practice Quiz

APA Documentation Style

7 lessons · 2 hrs

APA Formatting: Title Page, Running Head, Abstract
In-Text Citations: Author-Date Format
APA Reference List: Format and Order
Citing Journal Articles, Books, Websites in APA 7th Edition
Citing Sources with Multiple Authors in APA
DOI and URL Guidelines for Online Sources
Module Practice Quiz (10 questions)
Module 6 Practice Quiz

Grammar, Style & Sentence Mechanics

9 lessons · 2.5 hrs

Complete Sentences vs. Fragments and Run-ons
Subject-Verb and Pronoun-Antecedent Agreement
Comma Rules: The 8 Key Uses
Semicolons, Colons, and Dashes
Apostrophes: Possession and Contractions
Commonly Confused Words in Academic Writing
Active vs. Passive Voice
Wordiness: Cutting Unnecessary Words
Module Practice Quiz (15 questions)
Module 7 Practice Quiz

Revision, Editing & Peer Review

7 lessons · 2 hrs

The Difference Between Revising (big picture) and Editing (details)
Revision Strategies: Reading Aloud, Reverse Outline
Peer Review: Giving and Receiving Feedback
Self-Editing Checklist: 10 Things to Check
Using Grammar/Style Tools (Grammarly, ProWritingAid) Effectively
Final Proofreading: Catching Last Errors
Module Practice Quiz (10 questions)
Module 8 Practice Quiz

Research Paper Writing from Start to Finish

8 lessons · 3 hrs

Choosing and Narrowing Your Research Topic
Creating an Annotated Bibliography
Writing a Research Proposal/Abstract
Drafting the Literature Review
Organizing Your Argument: Outline to Draft
Integrating Evidence Throughout Your Paper
Writing the Research Paper: Full Walkthrough
Final Revision and Formatting Check
Module 9 Practice Quiz

StraighterLine Exam Preparation & Credit Transfer

5 lessons · 1.5 hrs

StraighterLine Proctored Exam: What to Expect
Essay Exam Strategy: Timed Writing Under Pressure
Grammar and Mechanics Review for the Final
Practice Final Exam (30 questions)
Applying Your English Comp Credits
Module 10 Practice Quiz

What's Included

Complete Study Guide

10+ Practice Questions

10+ Digital Flashcards

Expert Support

Progress Tracking

Certificate

Practice Test — 10 Questions

Full explanations provided after each answer.

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Q 1 / 10

Digital Flashcards

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Study Guide & Key Concepts

Essay Writing Checklist

Clear, arguable thesis statement in the introduction
Each body paragraph has a topic sentence + evidence + analysis
All sources cited in proper MLA or APA format
Transitions between paragraphs for logical flow
Conclusion restates thesis and synthesizes (not just summarizes)
Proofread for grammar, spelling, and formatting errors

MLA vs. APA Quick Reference

Feature	MLA	APA
In-text Format	(Author Page)	(Author, Year)
Source List	Works Cited	References
Used In	Humanities	Social Sciences
Page Header	Last Name, Page#	Running Head

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