Courses Writing: Essay and report writing skills

Writing: Essay and report writing skills

This free Open Learn course is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes.

Cost: £0.00 Free for all users

1 sessions • Self paced course

Course type: self-paced

Level: Beginner

Host: Open Learn

Course content

1. Essay and report writing skills
"Self-paced"


Writing reports and assignments can be a daunting prospect. Learn how to interpret questions and how to plan, structure and write your assignment or report.


This free Open Learn course is designed to help you develop the skills you need to write effectively for academic purposes.


  • After studying this course, you should be able to:
  • understand what writing an assignment involves
  • identify strengths and weaknesses
  • understand the functions of essays and reports
  • demonstrate writing skills

  • Meet your host

    OpenLearn is The Open University’s free online learning platform, offering flexible courses designed to support both personal and professional development whilst building skills and knowledge at your own pace.

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    Starts: Mon, 2 Mar • 1 sessions 6:00 PM
    Host: Lindsey Barrell Cost: £3.99 Free for paid subscribers & members

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