Writing an essay is a fundamental skill that students must develop. Essays are not just academic exercises; they are a means of communication that can shape one's ability to convey ideas effectively.

Short essays usually involve answering a question related to course content and could be anywhere from 200 words to 750 words long, depending on the professor’s guidelines. The most challenging part ...

During this first unit, we will begin a semester-long discussion about how to read closely and apply that knowledge to other texts. For the primary text of the lens essay we will view an episode from ...