Mechanics of Writing Workshop
Strong writing skills are a prerequisite for success in high school, college and beyond. In this course, you’ll strengthen your writing skills and master topics like grammar, sentence and paragraph structure, and narrative organization. Come away with some new skills to include in your writer’s toolkit.
What You'll Learn
- Common types of academic essays and important grammar concepts
- Strategies for strengthening your writing and organizational skills
- Tips to help you outline, draft and revise your work
- How to provide and receive constructive feedback
- How to create a portfolio of your work
Who Should Register
This course is for sixth to eighth graders. It’s not a creative writing course, and it’s not for those who need remedial writing help. All students should have a high level of English language proficiency.
Instructors
Jennie Baker
Lisa Muschinski
More Information
This in-person course is taught on the UW Seattle campus. We recommend bringing a laptop to class if you have one.
There’s now a nonrefundable $50 registration fee each quarter you register. See the FAQs page for details about registration, refunds, waitlists and more.
Details
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Jun 30–Jul 11, 2025
1Bno class Jul 4 |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 1 p.m.–4 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $700 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025 |
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Jul 14–Jul 25, 2025
2A |
Day Mon–Fri |
Time 9 a.m.–12 p.m. |
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Location UW Seattle |
Cost $780 |
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Refund Deadline Jun 1, 2025 |
Register |
