The Open University

Introduction to essay planning (beginners) – 05 March 2021

Study skills workshop

Event date:

Friday, March 5th

Module level:

Post Graduate

Below are our videos associated with this event. You can also view them collectively on the Youtube channel (link shown below).

Join us from 09:30am to 10:30am

This is a repeat of a workshop delivered earlier this year and it is aimed at students who may have missed it first time round.

Writing complete and effective essays requires careful planning. This workshop, aimed at Access and Level 1 students, introduces the planning and writing process. We will discuss the structure and key components of an essay, and you’ll learn how to include these elements in your plan. Examples of plans will be showcased, and we’ll show you how to scope and order your material. You’ll also learn how to plan your paragraphs so that each one addresses a key element of your essay and builds towards a coherent argument.

To attend this event, book your space here.

After the event, you can watch the recording here (click on 'view previous recordings' button). The group work and plenary are not recorded. The slides for the event are available here 24h prior the event.