1. Writing the Academic Essay  
2. Writing the Research Paper
3. Writing for Multilingual Speakers

Writing the Academic Essay (noncredit)

In this course, participants will learn how to:

• Overcome writer's block (utilize the writing process: pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing)
• Organize an essay (introduction, body, and conclusion)
• Develop a thesis statement, main ideas, and supporting details 
• Transition smoothly from paragraph to paragraph 
• Structure sentences correctly
• Use punctuation, mechanics, and word choice appropriately

Dates: June 15, 22, 29, & July 6    (6:00 - 8:30 p.m.)    north campus, bldg. & rm. # TBD

Writing the Research Paper (thesis, dissertation, & scholarly publication) (noncredit)

In this course, participants will learn how to do the following: 

• Develop an abstract, an introduction, a literature review, a working hypothesis, a thesis statement, a discussion, and a conclusion
• Ask a significant question
• Use the library to find useful sources
• Integrate research
• Use academic voice
• Write clearly and succinctly
• Document sources

   

Dates: March 31, April 7, 14, & 21   (6:00 - 8:30 p.m.)  north campus, bldg. & rm. # TBD

Dates: May 19, 20, 26, & 27            (6:00 - 8:30 p.m.)  south campus, Parker Hall, rm. 128

Dates: June 1,2, 8, & 9        (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)  north campus, bldg. & rm. # TBD

Dates: July 7, 8, 14, & 15     (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)  north campus, bldg. & rm. # TBD

Writing for Multilingual Speakers (noncredit)

In this course, participants will learn how to overcome specific challenges common to ESL speakers in the usage of the following:

• Articles
• Verbs
• Sentence Structure
• Word choice
• Prepositions
• Participles
• Punctuation

• Mechanics

Dates: March 16, 23, 30, & April 6    (6:00 - 8:30 p.m.)     south campus, Parker Hall, rm. 128

Dates: May 4, 5, 11, & 12                (6:00 - 8:30 p.m.)      north campus, bldg. & rm. # TBD

Dates: June 16, 17, 23, & 24    (10:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)  south campus, Parker Hall, rm. 128

Details for all noncredit courses:

• Classes meet once or twice a week for 2-4 weeks (2.5 hours per class). 
• New classes are offered once a month.
• Both daytime and evening classes are available.
• Courses are affordable - $175.00  per course.

Registration procedures and schedule of classes

To register for these courses instantly online and view class schedules, click the respective course link found below.  Please have your credit card available to complete the registration process online. We accept the following credit cards: 

Writing the Academic Essay 

Writing the Research Paper

Writing for Multilingual Speakers

To register for these courses by fax or mail:  You can register and make payment by fax or mail. Click the links found below to download the fax or mail in registration form. 

Writing the Academic Essay

Writing the Research Paper

Writing for Multilingual Speakers

Payment of program fees and refund policies

Course fees are listed with each course found in noncredit course schedule. Students registered for noncredit courses may receive a full refund if our office is notified in writing prior to the first day of class. Noncredit course fees will not be refunded starting with the first day of class.

AWC Offers Writing Courses for Undergraduate Students

MFC 193 Essentials of Academic Writing (online and onsite courses) (3 credits)

In this course, students will learn how to do the following:

• Apply the writing process (pre-writing, drafting, revising, and editing)
• Organize an essay (introduction with a thesis statement, body, and conclusion)
• Develop main ideas and supporting details
• Transition smoothly from paragraph to paragraph
• Articulate a message clearly
• Apply the correct use of grammer, sentence structure, mechanics, word choice, and punctuation

Online:May 17, 24, 31, June 7, 14, 21 

Onsite:June 28, July 5, 12, 19, 26, Aug. 2 (6:00 - 8:30 p.m.) south campus, Parker Hall, rm. 128

To register, click this link to access the SRC registration webpage 

For additional information, contact:

Division of Continuing and Professional Studies

Millard Fillmore College, University at Buffalo

Telephone: (716) 829-3387

Email: pamull@buffalo.edu