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CourseWorks (Canvas) Faculty Guide

Introduction to courseworks (canvas).

CourseWorks (Canvas) is Barnard and Columbia's learning management system. Your CourseWorks site can serve as your virtual classroom, a home base where students can find all the relevant information for your course.

To clear up some confusion about the name: At Columbia and Barnard, the names CourseWorks and Canvas are often used interchangeably, and essentially refer to the same thing.  Technically,  Canvas is the brand name for the learning management system, and is the name used by others outside of Columbia University. CourseWorks is the name for the Columbia's specific set up of  Canvas. 

You can log into CourseWorks by using your Columbia UNI and password at courseworks.columbia.edu . Once you're logged in, you'll be taken to your dashboard, where you can see all your courses. You can also access your courses through the My Courses or Courses  buttons on the left-hand navigation.

If you are an alum who needs access to CourseWorks to audit a course but do not have a Columbia UNI, please reach out to Alumnae Relations at [email protected] for more information.

For other CourseWorks guest access needs, please contact [email protected] with the details of your request.

Setting Up Your Course

Once you've found your course, you can start adding information! Below, we'll go over some key features, integrations, and tips on putting your course together.

Assessment & Grading Tools

Assignments.

You can use the Assignments feature for anything in the course that you'd like students to submit to you. Students can turn in assignments in a wide-variety of formats, and assignments can be graded or ungraded. You also set up your grading system through using Assignments and Assignment Groups.

Tip:  When creating an assignment that will be submitted through CourseWorks, you can choose what sort of file types students are allowed to submit. We recommend allowing as many as file types as possible for assignment submissions - this is helpful for students who might not easily have access to specific types of technology or software.

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Assignments
• Assessment and Grading in Canvas 2.0  (assignment overview is in module 1)

The Gradebook feature lets you enter student grades and will calculate a final grade for your students. You can also use this tool to set your late policy and set your grade posting policy (which determines when students can see grades). The link to access the Gradebook is entitled "Grades."

Tip:  By default, students will be able to see their grades as soon as you post them. If you'd like to prevent that from happening, take a look at Canvas' guide to grade posting policies.

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Grades
• Assessment and Grading in Canvas 2.0 (grading information is in module 4)

The quizzes tool can be used for both short quizzes and full-length exams, though it generally works best for assessments that use multiple-choice, true/false, fill-in-the-blank, or other question styles that have a single-correct answer. Quizzes using those types of questions can be graded automatically by CourseWorks. However, you can also use the quizzes feature to create essay-style or short answer exams. 

• For online courses, take-home exams are recommended when feasible. This makes it easier to take into account student testing accommodations, varying time zones, and any technical issues (like an internet outage) that may occur during the exam period.
• Become familiar with how to give students extra time on quizzes
• You can use the question bank to randomize questions and ensure students don't all receive the exact same quiz
• Instructor Guide - Quizzes
• Creating Online Exams (From Columbia CTL)
• Assessment and Grading in Canvas 2.0  (quiz overview in module 2)

Speedgrader & Rubrics

Speedgrader is a tool that lets you grade assigments, quizzes, and discussions within the Canvas interface. Using Speedgrader, you can leave comments and annotations for students, as well as a final grade.

Similarly, rubrics can be used with graded assignments, quizzes and discussion. With the rubric tool, you can create an online rubric with categories and point values. Rubrics can be accessed from the Speedgrader tool.

• Instructor Guide - Speedgrader
• I nstructor Guide - Rubrics
• Assessment and Grading in Canvas 2.0  (Speedgrader overview in module 1)

TurnItIn is a service that runs originality checks on submitted documents. Instructors can add TurnItIn to their CourseWorks Assignments or upload files individually to see a similarity score that compares the file to documents across the web.

Use TurnItIn with a CourseWorks (Canvas) Assignment

TurnItIn can be enabled for CourseWorks (Canvas) assignments that use File Upload or Text Entry. Note that TurnItIn must be enabled before any students submit their assignment; it cannot be added after submissions have been received. To start, create a new assignment and set the Submission Type to “Online”, then check off Text Entry or File Uploads. Selecting either of these options will make the Plagiarism Review section appear further down the page. Select “TurnItIn”, then review the settings to ensure that they are configured to your liking. We recommend the default settings.

Finish configuring the assignment, save, and publish. Each submitted assignment will receive a similarity score report that can be reviewed in SpeedGrader by navigating to a student’s submission and clicking the colored flag and percent icon that appears next to the uploaded file’s name.

Submit Individual Documents to TurnItIn

TurnItIn can be accessed outside of CourseWorks (Canvas) through https://www.turnitin.com/ . This option is recommended for those looking to submit individual documents for review. Please see this guide for submitting individual documents to TurnItIn.

AI Writing Detection

Some faculty may have noticed an AI detection report included within their Similarity Report last semester. However, there are serious and acknowledged concerns about bias and reliability , including the risk for false positives with this tool. For this reason, and in keeping with the approach of the majority of our peer institutions, the Barnard Provost's Office, in consultation with IMATS, DEI, CEP, and Columbia has disabled Turnitin's AI detections report.

Submit Grades to SSOL

The SSOL tool allows instructors to pass their grades from CourseWorks Gradebook directly to our SSOL platform.

• Submit CourseWorks (Canvas) Grades to SSOL

Content & Organization Tools

Modules are ways of grouping and organizing your course content for students. You may want to use modules to separate your course into units or topics; this can help make it easier for students to understand relationships between content and find relevant information. Modules can contain all types of CourseWorks content including assignments, discussions, pages, and quizzes.

• Consider starting your course with an "Introduction" module that contains information such as the syllabus and course expectations
• At the beginning of each module, present the learning objectives and topics for the module
• Canvas Instructor Guide - Modules
• Introduction to CourseWorks (Canvas) Online 2.0 (information on modules in module 2)

Pages are where you can include all sorts of information that you want to share with your students, whether it's instructional content, course policies, or anything else. You can easily add text, images and video to pages.

Tip:  When designing pages, please keep the layout and formatting simple. This will help ensure that your pages are easy to read for students with learning or visual disabilities, as well as students who may be accessing your pages from devices other than a computer (such as a phone or tablet).

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Pages
• Introduction to CourseWorks (Canvas) Online 2.0  (information about pages in module 2)

The syllabus feature lets you post your syllabus to your CourseWorks site. A syllabus in CourseWorks will have two parts:

• On the top of the syllabus page, you can put whatever information you want. You can attach your course syllabus as a document, copy and paste the information, or write your syllabus directly in CourseWorks.
• On the bottom of the syllabus page, there is a chronological list of all assignments and due dates in the course. This is generated automatically by Canvas and can't be turned off.

Tip:  For accessibility purposes, it is often best to write your syllabus directly in CourseWorks.

• Canvas Instructor Guide - How do I use the Syllabus as an Instructor?
• CUIT Canvas Tips & Tricks - Posting Your Syllabus

Files are where you can store all sorts of documents you want to share with your class: photos, slides, text, pdfs, etc. You can also use your files throughout your Canvas site, such as in your pages or assignments. To add files, you can just drag and drop them from your computer in the files interface.

Tip:  Organizing your files into folders will help students find important content, such as lecture slides.

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Files
• Introduction to CourseWorks (Canvas) Online 2.0  (information about files in module 2)

Community & Communication Tools

Discussions.

The discussion feature allow for students to engage with each other in an asynchronous manner. Students can reply directly to the prompt, or to other students. Discussions can be graded or ungraded.

Tip:  While most people type text into discussions, students also have the option of uploading video or audio. This is something you may want to encourage, as it may be easier or more natural for some students to contribute using those formats.

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Discussions
• Online Discussion: Tips and Strategies
• Assessment and Grading in Canvas 2.0  (information about discussions in module 3)

Announcements

The Announcements tool lets you send an announcement to the entire class. This is useful for important reminders, or when there's a change in plans. Students will receive notifications when announcements are sent out; how they receive these notifications will depend on their notification settings. Announcements will also show up on the Announcements page, which is hidden when there are no announcements. 

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Announcements
• How do I create an announcement? (From Columbia CTL)

Collaborations

Collaborations allow students to work together on a single Google doc or Google Drive file through CourseWorks. You can assign a document to a group of students, or to the whole class. When using the feature, you will be asked to authorize Google Drive to have access your account; you'll need to grant access for the feature to work. Students must also register their Google Drive account with CourseWorks for this to work; they can do so through their account settings.

Tip:  Because of certain gBear settings, Columbia students may have difficulty accessing Google Drive collaborations through CourseWorks. So, the collaborations feature works best in classes with Barnard students only. 

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Collaborations

Groups can be used to help students collaborate together. When students are placed in groups, they can participate in discussions within just their group, and also submit assignments as a group. Groups can be set up and managed from within the People page. You can manually assign groups to students, have CourseWorks automatically sort your students into groups, or allow students to select their own groups.

Tip: When teaching online, you may want to consider assigning groups to students based on their time zone so they can more effectively work together.

• Canvas Instructor Guide - Groups

This Canvas tool allows instant messaging between instructors, students, and other class participants. Note that messages can only be sent to people who are currently online. Chat is automatically available in the left-hand navigation bar of all CourseWorks (Canvas) courses, and can also be found in the bottom-right corner of all course sites.

• Use Chat as an Instructor in Canvas

Mailtool allows instructors and TAs to send emails through CourseWorks to individual students or the entire class. Mailtool was developed by CUIT, and is not a native feature to Canvas.

• Tips and Tricks for Using Mailtool

Video & Recording Tools

Zoom class sessions.

Zoom Class Sessions is where you can set up and access your synchronous Zoom calls for your course. For more information on Zoom, take a look at our Zoom Faculty Guide and Columbia's Teaching with Zoom guide.

Class Video Recordings (Panopto)

The Class Video Recordings (Panopto) tab is where you'll find your Zoom course recordings. Panopto can also be used for hosting additional instructional videos. Panopto also has tools for editing and captioning your videos. For more information, see the Course Recordings section of our Zoom Faculty Guide  and Columbia's Teaching with Panopto  guide.

Class Management & Administration Tools

Roll call (attendance).

Roll Call (Attendance) allows instructors to mark whether students are present, late, or absent, and set grading policies related to attendance.

• How do I take roll call using the Attendance tool?

Photo Roster

Photo Roster allows instructors to view student names and profile pictures together, and to practice remembering them with the use of a flashcard game.

• Photo Roster - CTL Knowledge Base

Faculty are required to provide accurate textbook information for their courses under the Higher Education Opportunity Act, and the Textbook tool is where you can do this. Please note that even if your course does not have any required textbooks , you are still required to use the Textbook tool to indicate that your course does not require textbooks. Textbooks can be entered using an ISBN, or the information can be provided manually.

• Posting Textbook Information in a CourseWorks (Canvas) Course

Name & Pronoun Recordings (Formerly NameCoach)

Name & Pronoun Recordings allows students and instructors to record the correct pronunciation of their name and provide their pronouns. Both students and instructors can listen to the recordings for anyone in their course(s).

• Name & Pronoun Recordings - CUIT
• Pronouns in Use: Resources for the Columbia Community

New Analytics

New Analytics enables instructors to see individual student data and aggregate data for their CourseWorks courses, including average grades for individual assignments, sections, and courses. Additionally, you can send messages to students based on their course grades and participation metrics.

Tip: Participation metrics in CourseWorks are derived from page visits and completed assignments; while this information is useful, we do not recommend using it as a direct assessment of student engagement.

• Getting Started with New Analytics in Canvas

Additional Tools & Integrations

We offer additional academic technology tools, many of which can be integrated into CourseWorks. These tools include: Padlet, Hypothesis, YellowDig and Ed Discussions. Learn more about these tools on our Annotation, Collaboration, and Discussion Tools page.

There are also a few tools that have been approved for use by CUIT, but are not integrated into CourseWorks on a Barnard-wide level. You are welcome to install these for your own course: Codio , Wikipedia , Redirect Tool,   Vimeo , YouTube .

Please reach out to our team at [email protected] before integrating any additional tools into Courseworks, as we need to make sure that all software meets our privacy, security, and accessibility standards. Please note that it can sometimes take several weeks or months to go through the approval and install process. Since most educational technologies can be used without integrated them into CourseWorks, we recommend trying out any new tools outside of CourseWorks before requesting an integration.

Putting it All Together

It's important to think about how all the pieces of your CourseWorks site come together to ensure that students can easily navigate your site. Below are some tips and best practices to keep in mind when finalizing your course site. For more things to consider before the start of your course, please see Columbia's Course Set-Up Checklist .

Course Navigation

You can customize your course's left-hand navigation by reordering items and hiding items you don't use. To do this, navigate to your course settings (in the left-hand navigation) and then click the navigation tab at the top of the page. Click and drag on items to rearrange; move them to the bottom column to hide them. 

Choosing A Home Page

You have a few options for your course homepage; We recommend using the syllabus, course modules, or a custom page introducing the course. You should make it clear where students can find important class materials on your homepage. To change your homepage, navigate to your current homepage and click the Choose Home Page  button on the right side. For more help, see:  How do I change the Course Home Page?

Student View

We recommend taking a look at your course in student view, which shows your course as a student would see it. This can help you make sure everything is showing up as intended. To enter student view, click the Student View button on the right side of your homepage. For more information, see:  How do I view a course as a test student using Student View? 

Checking for Digital Accessibility

Digital accessibility is the practice of designing websites, documents, and other digital materials in way that creates an equitable, enjoyable experience for those with disabilities. Ally, an automated accessibility checker, is installed in all courses in  CourseWorks (Canvas), and can help you make your course materials more accessible. You'll see Ally gauges throughout CourseWorks, which signal how accessible your content is. Clicking on a gauge will give you further feedback on your content, and advice on making it more accessible. To learn more about using Ally, please see our Ally Training Resources.

Publishing Your Course

Students will only be able to view your course once it has been published. To ensure your course is published, navigate to your course homepage and check that the course status is set to "published." All individual course content items (Pages, Modules, Assignments, etc.) also need to be published before they will appear visible to students. Published content will be marked with a green checkmark icon, while unpublished content will be marked with a gray no sign icon. Click on the icon to switch content from unpublished to published, and vice-versa.

Additional Resources

Feel free to email us at [email protected] with any questions. We are always happy to set up an appointment for more in-depth support. The guides and resources below may also be helpful! 

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What is Coursework: Updated Guide for 2024

Coursework is the most significant part of academic writing that requires so much time and effort. You should consider the guidance of your teachers and your seniors who have similar experiences in writing a coursework. This makes the process of working faster and more effective, which leads to the best outcomes. This guide will help you to understand what coursework is and how to write coursework effectively, based on expert tips from our coursework writing service team.

What is Coursework?

Coursework consists of all basic assignments given to students to evaluate their level of understanding. It includes many types of assignments, such as essay writing, research papers, discussion boards and written reports. To get excellent grades and grade point averages (GPA), students must understand the basic concepts of their courses. Coursework is difficult to define, even though it is usually important to complete a specific program. This kind of assignment can be completed in a wide range of formats. 

Importance of Coursework

Coursework is the most common type of assignment that teachers give students to understand their level of learning on a specific topic or subject. Moreover, it shows how well a student understands and uses the topic in various contexts. Through coursework writing, students may improve their research abilities, increase their understanding of a subject, develop their analytical skills, and apply the knowledge they have discovered to use independently. Furthermore, students learn to summarize the topic with key arguments and then draw conclusions by learning how to write coursework . 

Types of Coursework

Five different types of coursework are given to students:

Analytical Coursework

Analytical Coursework presents a thesis statement or claim and demonstrates how to study different things. It usually focuses on the literary style of the text rather than the synopsis.

Supportive Commentary

Supportive Commentary helps students to create a single piece of media writing. Coursework should be written in an experimental mode, such as written, spoken, or multimodal. Students must also include a supporting statement that contains all the information and aspects. 

Journal Coursework

Writing journals for coursework is regarded as an act that promotes casual writing as a regular activity. This can take many different forms and is useful for multiple purposes. It can be both creative and personal. In order to organize their thoughts, compose their ideas, and respond to them, students are always expected to keep journals as part of their coursework.

Analytical Study

Analytical study is the process of sharing an analysis of the chosen work and how it relates to the relevant material. It also shows how well the writer understands the entire process of writing. Students should use proper vocabulary and must maintain word consistency. Also, understand the structure and format of writing.  

Commentary and Creative Writing

In commentary and creative writing coursework, students are asked to generate creative content that reflects the tone or style of the assessed text. It also helps to share comments to support the knowledge. Additionally, the major purpose of creative writing and commentary is to demonstrate knowledge, test skills, and engage the target audience through various languages.

Coursework Writing Tips

There are some key points that you should keep in mind while writing coursework. 

It is the worst possible scenario for any kind of academic writing assignment. Today, the internet has tons of relevant information, and professors become rigorous in the context of plagiarism. Your own words should be used in all writing! Use the advised citation style and make references list if you choose to include quotations from the sources. Claim that it is your own project and sign the declaration.

Keep in mind the precise guidelines for the coursework's length. Specify whether the references, appendices, and footnotes are counted as part of the word count.

Browse the possible topics. Try to pick a relevant coursework topic that is similar to the subject of the upcoming exam if one will be held on it. 

Get Help from Tutor

Never ignore your teacher's advice; ask for their guidance on your topic. Also, to learn more, ask questions, but remember they may only read the first draft once and give general suggestions.

Perfect Coursework Writing Structure

The precision required for coursework writing depends not only on the writing process but also on the design. Even if you produce a stunning and thoroughly researched paper for the professor, poor design will still result in bad grades. We have chosen the most significant components to build a flawless coursework structure for you after reviewing many coursework standards. The structure consists of the following main components:

Introduction or Opening

The first step is to write the coursework introduction after choosing a topic. This introduction section needs to be extraordinary to catch the reader's attention. Make sure to include all essential details, and keep it brief or precise. 

Include any background data about the topic you have chosen. Write down your goals as well. This section should contain your thesis statement. Also, write the introduction in such a way that it serves as the reader's guide.

Main Body 

Your hard work and dedication will be reflected in this section. In the body section, you should add every minute detail you discovered on your research journey. Additionally, this section will be written in the past tense with an informative tone. 

Readers may find research findings boring because they are just stats and figures. Therefore, this section should include appealing tables, graphs, infographics and charts to make it interesting. Mention each statistic as it is; do not change any findings. 

Summarize your whole coursework in this section. The conclusion needs to be short while covering all the details. You might mention the essential takeaways from the coursework.

How to Write a Coursework: Step-by-Step Guide

This step-by-step guide will walk you through how to write coursework effectively

Research is the most crucial part of any writing project. A lot of effort and time is required, but it is worthwhile because it serves as the core of your work and helps establish and defend your point of view.  You can find the necessary information from many primary and secondary sources. Always double-check the information you get online because not all of it is reliable, and some of it can be out of date. Make notes on each source you consult while researching, including the definition, quotation, or information you discovered. Make a table with citations or links to web sources. It is also very helpful to utilize such a table while writing the bibliography section.

Planning 

At the planning phase, it is advised to make a rough outline of your coursework, decide which information you will add, and what points you should add in each section. Making a plan first and then sticking to it is very helpful.  For example, create a table and include all steps of your work with the dates when you want to work on them. This is a fantastic method for time management and a great way to quit delaying things so you can finish them before the deadline.

Drafting 

It could be challenging to write the initial draft of a lengthy article. However, there isn't much you can do about it. In this scenario, the sole piece of guidance that is appropriate is to start writing. Once you start putting together your coursework, you'll observe that there aren't a lot of differences between your paper and other typical written assignments. The section for which you have the most information should come first. These academic papers are never written according to the structure's order. The opening portion of your paper is where you can begin writing because it is more general than the rest.  You can pick out some interesting, pertinent coursework examples or reports to discuss in your writing so your reader will better understand the issue you are gradually focused on. You can go on to terms and situations that are more precise after acquiring the background information.

The last step is to edit and polish your document. While proofreading, it's crucial to focus on consistency problems, stylistic errors, and grammar and punctuation errors.

Many tools, including Grammarly , are available to help you with grammar. You should use these tools because you might miss some errors. No software can help you fix your writing style and logical structure mistakes. However, you can turn to a team of expert writers and editors for a high-quality editing service and a properly polished document.

Verify the word count and formatting specifications provided by your educational institution. Before submitting your work for review to your professor, you should also allow time for the editing phase, so plan accordingly.

Formative vs Summative Coursework Assessments

Formative assessment assesses students' understanding of a subject by offering them practice in essay creation and structure which can also be beneficial for tasks like term paper writing . It assists students in evaluating their strengths and weaknesses and focuses on areas that require improvement. Moreover, formative assessments help instructors in identifying students' areas of difficulty and taking prompt action to resolve issues

Summative assignments, on the other hand, evaluate students' knowledge at the end of the semester. Summative assessment includes mid-term exams and final-year project. When completing courses, it is vital to understand the type of review you are submitting to. If you understand the coursework meaning and finish your assignments on time, you might obtain an A+.

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How to Write a Coursework: Complete Guide

In all academic writing assignments, coursework is the most important. It reveals students` writing skills. This type of academic writing is used to assess a student’s understanding of a subject. Coursework combines all the requirements needed in all types of academic writing. This means that a perfect coursework paper requires more than just decent and basic writing skills. However, this has been made easier by our team of experts who have combined their experience and expertise to create a guide on how to write an excellent coursework paper and ultimately improve our writing.

Coursework is a type of academic writing that can show the full capabilities of a student. It offers a different environment from an exam room while giving a student a chance to excel. The coursework assignment is an opportunity if you look at it in a literal way. If you cannot perform well in your exams, it can be a lifesaver, but it can be as challenging as an exam.

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Coursework Simplified – What is Coursework?

Coursework papers can be described as an extension of a school project or essay. The role of coursework varies from different disciplines that a student is majoring in. When writing your coursework paper, conducting relevant research plays a very vital role. The emphasis required is independent for various topics. Doing the research is like an investigation, and every bit of detail matters largely. Act like a detective when searching, analyzing, and investigating sources of information for your topic.

How to Write a Good Coursework

We strongly recommend you to begin your coursework as soon as you are given such a task. Brilliant coursework needs a lot of time, so you have to start as early as possible. Always stay calm so that you cannot mess up your performance due to pressure. Do not rush to complete your assignment on one sitting. Divide your workload precisely and work slowly from day to day. This way, you can have manageable work to do every day, enabling you to pay great attention to your assignment.

Brilliant Writing Tips – How to Start a Coursework

The most important and vital part of coursework writing is research. Always make sure all the sources of information you use are credible. Various sources like material written by authentic writers, visiting the libraries, surfing the internet, or written class notes can be used as great sources.

Try to be organized and make an efficient timetable before you start working on your assignments. Follow your set timetable and avoid rushing your work. Never work on your coursework when your deadline is approaching. In case of emergencies, preset a completion date before you are required to submit your work.

The Perfect Way on How to Structure a Coursework

If you want to excel in coursework writing, you need to have a good structure. This means:

• Structuring your coursework is essential for all academic writing for a reason. A structure allows a writer to thoroughly layout your assignments and plans on how your final paper will look.
• A coursework structure is created after finishing the studying of your research sources. When doing this, you can loom at good coursework written by other students.
• Be careful not to have plagiarism because it is a huge mistake that can cause you to ultimately fail your coursework paper.
• Create a structure that can provide you with reliable follow up when writing your assignment.

A Proven and Brilliant Coursework Introduction

The introduction is what draws in a reader. It should be enticing but short. Your beginning statement should always draw in your reader. This will make the argument or information interesting, leaving your reader asking for more. Once you have a great beginning and all the context needed, countercheck your paper to make sure it is consistent and coherent. Don’t be discouraged if you write your introduction many times, it means you have a grasp of the right thing to do.

A Great Coursework Body

The body is where a writer states the main argument and fully develops it. Each paragraph should contain a key point clearly supporting an argument. The follow up should support all key points and be backed up with substantial evidence. The body of the essay is the building block for the coursework assignment. The body paragraph will be quite readable if it doesn’t contain large chunks of text. Simple paragraphs of 4-5 lines are quite enough.

A Moving Coursework Conclusion

A conclusion plays an important role in paper writing. It helps to reinforce your argument or main idea of your paper. Our experts insist that you have to restate the thesis statement and main idea of the coursework. Without a good conclusion, your essay will look blunt. This will make your assignment seem incomplete.

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Defining What is Coursework

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Picture this: it's a sunny day, and you're walking across your university campus, feeling energized and motivated. But as you look at your schedule, you notice the looming deadlines for your coursework assignments. Suddenly, your excitement turns into anxiety as you realize you're not quite sure what coursework even entails. Fear not, as we're here to help! In this paragraph, we'll define what is coursework and explore its various forms, so you can approach your assignments with confidence and clarity.

Coursework definition goes as a set of academic assignments, exercises, or projects that students are required to complete as part of their course requirements. It can take different forms, including essays, reports, presentations, research papers, lab reports, and other assignments.

Coursework aims to assess students' knowledge, understanding, and skills in a particular subject or field of study. Coursework assignments are usually completed outside of class time and are often graded by instructors to determine the student's level of achievement in the course.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of writing coursework? You're not alone. Coursework assignments can be challenging, especially if you're unsure of what's expected of you. But we've got you. We've prepared a comprehensive guide to fulfill your concern for 'how to write my coursework' that provides tips, strategies, and step-by-step instructions to help you produce high-quality assignments.

Our guide covers everything from choosing a topic to conducting research, developing a thesis, and structuring your coursework effectively. Whether you're a seasoned writer or new to coursework assignments, our guide is designed to help you succeed. So, let's dive in and get started.

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Structure and Outline of a Coursework

The structure and outline of a coursework can vary depending on the specific type of assignment and subject matter. However, there are some commonalities between different types of coursework writing.

For instance, good coursework assignments follow a typical academic format that includes an introduction, body paragraphs, and a conclusion. Many coursework assignments require a reference list or bibliography to cite sources used in the research process.

Thesis and dissertation projects may have slightly different structures, often requiring additional sections such as a literature review, methodology, and discussion section. Research papers may also have another format, depending on the assignment's requirements and the subject matter.

Despite these variations, coursework assignments generally adopt a typical outline format that includes the following:

• The title page - includes the assignment title, the student's name, the course title, and the date.
• Table of contents - provides a list of the major sections and subsections of the assignment.
• Abstract - a summary of the assignment that highlights the key points.
• Introduction - provides an overview of the topic and the purpose of the assignment.
• Body paragraph(s) - presents the main argument or analysis of the assignment, supported by evidence and research.
• Conclusion - summarizes the main points of the assignment and provides a final analysis or evaluation.
• Reference list - lists all sources used in the research process.

By following this coursework outline format and adapting it to the assignment's specific requirements, students can create clear, well-structured coursework papers. But if you need a professional writer's help, you can just ask us: 'Can you write my paper ?' and that's all the effort you need to make for a perfect paper.

How to Write a Coursework Introduction

The introduction is a crucial part of any coursework writing process, as it sets the tone for the rest of the paper and helps to engage the reader. Here are some points to help you master how to write a coursework introduction:

• Explain the significance of your coursework topic - Start briefly explaining why your issue is essential, and highlight its relevance and potential impact.
• Identify the main problem/question - By providing readers with a brief insight into the issue you'll be exploring, you can give them a sense of the scope and focus of your study.
• Establish clear goals - This will help you stay focused and ensure your research aligns with your objectives.
• Craft a thesis statement - By clearly stating what you hope to achieve and the results you plan to obtain, you can establish a roadmap for your research.
• End your introduction with a thought-provoking statement - This can help to capture their attention and motivate them to continue reading your work.

Following these pointers, you can create a solid and engaging introduction that sets the stage for a well-structured and impressive coursework assignment.

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How to Write a Summary of Coursework in Resume

If you're a student, your resume may lack work experience, but that doesn't mean you have nothing to offer to potential employers. Including a summary of your relevant coursework writing can showcase the skills you're developing and help employers understand why you're a good fit for the job or internship.

To help you learn how to write a summary of coursework in resume, we gathered some tips:

• Use single-column format - list the relevant courses under a section titled 'Relevant Coursework.' This format resembles the education section on your resume and presents the coursework in a simple list form.
• Multi-column format - If you're applying for a job that requires expertise in multiple fields, you can group the columns into sections using a multi-column layout. For example:

- Academic Writing

- Internship involving Research

- Oral Communication Skills

• Detailed Format - The detailed format offers a more comprehensive view of the coursework you choose to include on your resume. This format resembles the professional experience section, where you provide details about the course and two to four bullet points highlighting the study's relevant learnings or achievements.

How to Write a Coursework Report

How to write a coursework report can be a common question among students. A coursework report allows students to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of a particular topic, concept, or issue by conducting research, analyzing data, and presenting their findings in a written report. If you find it challenging to write this report before your deadline, you can say the magic words 'write my coursework report,' and an online paper writing service will provide it to you quickly.

The structure of a coursework report typically consists of several key components, including:

1.0 The Introduction

2.0 Key Issues (provides an overview of the main topics covered in this report, leading into sections 2.1 and 2.2)

2.1 Sub-topic 1

2.2 Sub-topic 2

3.0 Key Issues (outlines the main topics covered in this section, leading into sections 3.1, 3.2, and 3.3)

3.1 Sub-topic 1

3.2 Sub-topic 2

3.3 Sub-topic 3

4.0 Conclusions (summarizes the essential findings and insights, representing 5-10% of the word count)

5.0 Recommendations (provides actionable suggestions based on the conclusions and analysis presented in the report)

In this paragraph, we provided seven coursework writing tips that will help you to write your academic paper, definition essay examples , or any coursework perfectly:

• Start Early : Begin working on your coursework as soon as possible to avoid last-minute stress and ensure you have enough time for proper planning, research, writing, and editing.
• Choose a Clear and Interesting Topic : Choose a topic that you are eager to write coursework about and is clear and specific. A precise topic will help you focus your research and writing, while an interesting topic will keep you engaged and motivated.
• Use Evidence Effectively: Use evidence such as quotes and statistics to support your arguments, but use them selectively. Ensure your evidence is relevant and supports your main points, and always cite your sources correctly.
• Follow the Instructions: Pay close attention to the instructions given by your professor, and ensure you understand the coursework requirements.
• Structure Your Paper : Organize your paper into clear sections with headings and subheadings. This will make it easier for your readers to follow your arguments and understand your ideas.
• Revise and Edit: Once you have completed your coursework, revise and edit it carefully. Check for spelling and grammar errors, and make sure your ideas are presented clearly and coherently.
• Use Feedback: If you receive feedback from your professor or peers, use it to improve your coursework. Consider the feedback carefully and make revisions where necessary.

To help you create your coursework examples effectively, we gathered some topics for you to write about:

Psychology Coursework:

• Investigating the impact of stress on memory
• Examining the effectiveness of different types of therapy for treating depression
• Analyzing the effects of social media use on mental health

History Coursework:

• Examining the causes and consequences of a particular historical event
• Analyzing the impact of a particular historical figure on their time period
• Investigating the role of propaganda in a particular historical context

Computer Science Coursework:

• Developing a computer program to solve a particular problem
• Analyzing the performance of different algorithms for a particular task
• Examining the security risks associated with a particular technology or system.

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How to Write a Coursework

Coursework projects do not resemble essays, research papers, or dissertations. They are the combination of all three. Students spend less time writing coursework than on making a term paper, but this type of work requires more time and efforts than an ordinary essay - it is made of several essays. Thanks to our guide, each student can discover how to write coursework. If you are running out of time or lack experience to complete the specific coursework, we recommend using our coursework writing services to hire professional academic writers.

What is Coursework and Why Does It Matter?

Coursework definition: General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) coursework is a typical academic assignment, given in the course of study to evaluate the student’s knowledge, skills, and identify the final grade. Many students face this type of writing in the US colleges. One of the examples is a coursework UTD (The University of Texas at Dallas) - the requirements of this institution are strict, and many students fail to submit their papers and pass the corresponding courses.

Such type of assignment helps to have the ‘detective’ hat on: a student observes, examines, and evaluates the chosen topic using credible, up-to-date, and relevant sources. Working under controlled conditions is important. Participating in every school class will help to prepare good coursework by the end of the term. Take a look at the examples of what students of various profiles may face:

• English Composition - English coursework is an extended essay in most cases. A student has a right to pick the topic. The tutors provide their students with the list of recommended titles to choose from, sources to observe & analyze, and a format (e.g., a comparison between different relevant articles)
• Sciences - coursework for science is a complicated assignment. Such type of work appears in the form of a scientific paper to test what a writer investigates and reports independently.
• Geography - geography coursework is about collecting, reporting, and explaining information to reply to a certain geographical question or offer solutions to the problem. One idea is to explore the usage of a shopping mall or analyze the recent tornado. No matter whether you have to prepare a coursework Columbia or such paper for other educational institutions, keep in mind these differences!

Types of Coursework Explained

English Language coursework is the most common type of this assignment. At advanced GCE level, the student will be expected to write a couple of essays, totaling 3,000 words. Every assignment is 20 marks maximum.

An analytical essay : Evaluate, compare, & contrast 3 different sources of data interconnected by a common theme; written /spoken / multimedia content. Discuss different uses for targeting various audiences. Learn more on our blog.

Original essay with a supportive commentary : A student will have to come up with a single piece of media writing in the observed modes (written, spoken, or multimodal). Add a supporting piece with details about the aspects of English language. English Language & Literature coursework is a bit different. The basic requirements are the same, and the parts are:

An analytical study : Sharing an analysis of the chosen piece and its relation to the related content. It will show how well the writer understands the original piece. Tutors grade such works based on the:

• Use of the proper terminology and the coherence of the written words;
• Understanding & evaluation of the way a structure, form, and language create the written & spoken word;
• Opportunity to observe relationships between various pieces of writing.

Creative writing & commentary : Produce a creative piece that imitates the style of the assessed text. Share comments to backup your understanding. The goal is to show the knowledge, prove the competence, and use appropriate language skills in communicating with the target audience. You will also need a relevant coursework resume (review) in both cases. Keep on reading to learn how to write coursework of A level.

How to Write a Coursework: Guide for Students

Several factors may lead to the coursework being disqualified. It is a serious matter! The risk factors include:

• Plagiarism - it is the worst thing that could happen to any type of academic assignment. Lots of relevant information is available on the world wide web today, and the tutors are strict about the issue of plagiarism. Write everything in your own words! If you decide to insert the quotes from the sources, apply the suggested citation format and develop a list of references. Sign the declaration claiming it is your original project. If you're unsure about how to approach this, seeking professional help by choosing to write my coursework can be a wise decision.
• Word count - do not ignore the specific requirements concerning the length of the coursework. Specify if the footnotes, appendices, & references are included in the word count.
• Topics - go through the list of available themes. If there is an examination planned on the specific topic, try to pick another idea for the coursework.
• Tutor’s assistance - do not ignore the help of your instructor, ask them to provide guidance on what to write. Ask the questions to learn more details, but keep in mind they can go through the 1st draft once and just offer some general recommendations.

Choosing a Topic for Your Project

Dedicate enough time to this extra important question. Select the field of your interest if it is possible to relate it to the course. That is the golden rule of choosing a coursework topic - keep in mind the rest of the hints:

• Analyze the offered list of topics or develop yours
• Pick a topic from the area of your expertise related to the studied subject
• Select the topic you are interested in
• Choose the topic you’ve started to observe in the past
• Check how much relevant, up-to-date information is available on the Internet about each of the topics
• Pick what you can measure, change, & control (they call it a ‘fair test’)
• Use the ideas of previous researchers and students
• Do not choose a topic with a vast scope - you risk struggling to research it correctly

10 Good Coursework Topics

• Non-traditional Forms of Poetry with TC Tolbert
• Documentary Foundations: Usage of Oral Histories with Beth Alvarado
• Traditional Forms of Poetry
• Hermit Crabs: Type of Fiction
• Writing the Autobiographical Poem
• Creative Non-Fiction on the Examples of New Journalists
• Authors without Borders
• Writing the Sticky Stuff
• Socially Engaged Literary Arts
• Common Vocabulary

Research & Data Collection

Research is an integral part of coursework. Have you written research papers before? If yes, you will find it easier to select proper primary & secondary sources and gather the necessary information (evidence to support the main point - thesis). Depending on the required paper format, cite & reference the following sources:

• Books & e-Books

Base the project on a specific hypothesis. The research must start with minimum one hypothesis. The research stage for some topics may consist of visiting websites to collect information. Leave another time for collecting the data as it is the heart of the research. Three methods of data collection are known:

• Direct personal investigation : The one an author does individually (using literature and findings from previous studies);
• Interview/Questionnaire : The researcher should gather the data from the respondents asking questions regarding required data;
• Discussion with community leaders : Community leaders are approached to fetch information for the necessary data.

In case a student works on a scientific experiment, they should pay attention to planning the analysis with the help of rigorous scientific methods (keeping in mind the Health & Safety precautions you take). Review background information and theories. Take notes to express what you expect to occur to compare & contrast it to what happened in real life. In the write-up stage, one has to evaluate and present the findings.

Writing a Coursework Outline

The writing process follows the research. Do not start it without preparing an action plan and scheduling the work - a paper pin for English coursework is based on an extended essay . An outline will look different for the science coursework projects. The goal of creating a plan is to prevent a writer from being disorganized and waffling.

Let us explain coursework outline on the specific example - a project on the global pursuit of lower costs and the role of human rights.

Start with the brief introduction explaining why it might be a topic of interest for many people. Mention those vast corporations like Wal-Mart abuse human rights by choosing and using child labor in the factories.

Provide an overview of the problem . Define human rights and costs. Pick the definitions from the official dictionaries and cite them properly when inserting in the text. Try to explain the terms in your own words.

Develop a body of the coursework , start with the case for & against ethical business practices. Using evidence and examples, list the arguments supporting ethical business practices and another side of the coin. Include a business case for ethical practices after the opening body paragraph.

Move to discussing ethical responsibilities ; explain why business organizations should care about the ethical aspects of their activities. After three sections of the body, one can conclude the paper. It can be a good idea to share a fact or statistics stressing the importance of research problem in the essay conclusion. End up with the reference list that may look this way:

• Klein N (2000) No Logo (Flamingo, London)
• Marcousé I, Gillespie A, Martin B, Surridge M and Wall N (2003) Business Studies 2e (Hodder Arnold, Oxon)
• Royal Dutch Shell (2006) 4th Quarter Financial Report at (site example)

Additional Elements

Supporting materials and pictures are a must! The sciences & geography projects require tables, charts, graphs, and other types of images to illustrate the complicated topic. Not only should you add the pictures - it is essential to interpret and reference each of them. A separate part of the coursework where the student list and explains every visual element is Appendix , and it is an optional part. The presence of appendix increases the chances to earn an A+.

How to Write an Introduction for Coursework?

Most of the students underestimate the role of introduction & conclusion when it comes to writing an essay. An eye-catchy introduction is a key to success. The primary purposes of a coursework introduction are:

• To grab the reader’s attention
• To introduce the topic
• To explain the research importance
• To come up with a compelling thesis statement

The opening paragraph shows the depth of the writer’s acquaintance with the topic. Look at the expert tips below. They will help to learn how to write a coursework introduction to make the tutor want to read your entire paper.

What Is an Introduction?

The introduction of GCSE coursework is the opening paragraph that aims to interpret the central questions and purposes of the entire paper. It should have several elements to be effective. Those are:

• A hook sentence
• Background information
• Problem significance
• Solid thesis statement

Advice from our Experienced Writer

How to write an introduction to coursework? The quality of this part predetermines paper’s success. Look at some common mistakes writers do while working on the coursework introduction - try to prevent them!

Ignoring the prompt. Many students tend to neglect the tutor’s instructions. It is critical to read the prompt several times, highlight the main points, research question, rules, and grading rubric details.

Missing a plan. The prompt does not always say to develop a coursework outline. Without a plan for every separate section, it is impossible to write a flawless piece step-by-step. No matter whether you have to write a term paper, research paper, dissertation, or C3 coursework, get ready with the detailed plan. Once you understand how to write an introduction, it will be easier to develop the rest of the paper.

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What Is a Coursework and How to Write a Paper: A Simple Guide

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Academic writing is an essential activity in higher education and comes in various forms. Basically, one of these forms is coursework writing, where instructors assess students’ level of understanding of a course during a semester. In this case, unlike other papers, coursework assignments evaluate students’ understanding of the course and not just a topic in the class. Moreover, various forms of coursework writing include essays, term papers, theses, dissertations, and report projects. Hence, students need to learn what is a coursework assignment and how to write such a paper.

What Is a Coursework Paper

College and university students undertake different kinds of academic exercises, with writing projects taking a significant portion. Basically, one of these exercises is the writing of coursework, an assignment that they submit at the end of the semester. Ideally, this kind of work assesses students’ understanding of a particular field of study within a single semester. In turn, instructors rarely require students to write a coursework assignment for things they learned during the previous semester.

Definition of a Coursework

By definition, a coursework assignment is an academic project that students undertake in the course of study and which they must submit before the closure of the semester. For example, such types of papers aim to evaluate students’ level of knowledge and skills acquisition, meaning the work contributes to students’ final grades. Ideally, coursework is what students learn during a semester, and such an assignment is meant to measure how well they have understood the subject matter. Moreover, students use reliable and relevant sources to study, examine and evaluate the chosen coursework topic. Therefore, a coursework assignment is very similar to other writing assignments, such as essays, reports, thesis writing, and dissertations.

Differences With Other Papers

In the course of their classes, students write different types of papers, including essays and reports. Basically, the major difference between coursework writing and these papers is that it assesses students’ understanding of what they have discovered throughout the semester. In contrast, essays and other papers assess students’ understanding of a specific topic, concept, result, or theory. Moreover, students may need to address an issue in their coursework that they might have addressed in an essay assignment sometime during the semester. As such, a coursework assignment is broader in scope than other papers.

Expectations

Like essays and other papers, a coursework assignment varies from one area of study to another. For example, there is a coursework for the English subject and another for the sciences. Therefore, students are expected to complete their coursework assignments according to their instructor’s or department’s instructions. In most cases, this expectation includes presenting the assignment in an essay format, where they select a title of their choice. Depending on the subject, some coursework assignments expect students to collect, examine, infer, and report data when answering a specific question.

When it comes to the grading of academic assignments, instructors look at how well a student has attended to all the requirements and expectations. For instance, these requirements include writing about a choice of themes or text excerpts in a given format. In this case, students must use an approach that they believe is likely to give them a higher grade, meaning an approach that helps them to answer the question methodically, logically, and critically by using relevant information. In essence, these are three dimensions for grading a coursework assignment.

Constructing a Paper: A Step-by-Step Guide on How to Write a Coursework Assignment

Like an essay, a coursework assignment takes a particular structure. Basically, students should understand the core components and make sure that they address them in their academic writing. In this case, the most significant issue for students is to ensure a logical flow of ideas. Moreover, developing a thesis statement is essential to provide high-quality essays with a guideline on focal issues. Primarily, these issues are the concepts and theories that the student has learned in a specific course during the semester.

Step 1: Preparation

Planning or preparation is the first step in writing a coursework paper. For instance, the essence of any form of academic writing is to measure a student’s level of understanding about a particular area of study. Since the coursework measures what a student has learned in a given course, it is paramount for each person to prepare well when executing the assignment. Here, learners have to choose a topic that they are comfortable with, one that they are passionate about. Additionally, they should generate ideas about their coursework by deciding what is relevant and what is not. In this case, the reasoning that guides this decision is the expectation outlined in assignment instructions. Lastly, students should understand their audience – consumers of their work or readers. Like any other assignment, the audience is course instructors. Hence, writers should ensure coursework satisfies a curiosity of readers.

Step 2: Setting Up

After preparation, students should set up the stage for coursework writing. Basically, the first preoccupation is to find sources relevant to the assignment prompt – those that are more likely to provide enough evidence and support needed claims. As students review credible sources, they should take notes to provide a strong argumentation in their coursework. Then, another activity involves deciding on the coursework outline, which should help answer the assignment prompt logically and critically. Lastly, learners should create an annotated bibliography, a summary of each source they intend to use as the basis of their arguments in the coursework.

Step 3: Writing the Coursework

After preparing and setting up the stage, students should start writing the coursework assignment. In this case, armed with notes taken during the review of reliable sources and the outline they have created, students should start with the first draft, where they develop a thesis statement. Basing all opinions and arguments on the thesis, writers should answer the assignment prompt methodically, logically, and critically. Moreover, the thesis statement should ‘hook’ the audience and make them interested in reading the substantial part of the paper – the body. In essence, the body is where students use all the evidence they have gathered about the topic, while the thesis informs the audience of what individuals have focused on in the paper.

Step 4: Wrapping It Up

It is normal for a writer to make mistakes when writing an academic document. For example, these mistakes include inconsistent arguments, irrelevant content, punctuation errors, and countless grammatical mistakes. Therefore, after completing the draft, students should read it through, at least twice, to identify these mistakes and correct them. Basically, the processes of correction include revising and editing the paper. Regarding revisions, students should give their work to a friend or mentor to read it through. In their feedback, these individuals are likely to point out areas where authors should make corrections for the paper to be logical and interesting to read. Concerning editing the paper, students should proofread their work to ensure it is free of spelling mistakes, punctuation errors, and other grammatical mishaps.

Step 5: Developing Body Paragraphs

The body paragraph of any academic text, including a coursework assignment, utilizes several features to make the paper logical. Basically, the first feature is the topic sentence that opens up each paragraph. Also, the purpose of this feature is to strengthen the central idea captured in the thesis statement. Then, the rest of the paragraph structure backs up this claim using evidence gathered from different sources. In turn, another feature is a concluding sentence, which closes each paragraph. For instance, the goal of this aspect is to connect the topic sentence with the thesis statement. Finally, another feature is transition words and phrases that help readers sense a logical flow of ideas throughout the paper. In short, writers use transitions within and between paragraphs to create a logical flow of information and ideas.

Step 6: Referencing Format and Peer Reviewing

Besides ensuring the paper is written methodically and logically, students should see that it meets the highest academic writing standards. In this regard, they should ensure it follows after a particular format – APA, MLA, Harvard, or Chicago/Turabian. In most cases, the assignment prompt dictates the format that learners should use. Moreover, the referencing format informs about the structure of the paper and the format of citations. In turn, another essential activity that students should perform is to commit the paper to peer review. Here, authors give coursework papers to distinguished scholars, such as a professor or classmate, to assess the validity and quality of information used, including sources.

Step 7: Writing the Final Draft of a Coursework Paper

After subjecting the first draft to vigorous scrutiny through revisions, editions, and peer review, students should start writing the final draft of a coursework paper. Basically, this draft should be thoroughly polished, meaning it should be free of spelling, punctuation, and grammatical mistakes, as well as inconsistent arguments and irrelevant sentences. Moreover, it should indicate an effective use of transitions in the body paragraphs. In short, the final draft is an improved version of the first draft because writers have revised and edited it and incorporated feedback from a friend, mentor, or professor. However, they still need to read through the final draft, at least once, to ensure it is perfect before submission to the department. In turn, if students note several mistakes, it means another revision is necessary. Hence, the student’s focus should be the content, organization of ideas, style of writing, and format.

Types of Coursework

Given that coursework assignments test students’ level of understanding about a course’s content in a given semester, it means that it takes several forms. For example, these include a term paper, a Master’s thesis, a dissertation, or a report project. Ideally, the coursework is an essential requirement for a student to complete the course successfully. It also means the coursework is essential to be awarded a degree. In turn, the only difference between these types of coursework assignments is that they take a different approach to examining and analyzing course content, with each subject taking a unique approach.

Coursework Writing Techniques

The dream of every student is to pass any assessment and attain a higher grade. In a coursework assignment, students can utilize different techniques to ensure they attain higher grades after assessments. As indicated earlier about the grading of coursework, learners should use an approach that they believe answers the assignment prompt methodically, logically, and critically. As a result, every technique they use must allow them to answer the question in a way that satisfies these three grading dimensions.

1. Compare and Contrast Technique

A compare and contrast essay technique is about analyzing two subjects, ideas, concepts, or theories by comparing them, contrasting them, or doing both. Basically, the purpose of answering a coursework assignment through this approach is that students must not state obvious things. Instead, they need to shed light on the subtle differences or unexpected similarities between subjects, ideas, concepts, or theories.

2. Cause and Effect Technique

A cause and effect essay technique allows writers to develop their paper’s body by analyzing the reasons for and the consequences of a decision, action, or event. When organizing a paragraph, students adopt a structure that allows them to arrange the causes and effects in a chronological or reverse chronological order. Alternatively, authors can present their arguments through emphasis, starting from least important to most important aspects, or vice versa.

3. Investigation Technique

An investigation technique involves undertaking an in-depth examination of a topic, idea, concept, or theory. Basically, this technique’s primary goal is to demonstrate that students have gained a thorough knowledge of the subject, which is indicated in their methodical, logical, and critical analysis and presentation of information. In this case, ensuring that research findings are interpreted and presented in an organized manner throughout the essay is critical. Ultimately, the technique enables writers to demonstrate their articulate understanding of the various viewpoints about the issue under investigation. 

How to Present Strong Arguments

For an academic paper to capture the audience’s attention and interest, students must not only develop a thesis statement but also ensure they use strong arguments to back up the central idea in the statement. Basically, the “they say, I say” technique is the simplest method to present arguments properly. In this regard, the information that the student uses in answering the coursework assignment prompt should be free of plagiarism. For instance, they need to cite sources properly. Then, another way to ensure that the writing is persuasive is to confirm that they have attained the required word count without counting footnotes, endnotes, references, and appendices. Ideally, selecting a topic that one is comfortable with and passionate about enables the writing to be high-quality in terms of argumentation. Also, students should discuss alternatives with their mentor or instructor. Finally, the thesis statement should not be complicated.

Major Mistakes in Courseworks

Students make different kinds of mistakes when writing academic texts. For example, a common mistake in coursework writing involves a scope, where students fail to focus on one area of the topic and instead try to be broad in their argumentation. In this case, the problem with this approach is that they waste space talking about irrelevant material, leaving them with little space to write about the core idea. Also, the solution to this problem is to develop a thesis statement that sets out the paper’s specific agenda. In doing so, students can realize every time they go off-topic.

Another common mistake involves colloquialism, where students use a language that is not standard for academic writing. Basically, this problem is particularly common with students who become excited about the topic and try to express their ideas creatively. Moreover, the problem is that the coursework shifts from being evidence-based to a document about the student’s opinion. In turn, the solution to this problem is to pick a topic that is exciting and critically discussed in the literature. As a result, they can identify several sources that discuss the topic to use as bases for evidence of their claims and arguments about the topic.

Sample of a General Coursework Outline

The coursework paper adopts a typical outline, as indicated below:

• Table of Contents
• Abstract or Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Body Paragraph(s)
• Reference list

Reason for Similarity of a Coursework Assignment With a Research Paper

Ideally, the outline of a coursework assignment is similar to that of a research paper. In this case, an abstract serves as a brief overview of a research paper and informs readers of the writer’s focal points. More importantly, the coursework outline has a body, where writers use different paragraphs to make an argument about the topic. Also, each of the paragraphs begins with a topic sentence and ends with a concluding sentence. Like research papers, body paragraphs of a coursework assignment serve to cement the writer’s claims and arguments, which are linked to the thesis statement.

Summing Up on What Is a Coursework Assignment and How to Write a Paper

A coursework assignment is among the writing assignments that students in colleges and universities undertake in preparation for their degree. Unlike other papers, this assignment assesses students’ understanding of what they have learned in a course in a given semester. As such, students must complete and submit it before the semester closes. Moreover, the different types of coursework include essays, term papers, theses, dissertations, and report projects.

Students should master the following tips when it comes to writing a coursework assignment:

• Choose an exciting topic and stick to it. Basically, students come across tons of exciting information about their topic. However, to avoid going off-script, they should focus on their core subject and avoid the temptation of using data that may prove irrelevant.
• Use evidence (quotes and statistics) selectively. In this case, relevancy is a significant indicator of a high-grade paper. As such, where students are not going to refer to some data directly because it adds no value to their argument, they should avoid dwelling on it in their paper.
• Cite sources correctly. When citing sources, students should note the standards of the format in use – APA, MLA, Harvard, or Chicago/Turabian – as each has a unique approach.
• Revise, edit, and proofread the paper. In turn, high-quality coursework writing should be free of inconsistent arguments, irrelevant sentences, and spelling, punctuation, and grammatical mistakes.

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How to List Relevant Coursework On Resume [Tips & Examples!]

If you’re a college student, recent graduate, or entry-level professional, chances are you don’t have a lot of professional experience to list on your resume. 

This, in turn, might make you feel insecure about your application, especially considering that the work experience section is among the most important section of a resume. 

Well, listing your relevant coursework might just be the answer!

By listing the courses that are relevant to the job position or internship you’re applying for, you can show recruiters that while you don’t have much work experience, you have the right skills and knowledge for the job.

But what is the right way to list relevant coursework on your resume and is there a time when you shouldn’t list it all? And what exactly is relevant, to begin with?

In this article, we’re going to answer all those questions and more. Read on to learn:

When Is Relevant Coursework Necessary on a Resume?

• How to List Relevant Coursework on Your Resume in 3 Steps

7 Tips on Listing Relevant Coursework on Your Resume

Resume example with relevant coursework.

And more! Let’s dive right in. 

What Makes Coursework Relevant?

Professional experience is one of the most important sections of a successful resume, but you first need to land a job to start building it. 

Which begs the question, how can a recent graduate or entry-level professional prove they’ve got what it takes for an entry-level position with no, or minimal, professional experience ? 

Well, this is where coursework comes in. 

Together with academic projects and achievements, as well as extracurricular activities, listing relevant coursework can help students and entry-level professionals show they’ve got the necessary skills for the job despite not having the relevant professional experience.

The coursework you list on your resume should actually be related to the position you’re applying for.

For example, if you’re applying for a job as a graphic designer, listing your achievements in your World History class won’t really impress recruiters. If, on the other hand, you mention that you were top of your class in Design and Layout , you’ll be effectively showing recruiters that you have great potential as an up-and-coming graphic designer. 

To sum things up, here are the top cases when relevant coursework is necessary on a resume:

• When you’re still a student
• When you’re applying with an entry-level resume
• When you’re applying for an internship
• When the coursework is directly related to the job position 

If, on the other hand, you have 2+ years of work experience in the field, as well as the needed skill-set, coursework on your resume will only take up space and can be skipped entirely.

Checking the job description is another way of determining whether you should add relevant coursework to your resume. If, for example, the job description requires that you list your majors, GPA, diploma, or portfolio, chances are they’ll also be interested in your coursework, especially if it’s relevant to the position. 

How to List Relevant Coursework on Your Resume in 3 Steps 

So you’ve established that you should include relevant coursework on your resume. Now, you may be wondering where exactly to include it. 

As a rule of thumb, coursework is listed under an applicant’s education history. Depending on whether you have any professional experience to list, the education section may come before or after the work experience section. 

Here are the four best ways to add relevant coursework to your resume: 

#1. Add a New Line in Your Education Section

Instead of creating a fresh section called “Relevant Coursework,” you’re better off just adding the courses to your education section.

As a student resume can be one-page max , this helps you to save up the space needed for other essential resume sections.

Here’s a practical example of what this looks like on the resume of a recent graduate applying for a high-school teaching position: 

BA in World Literature 

UC Berkeley

2012 - 2016

Relevant coursework: British Literature, American Literature, Medieval Literature, William Shakespeare, Language and Cognitive Development 

#2. List Your Relevant Coursework in Bullet Points

To make your relevant coursework more visible and reader-friendly, list them in bullet points underneath your diploma title. 

Here’s how the above Literature graduate’s resume would look like following this formatting: 

Relevant Coursework: 

• British Literature
• American Literature 
• Medieval Literature 
• William Shakespeare 
• Language and Cognitive Development

#3. Explain How The Coursework is Relevant to the Position 

Finally, if you want to take your relevant coursework resume section to the next level, add detailed explanations to your courses to support how they’re relevant to the position you’re applying for or how they helped develop your skill-set. 

A recent study found that companies are suspending the use of degree completion as a proxy and instead now favor hiring on the basis of demonstrated skills and competencies . This means that your relevant coursework should aim to show exactly how it has helped you acquire the skills required for the position. 

Here’s an example of how that would play out for a journalism student applying for an entry-level reporting job at a newspaper:

B.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication

Northwestern University, IL

2015 - 2018

• Writing and Reporting: Learned the ins and outs of news reporting through several practical assignments and exams.
• Media Ethics: Got introduced to the most essential ethical theories and decision-making strategies in journalism and wrote a paper on Ethical Journalism and Human Rights that got published in the Political Communication Journal.
• Gathering and Developing the News: Gained first-hand experience in interviewing, researching, newsgathering, and communicating with sources.

To make sure your coursework is as relevant as possible, check out the required skills in the job description. If you have taken classes that have helped you master those skills, then make sure to mention how by adding all the necessary details, as shown above. 

Here are seven tips you should always keep in mind when listing coursework on your resume: 

• Take advantage of keywords . When evaluating your resume, recruiters scan it to look for the keywords that were mentioned in the job description (e.g. skills, experiences, etc.). You can re-read the job ad and, where relevant, include these keywords in your coursework section.
• Tailor your resume to the job offer.  In order for your coursework to add value to your resume, it really needs to be relevant. So, if you’re applying for a job that doesn’t take academic background into consideration or that’s completely unrelated to your major, you’re better off omitting coursework altogether and focusing on other important sections, such as your hard and soft skills. 
• List online courses. If you’ve completed some online courses that are relevant to the position you’re applying for, feel free to also include them under relevant coursework. 
• Add value through other academic achievements. Relevant coursework can say a lot about your potential, but recruiters will be even more easily convinced if you support it with other academic achievements, including your GPA, extracurricular activities, etc. 
• Show how you’ve grown. When you’re explaining your relevant coursework in detail, you can include how you’ve grown by listing all the skills you acquired in the process. Those can be both soft skills, like communication and interpersonal skills, and hard skills like programming or doing extensive research. 
• Change the relevant coursework as you progress. Many college students start working in their freshman year. If that’s the case with you, make sure to update your resume from year to year to reflect your academic journey and most recently acquired skills. 
• Check for errors. A well-written, error-free resume shows that you’re attentive to detail and that you care to make a good impression. 

Key Takeaways 

And that’s a wrap! You now have all the necessary information to add relevant coursework to your resume effectively. 

Before you start working on your resume, though, here’s a brief summary of the key points covered in this article:

• Listing relevant coursework on your resume is not mandatory but can be very helpful if you’re a student or an entry-level professional.
• If you have at least a year of professional experience, drop your relevant coursework and focus on tailoring your work experience and skills sections to the position. 
• Relevant coursework typically goes under the education section. You can either give a general or a detailed summary of your coursework. 
• You can make a separate relevant coursework section only if the job you’re applying for requires a strong academic record. 
• Your coursework needs to be relevant to the position. This means you should leave them out of your resume if they have nothing to do with the role.

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Coursework Topics for Students

We are glad to share with you the following list of topics that you can use as a starting point for your coursework project. We have accompanied each topic with a brief overview of the issue and provided questions for further research. Besides, you can use these English coursework ideas as a basis for other academic papers like essays, research papers, or even theses! We have divided all topics into the following categories: art, economics, management, MBA, and sociology.

Art Coursework Topics

For this type of coursework we propose you to choose one of the paintings (or any piece of art) you love and critically evaluate it. Provide a description of what you see. Analyze how the work was organized and explore the history of its creation if available. Interpret the author’s meaning and what the author tried to say with creating this masterpiece. Come up with the conclusion on whether the work is successful.

• Art of Ancient Egypt (Funerary mask of Tutankhamen, Great Sphinx, Palette of Narmer, Queen Nefertiti, etc.).
• Art of the Near East (Stele of Hammurabi, Royal Standard of Ur, Head of a Man (known as an Akkadian Ruler), Stele of Naram-Sin, etc.)
• Early Christian Byzantine Art (Dura Europos, Sarcophagus of Junius, Bassus Justinian and his Attendants, Harbaville Triptych, etc.)
• Early Medieval Art in Europe and Romanesque Art (Chi Ro Iota, page from the Book of Kells, purse cover from Sutton Hoo, The Last Judgment, Tympanum at Autumn by Gislebertus Cathedral complex, Pisa, etc.)

If you want to discuss particular moments in the history of art, you may like the following topics:

• Art of primitive society.

Primitive art geographically covers all continents except Antarctica. It is still preserved in some nations living in remote corners of the planet. Most of the oldest paintings were found in Europe (from Spain to the Urals). Humans still can see wall painting and the evidence of human activity. People of that time believed in magic: they believed that with the help of pictures and other images you can influence the outcome of hunting.

• Female images in Egyptian art.

Pharaohs prepared for the afterlife in advance. In addition to building the tombs, they paid great attention to adornment and decorations. Especially popular were ceiling and wall paintings. The drawings depicted the earthly life of the human and possible afterlife. Painting in Egypt has its own peculiarities, and we propose you to find out more information about the female images in Egyptian art. How are the lives of women within ancient Egyptian culture revealed through artifacts and art? Describe objects tied to specific female identities. What do their features suggest about the roles and characteristics of specific women in history, or more broadly about women within Egyptian culture?

Economics Coursework Topics

This section relates both to economic and business topics. Some topics may require calculations and field study.

• Identify and analyze price discrimination on a particular market.

Tell about the forms of price discrimination. Tell about the main peculiarities of financial discrimination and principles. Describe the conditions for the business needed for engaging in price discrimination. Identify several forms of price discrimination in the consumer market. Can price discrimination lead to efficient prices? Can price discrimination provoke an open (or shut) market? What is the effect of price discrimination on output? How does price discrimination affect competition on the market? Support your coursework with examples to demonstrate each form of price discrimination. Use case studies from particular companies.

• Analyze the effect of the currency exchange rate on a particular market.

Any country uses currency in its economic activity. Its purchases and sales are made according to the exchange rate, which is constantly changing. Exchange rates have a significant impact on foreign trade of various countries, affecting the price ratio of exports and imports, causing a change in the domestic economic situation, as well as affecting the competitiveness of firms and the profits of enterprises. For this coursework you can choose a particular market (e.g. tourism and hospitality) and analyze the impact of exchange rates. Define the key exchange rate trends and how exchange rates matter. Analyze several case studies that identify the performance of a particular company involved in the tourism business. You can also explain how the currency exchange rate can be used as a tool of strategic analysis.

• What is “green energy”? How does renewable energy influence economics?

When we talk about green energy, we mean renewable energy. It is about the use of geothermal energy, bioenergy, hydroelectric power, wind, solar, ocean power, and other natural sources as alternative energy solutions. All these sources are renewable by natural means. In this coursework you can discuss the peculiarities of renewable energy economics. Renewable energy sources are environmentally friendly; they do not lead to the additional warming of the planet. What are the most effective renewable energy sources? Think about the issues of intermittency, capital intensity, energy conservation, potential for energy efficiency, energy subsidies, and environmental externalizations. Provide political and ideological points of view.

• Analyze the economic perspective of cloud computing.

Today, any business, from a flower shop to aircraft manufacturing, can be serviced by a certain set of cloud services. Cloud computing is a distributed data processing technology in which shared computer resources, software, and data are provided to users on demand in the form of internet services. In this coursework example, we propose you to conduct research on the use of cloud computing and its benefits for economics. What is the practical use of cloud computing and its practical implementation on enterprises? Who are the most popular consumers of this kind of service? What types of services does cloud computing provide? What are the legal issues connected with cloud computing?

• Effect of pensions on the US economy.

In the US, every citizen is responsible for his or her own pension. What is the situation with public pension funds? Do public employee pensions stimulate the economy? Make an overview of retirement options accompanied with worked practical examples. Additionally, make some commentary about the benefits and drawbacks of utilizing the pension program. Include calculations to provide a comprehensive discussion on the subject and clearly prove your point of view. Also, you can touch the economics of retirement and its history in the US.

Management Coursework Topics

In this section we have gathered topics connected to management and leadership. Some topics can be related to marketing and sociology. Some topics may be used in a general context or applied to a particular company.

• Brand management: Trust for international brands.

The modern situation on the retail market forces companies to implement and apply various instruments that help develop new clients. Branding is one of the most powerful tools to get the customer’s trust to a particular company. The diversity of business and product areas leads to great competition in various markets. This makes branding more complex and more meaningful in terms of the company’s success. Companies that start their activity in the international market face a wide range of problems, as the international market has its own rules and principles. In this coursework topic, you can concentrate on one company and analyze its branding strategy.

• Purchasing management and its impact on company performance.

In this coursework topic example, you can discuss the role of purchasing managers in the company’s performance. Also, you can choose one company and make a case study related to your topic. You can evaluate the efficiency of purchasing management and make recommendations for improvements. What are the most common problems purchasing managers face? What is the best way to organize a purchasing plan? How to choose the best purchasing type? How to collaborate with suppliers? How to manage electronic marketplaces? How should the purchasing department be organized? How to optimize the purchasing operations in inbound logistics and basic logistics operations?

• Sourcing strategy for a particular company.

If the company wants to achieve the desired results and objectives, owners and managers should think attentively about the sourcing strategy. Sourcing activities constantly need to be reevaluated and analyzed. A good sourcing strategy helps the company achieve substantial cost savings and reach other sourcing aims. With strategic sourcing, the company will increase profit, manage supply risks, improve sustainability, and get more value out of procurement. Pick one company and analyze or model a sourcing strategy. Analyze the supply market and current sourcing processes, evaluate the methods for strategic sourcing, and define the peculiarities of methods selection.

• Drug testing in the workplace.

Solving the problems of alcohol and drugs in the company can become an ethical dilemma for managers and employees. The employer will need to keep the balance between people who have problems with alcohol and drugs and the duty to properly manage financial resources and protect the safety of other employees. In this coursework assignment, you can discuss the situations where drug testing is needed for the particular workplace. What test strategies should be applied? What methods are the most appropriate for the particular company? What ethical issues may arise in the process? What actions should be taken if the test will be positive?

• Product life cycle management strategy for a specific company.

Each product goes through certain stages of the life cycle. Analysis of the general nature of the life cycle of the product is a very important moment in the development of the company’s strategy for the product it produces. Having correctly determined at which stage the company’s product is located, managers can build an effective strategy for its development, determine the priority goals and objectives, price, advertising, and sales plan. For this topic you can select a specific company that has many product items for sale (i.e. food products, cleaning products, and personal care products). What marketing strategy is more preferable for the current stage of the life cycle? What are the peculiarities of the current stage?

MBA Coursework Examples: Topic Ideas

All topics presented below may also be used for other disciplines, such as management or economics. You can discuss the topic in general or apply to a particular organization or business.

• Refurbishing a hotel.

A high level of competition in the hotel industry requires timely modernization of buildings and service improvements. The more innovative ideas and fresh solutions the owner uses, the higher will be the influx of customers and position in the hotel ranking, both locally and internationally. In this topic we propose you to define the peculiarities of planning and controlling the hotel refurbishment. You can pick a certain hotel and describe the process on the example. What methods of achieving integration should be used? How to choose a refurbishment contractor? What are the peculiarities of this type of building?

• Decision making in business.

Describe the effect of decision support and business intelligence towards the quality of decision making. Decision making is a fundamental process and one of the main functions of managing various structures, including business. A characteristic feature of any situation related to decision making is the presence of a large number of options for action, from which it is necessary to choose the best solution. What is the psychological approach in decision making? What are the main methods of decision making? What are the main stages of decision making? What mistakes are traditionally made by people who make decisions in business? Find several case studies about decision making and analyze them.

• Implementing a risk management program.

If we will start answering the question on what the risk is for the organization, management, and quality system, we will get several answers. But in general, risk is a potential danger. Risk management is a tool that helps organizations predict, reduce, or lower possible negative consequences. Describe the types of enterprise risks and risk management steps. Choose one case study of a particular project or organization and create a risk management program based on the current data. You will need to identify the country-specific risk, select a risk management framework, tell about benefits and impacts of the program, and come up with a successful way of integrating strategy and human resources.

• Business and positive effect on society. Corporate social responsibility.

Often, under the term of corporate social responsibility, people mean only charity. But in fact, this term is more extensive. Corporate social responsibility aims at creating a business that considers the interest of society. In this coursework topic example, we propose you to discuss the external format of social responsibility. This includes compliance with protecting the environment and saving resources, charity, protecting cultural heritage, and promoting the initiatives of the authorities in the development of the territories where the company’s offices are located. Critically discuss and present a plan on how organizations can contribute to the betterment of society through elevating the health and well-being of those who live in it. What role can organizations play in positively affecting the physical, psychological, social, and financial health of individuals, groups, communities, countries, regions, or global society?

• Development of business ethics in particular company.

Business ethics is a complex web of generally accepted laws and values. It is about responsibility, honesty, respect, objectivity, and legality. Business ethics is based on respecting not only the company’s interests, but also the interests of partners, customers, colleagues, and employees. Choose a certain company and find several ethics-related problems (ongoing or contemporary) which impacts one or several of the company’s stakeholders. Describe the problems and propose several recommendations on how to solve these problems. It will be beneficial to refer to the best world practices (case studies and stories of success). Consider how these decisions will affect the company efficiency and other stakeholders of the company.

Sociology Coursework Topics

In this section we have chosen various social issues from various parts of the world. Some topics are more general, but can be discussed within a particular country or region.

• The Hikikomori phenomenon as a social issue.

Hikikomori are adolescents and adults that have isolated themselves from the outer world, have no contacts with other people and society (except family members), and don’t work or study. For the past several years, hikikomori among young people have become a social problem in Japan. Some regional administrations are conducting their own research to find out the situation with hikikomori in their region. For your coursework assignment, consider the latest publications on this problem. What are the background issues of hikikomori? What are the signs of hikikomori? Why has this problem appeared? Why do people choose this way of life? How to help people that have become hikikomori? How does the Japanese mentality and behavior influence this social issue?

• Child labor concerns for companies in the fashion industry.

In many modern countries, child labor is considered as a relic of the past. But many countries in Asia, Latin America, and Africa still use child labor, and it is especially popular in the fashion industry. Many adolescents work in inappropriate conditions and have no possibility to study. Children usually are forced to work because of extreme poverty. What are the forms of child labor? What are the negative consequences of child labor? How to avoid problems with child labor? At what age should a child be allowed to work? What kind of jobs can be suitable for a child? Why may straightforward actions for eliminating child labor be ineffective?

• Social issues in Chinese cities and villages.

While China demonstrates high economic rates, the situation in the social sector becomes critical. For today, the most urgent social problems are: a decrease in income of the population, extreme social stratification, a high level of poverty, gender imbalance, increased crime, unemployment problems, contradictions in medicine and education, corruption, high rates of migration from villages to cities, and mass protest actions. In this coursework assignment, you can pick one or several social issues and analyze the possibilities of its solution. Consider the peculiarities of Chinese culture and society. As an addition, you can relate to the similar situations in other countries that successfully overcame this issue.

• The impact of ethnicity on socialization.

Ethnicity can be described as belonging to a historically based group of people that have the same mindset, national self-consciousness, and stable cultural features. The representatives of a particular ethnicity are aware of their unity and difference from other entities. The ethnicity of people has biological and socio-cultural peculiarities that influence the socialization of such people. For this coursework you can analyze existing publications on social issues connected with ethnicity and race. You can concentrate on a particular phenomenon and propose ways of overcoming this issue. You can choose issues from a particular region, or in general. Consider world experience and case studies to give a complete picture of the issue.

• Social media as the mirror of society.

Social media is a constantly updated platform that has a massive amount of information about modern social life. Social media is sensitive to all changes in the world and reacts to any change very quickly. The rapidly evolving media space provides unprecedented communication opportunities compared to previous historical stages. Why has social media spread in popularity so quickly? What are the positive and negative impacts of social media on society? What psychological problems do people face? How can manipulation in social media be avoided?

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How to Include Relevant Coursework on a Resume (with Examples)

13 min read · Updated on September 11, 2023

If you are a recent graduate struggling with a lack of work experience, knowing how to include relevant coursework on a resume can be one of the best ways to create a more compelling resume narrative.

One thing that many recent college graduates have in common with one another is a general lack of work experience. That lack of experience can sometimes make it difficult for them to construct a resume that sells their potential to be the best candidate for a job. Fortunately, there are ways to still create a strong and compelling resume, even without experience. For example, did you take classes that might be relevant to the position? If so, including relevant coursework on your resume may be the perfect solution to your resume challenges.

In this post, we will explain how you can identify relevant coursework and where it should be listed in your resume. We will also include several examples of relevant coursework on a resume so that you can see the best options for using these details to strengthen your job search efforts.

What is relevant coursework?

Of course, when we talk about relevant coursework, we are talking about those classes and educational activities that have direct relevance to the position you are seeking. The first thing you need to recognize is that many of the classes you took during your college career will not need to be included in your resume. After all, most degrees require that students complete any number of basic foundational courses that will have little if any relation to their chosen job — at least from a resume standpoint. 

So, what types of classes, achievements, and activities should you focus on as you identify suitable courses to add to your resume? While this sounds like a simple question, it actually requires some serious thought and evaluation. Fortunately, there are some basic rules that you can follow as you make that determination. Below are just some of the potentially relevant things that you might want to include in your resume: 

Coursework that demonstrates that you have a foundation of knowledge in a required aspect of the job you are seeking. For example, if communication skills are needed for the position, you should include courses that focused on business communications, writing, etc.

Projects that are related to particular job skills. For a marketing position, you should include any marketing-related projects you completed during your studies. Or you could include research projects you engaged in if you are seeking a job where research skills are essential.

Academic achievements can also be included, including notably high GPA scores or awards you received. Also, be sure to include any related extracurricular activities. That could include everything from clubs to sporting activities if they helped you develop skills that would be useful for the job.

Again, do not include coursework that has no bearing on the job at hand. This will require you to carefully consider each course to determine its relevance. One way to do that is to read the job posting and select keywords and phrases of import that seem to be describing the skills or educational qualifications needed for the job. Then go through your coursework and try to match courses to those skills. As you do so, remember that some basic courses like those involving communication—both written and verbal—may be included, since communication is one of those soft skills that every company values .

You can learn more about the difference between hard and soft skills by reading our excellent article, Key Differences Between Hard Skills and Soft Skills . A better understanding of those critical soft skills can help to ensure that you don't underestimate the value of any of your classes. There's a great chance that you have more marketable soft skills than you realize! 

When should you include relevant courses on your resume?

Before you add your job-related classes to your resume, you should decide whether it is necessary. For example, you can almost certainly benefit from including your relevant coursework on your resume if: 

You recently graduated from school or are beginning the process of looking for a job because you are close to graduation. Students and recent graduates typically have little or no real job experience to highlight skills. Fortunately, their studies and project assignments will likely have helped them to develop important skills that they can highlight in their resumes.

Your educational achievements are necessary to qualify for the position you are seeking. In those instances, your prospective employer will be interested in knowing that you have fulfilled those requirements and have the basic knowledge needed for the position.

There may also be times when you need to include coursework even after you have been in the workforce for some time. For example, if you are switching careers and your current work experience does not include the skills needed for your new job, that may not matter as much if you can show that your studies prepared you for the role. 

Including coursework related to your minor

As you select relevant coursework for your resume, don't forget to consider courses of study related to your minor too. Hopefully, you will have selected a minor that is at least tangentially related to your desired career path. If so, then chances are that some of the courses you completed may have some relevance that can translate to a useful resume listing. For more information about minors and when they can be added to your resume, read How to Include a Minor on Your Resume .

When should I take coursework off my resume?

Obviously, there will be times when you should forgo any mention of your courses in your resume. Some examples of situations where you might not need to list your specific coursework include:

When your coursework is not really relevant to the position you seek. Including irrelevant coursework could actually distract from your important skills and experiences.

Situations in which coursework was completed so long ago that the information is no longer useful. For instance, many technology-related courses can lose their value over time. Other examples include old marketing courses and other educational achievements that involve skills that have evolved rapidly in recent years.

If your resume is already filled with enough work experience and skills that there is no need or room for specific course details. Remember, you want to add your courses to enhance your value as an employee. If adding a particular course does nothing more than add length to the resume, skip it. 

Where should relevant coursework be listed in your resume?

In most resumes, the coursework should be placed in the education section, with a subheading titled “Relevant Coursework.” When creating this part of the education section, you should insert the subheading under the name of your degree, with a list of the courses you studied. For example:

Bachelor's in [Name of Degree]

[College Name, City, Graduation Date]

Relevant Coursework: [Course 1], [Course 2], [Course 3], [Course 4], [Course 5]

Alternatively, you can also opt to show your courses in a bullet-point list if your resume is short and you need to fill more space. You can even elaborate on each course with a few words to describe the skills you learned in class. For example:

Relevant Coursework:

If you have no actual work experience, you may even want to consider using your education section as a substitute for that experience section. If you choose that option, you may want to place the education section closer to the top of your resume and flesh out each course in the same way you would detail a job listing in your work experience section. That means using detailed descriptions that include quantifiable results highlighting your achievements.

Key tips to remember when listing relevant coursework

Before we show you some examples of how to list relevant coursework on your resume, there are a few tips that can help to ensure that your final product is as compelling as possible. By incorporating these ideas into your resume creation process, you can more effectively make that all-important great first impression on any hiring manager.

Only list relevant coursework if you lack sufficient work experience to meet the job requirements.

Always make sure that the courses you list highlight skills and knowledge needed for the position. If a course has nothing to do with your chosen line of work, it has no place in your resume.

Relevant courses may be related to hard and soft skills.

If you choose to use descriptions for each course, use that as an opportunity to insert relevant keywords from the job description. This can be a great way to ensure that your resume can get past any applicant tracking system .

Always proofread your entire resume to eliminate spelling mistakes, punctuation and grammar errors, and style or formatting discrepancies.

Make sure that you tailor your resume to fit the job you want. Since you will likely be applying for different jobs during your job search, you may need to modify your educational coursework details to align with the needs of each position.

Do not forget to include important skill information in your coursework descriptions. Again, try to use those job description keywords.

If you are maintaining an updated resume throughout your educational career, be sure to continually edit your resume as your coursework evolves over time. This can make it easier to keep it updated and can save you some time when your job search begins.

3 Examples of relevant coursework on a resume

In this final section, we will explore some different examples to show you how you can successfully incorporate relevant coursework into your resume. We have included a couple of examples of the most basic listing options, as well as an expanded sample that enables you to provide more details and skills. You can refer to these samples and use them as guides as you create your own relevant coursework section.

Example #1: The Basics

Bachelor's in Information Technology

My College, Anytown 2022

Relevant Coursework: Cyber Security 101, Business Intelligence, Application Development, Networking and Telecom, Artificial Intelligence

This simple listing would be a good option for anyone who has at least some relevant work experience but who still needs an additional boost to meet the job requirements. In this case, the job seeker's coursework listing is presented in a minimalist format, documenting the specific courses and areas of focus—but without any other information about those studies.

Example #2: Bulletpoint List of Courses

Cyber Security 101

Business Intelligence

Application Development

Networking and Telecom

Artificial Intelligence

This option is similar to the first example but presents the classes and areas of focus as separate bullet points. This provides additional emphasis for each area of study, while also taking up a bit more space in the resume. This can be a great option if your resume is a little short and you need to expand the content.

Example #3: Detailed Format

My College, Anytown

Completed in 2022

Certified Cyber Security Expert, skilled in protecting data, information, and infrastructure.

Coursework included training on risk analysis, threat mitigation, compliance assurance, and cloud security.

Completed multiple projects and research assignments designed to test knowledge and adaptability to various types of cyber threats.

 Business Intelligence

Business analytics certificate, training focused on data interpretation and communication to resolve business problems with a data mindset.

Course included 3 projects testing analytical skills using hypothetical business challenges based on real-world business scenarios.

 Application Development

Courses focused on the development of software coding skills used for web application creation, troubleshooting, and debugging.

Final course project involved the creation of an independent web app to streamline online sales processes for a test company.

Training focused on routing, packet switching, and cybersecurity needs.

Spent eight weeks as a volunteer networking intern for a local ISP, receiving hands-on training from experienced networking professionals.

AI and machine learning studies, emphasizing tech integration into business processes, impact on sales and marketing, and ethical concerns.

Conducted study for the course final, evaluating potential AI benefits for enhanced marketing in the digital age and impact on online sales.

This more detailed example is a superior option for those who have no work experience and need their educational credentials to highlight their skills. In this sample, each area of interest is accompanied by bullet point details describing the types of courses studied and the lessons or skills developed during those classes. In addition, bullet points are added to highlight specific achievements, describe studies and real-world application of skills, and demonstrate competency in the subject matter.

This type of format can enable your coursework section to serve as a replacement for work experience if you have never been employed. When used for that purpose, you can expand on each course listing to include additional skills and keywords from the job post. Simply add new bullet points where needed to flesh out each area of emphasis.

Again, if you choose to replace your work experience section with this relevant coursework section, make sure that you move this section closer to the top of your resume so that it receives more prominence. Basically, if your strongest selling point is your education, then make sure that your important courses are one of the first things that a prospective employer sees. Also, you may want to highlight your educational qualifications in your resume summary so that the reader expects to see those coursework details.

Don't underestimate the power of a well-crafted and compelling resume

Finally, it is important to reiterate just how vital it is that your resume makes the best possible impression. When you approach the labor market with little or no work experience, you are usually already at a competitive disadvantage. There will almost always be someone else who has a similar level of skill and educational background, as well as real-world experience. To compete against a qualified rival, you need a resume that can effectively sell you as the best candidate for the job.

For recent graduates and job seekers moving to entirely new careers, a lack of relevant work experience can be a major impediment to landing job interviews and employment offers. One way to overcome this obstacle is to learn how to use relevant educational coursework on your resume to highlight your qualifications and skills. Hopefully, this post and its resume examples can provide you with the inspiration and help you need to translate your educational experience into a compelling resume narrative. Fortunately, there are ways to ensure that your resume effectively positions you to have the best chance at landing any interview and job. To make sure that your resume is up to par, get a  free resume review  today. And if you really want to be sure that your resume is ready for prime time, take a few moments to discover just how easy it is to get professional resume assistance from our team of experts!

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