Non-Fiction Writing
True stories told well: journalism, essays, biography, and the art of persuasion.
12 Topics
Biography Writing
Biography writing focuses on researching and narrating a real person's life story. Learners will master interviewing techniques, archival research, and narrative structuring to craft compelling, accurate, and ethically responsible biographical accounts.
Essay Writing
Essay writing covers the structural, argumentative, and stylistic elements of academic and personal essays. Learners will develop skills in thesis formulation, evidence integration, logical structuring, and revision to communicate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
Expository Writing
Expository writing focuses on explaining, informing, or describing a specific topic using facts, statistics, and examples. Learners will master structuring clear explanations, maintaining objective tones, and presenting complex information logically to educate an audience.
Historical Writing
Historical writing involves analyzing primary and secondary sources to construct compelling historical narratives and arguments. Learners will understand how to evaluate evidence, contextualize past events, and write clear, well-researched historical analyses or narratives.
Journalism
This field covers the principles and practices of gathering, reporting, and analyzing news. Learners will understand ethical standards, investigative techniques, and writing styles across print, broadcast, and digital platforms to produce accurate and impactful reporting.
Journalistic Writing
Journalistic writing covers the principles of reporting, interviewing, and writing news stories, features, and editorials. Learners will understand how to gather facts, structure articles using the inverted pyramid, and write objectively under tight deadlines.
Narrative Non-Fiction
Narrative non-fiction combines factual reporting with creative writing techniques to tell true stories. Learners will understand how to use character development, setting, and plot structure while maintaining strict journalistic integrity and factual accuracy.
Persuasive Writing
Persuasive writing focuses on crafting arguments that influence an audience's beliefs or actions. Learners will understand rhetorical appeals, logical structuring, and evidence integration to build compelling cases and address counterarguments effectively in various written formats.
Rhetoric & Persuasion
This subject examines the art of discourse and the techniques used to influence human beliefs and behaviors. Learners will analyze persuasive texts, understand classical rhetorical strategies, and construct compelling arguments.
Science Writing
Science writing involves translating complex scientific research and concepts into accessible prose for general or specialized audiences. Learners will understand how to simplify technical jargon, structure scientific narratives, and report research findings accurately.
Technical Writing
Technical writing focuses on conveying complex technical information clearly and concisely to specific audiences. Learners will understand how to create user manuals, API documentation, and instructional guides using precise language and structured formatting.
Travel Writing
Travel writing explores the art of documenting places, cultures, and journeys through narrative prose. Learners will understand how to use sensory details, character sketches, and cultural commentary to transport readers and convey the essence of a destination.
