Jenn Jacobs
Read So You're Ready to Write
1 HR. Video Illumination
The biggest kept secret in academic writing is this: the key to writing better essays in less time isn't changing how you write. It's changing how you read.
Is your research slowing you down instead of helping you write? If you've ever wasted hours reading unnecessary texts, taken notes that don't actually help you, or felt overwhelmed by your research pile, this class will transform how you read. Unlike traditional advice that focuses on understanding an author's argument, Read So You're Ready to Write teaches you how to take back control of your research (and your time!) and find what's important to your research.
Give me one afternoon and I'll show you how to read smarter, not harder, banish blank page syndrome once and for all, and make that unordinary grade you've been dreaming of a reality.
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14 mins
Think Like A Critic
Shift from passive reading to active questioning, learning how to engage with texts critically and see the author as less of an "all-knowing" expert and more as an intelligent creator and fallible human
02
22 mins
Know Thy Purpose or Lose Thy Way
Understand how to craft focused research questions that give purpose to every text you read, helping you manage your time better and infuse your essay with a clear sense of direction
03
17 mins
Cardio Reading
Take a deep dive into an author's words using three reading strategies guaranteed to put your ideas, questions and creativity front and centre in your writing, and keep summary and explanation to a minimum
04
10 mins
Lit Notes Look Like This
Learn how to take content-rich research notes that will get your first draft written in record time and serve as the building blocks for your high-performing essay
By the end of this tutorial, you'll know how to...
read with a purpose so you know exactly what to look for as you read and how to connect it to your own research
craft a clear and focused research question that will shave hours off the time you spend writing your first draft
engage with an author's ideas more critically and see authors as humans - not infallible sources of truth
take content-rich notes that will help you build connections, generate ideas, and make your essay stand out
streamline your research and apply active reading strategies to optimize your study time and reduce your reading time
because the work you put in before you sit down to write determines how sitting down to write will go
Let me give you a little bit of context before you click play. This clip is taken from the beginning of Section 2, Know Thy Purpose or Lose Thy Way, where I explain the defining characteristics of a good research question before I walk you through a couple of examples and teach you how to write your own time-saving research question.
After you've purchased Read So You're Ready to Write here's what you can expect
01.
I'll send a welcome email to your inbox with a simple 3 step plan to prepare for class. You don't need to sign up for any special apps or websites. All you need is access to the Internet.
02.
Attached to your welcome email, you'll receive a PDF with links to a fully printable class organizer, Connie Eble's essay Slang, and your Read So You're Ready to Write video illumination
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When you're ready to attend class, just click the link and get to work so you can put your new skills, insights and understanding to use when writing your next essay!
A few questions you probably want answered
Do I have to complete the class in one sitting?
After purchase, you have unlimited access to class. So, you can work through it at your own pace.
Nope.
I have an essay due tomorrow. Will this help me?
This class will make you a more efficient reader and writer, but it won't give you hacks to write a last-minute essay.
Nope.
Is this class good for students in all disciplines?
This class covers fundamental critical thinking and research skills that are necessary in all disciplines.
Definitely.
I already take notes when I read - how is this class different?
You'll learn how to take notes that connect ideas, raise critical questions and guide your writing process.
It's thinking driven.
Full Disclosure.
As a student with lots of commitments, tight deadlines - and most likely a tight budget - I completely understand that you want to put your time and money into things you know will get you results. While I understand and recognize your concerns, I don't offer refunds. I try to be as transparent and clear as possible in my product descriptions so you have all the information you need to make an informed decision.
On a final note, if you're not completely satisfied with your purchase or you feel like you were mislead by the product description, I appreciate feedback and certainly encourage you to share your thoughts and concerns with me. I strive to offer the best possible service to each one of my clients and I know that listening is the only way to ensure I achieve this goal.