Study skills and academic writing · Free
Essay and report writing skills
A free OpenLearn course on academic writing, listed as 'Level 1: Introductory' with 15 hours of study. It covers the stages of an assignment from understanding the task through planning, drafting, polishing and responding to feedback. A free statement of participation is available on completion.
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Course facts
As shown on the provider's page on 27 September 2026. Providers change prices and formats without notice; check before you enrol.
- Provider
- The Open University (OpenLearn)
- Level
- Beginner (Level 1: Introductory (OpenLearn))
- Language of instruction
- English
- Format
- Self-paced
- Price
- Free
Free - Duration
- 15 hours study
- Certificate
- Available (see price)
- Prerequisites
- None stated
- Instructors
- The Open University
Topics covered
What the provider says
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- 'Free statement of participation on completion'
Things to know before you start
- content updated 26/04/2019
- account optional; needed for quizzes and statement of participation
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Sources
- Essay and report writing skills | OpenLearn - Open University
Accessed 27 September 2026. title, level, hours, cost, statement of participation, sections, update date
Record
Type: information card · Status: published · Created 27 September 2026 · Updated 27 September 2026 · Reviewed by: pending