# Essay and report writing skills

Provider: The Open University (OpenLearn) (https://www.open.edu/openlearn/)
Course page: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/essay-and-report-writing-skills/content-section-overview
EduPeach page: https://getedupeach.com/courses/openlearn-essay-and-report-writing-skills/
Page language: en. Language of instruction: English.

## Facts (as shown on the provider page)

- Subject: Study skills and academic writing
- Level: Beginner (Level 1: Introductory (OpenLearn))
- Format: Self-paced
- Price: Free. Free
- Duration: 15 hours study
- Certificate: Available (see price)
- Prerequisites: None stated
- Instructors: The Open University
- Facts checked: 2026-09-27

## In short

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.

## Topics

- Purpose of essays and reports
- Understanding the task
- Preparation and time management
- Planning and mind mapping
- Drafting and polishing
- Reflecting on tutor feedback

## What the provider says (reported, not verified by EduPeach)

- '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

## EduPeach editorial rating

Not yet rated (status: not_rated). EduPeach has not completed an editorial assessment of this course. This says nothing about the course's quality or about how many reviews exist online.

## Sources

- Essay and report writing skills | OpenLearn - Open University: https://www.open.edu/openlearn/education-development/essay-and-report-writing-skills/content-section-overview (accessed 2026-09-27; title, level, hours, cost, statement of participation, sections, update date)

## Record

Type: information_card. Status: published. Compiled by EduPeach editorial team. Created 2026-09-27, updated 2026-09-27. Reviewed by: pending.