Take the appropriate English course. Look for a reading and expository writing course with the following characteristics:
- Focus on improving reading strategies
- Focus on how a writer puts together an explanation or an argument
- Focus on persuasive writing
Read often to develop good reading habits.
- Work on developing good reading habits by reading newspapers, periodicals, non-fiction, fiction, websites, etc.
- Reading, writing, and reasoning are linked skills. If you read for pleasure and comprehend well, most likely you’ll be a good writer.
Think critically. Successful college students know how to read, write, and think critically.
- Take some time and assess your strengths and weaknesses in these important areas.
- Ask your high school teachers who know your work for guidance.
Be patient. Continuous improvement takes time.
- Becoming a good writer takes time--certainly more than one or two courses.
- Continuously improving your writing skills is one of the best things you can do to be successful in college and in your career.