Writing with Christian Integrity & Academic Accuracy

Description

Writing with Christian Integrity & Academic Accuracy

For Autumn 2026

This KS3+ writing class focuses on disrupting plagiarism and the use of AI in writing.  Students (along with their parents) will first create a Plagiarism and AI honour code and policy highlighting the goals and objectives of their unique home education environment. Then, as a class, students will learn how to identify the ten different types of plagiarism. And, most importantly, they will learn how to summarize information at every stage and ability of essay writing without plagiarising or using AI.

This course also prepares students for excellent research and writing habits across all subjects.

Topics covered in this class:

Module 1: Disrupting Plagiarism

• Creating the Honour Code (family project)
• Building a Culture of Academic Honesty

Module 2: Research Strategies

• Planning and Researching a Topic
• Note Taking in the Research Stage
• Understanding the importance of works cited and how to write citations.

Module 3: Academic Integrity from Researching to Writing

• What is paraphrasing?
• Getting Organised & Writing
• Your Introduction, Conclusion, and Cited Sources
• Reading and Defending Your Work (this will be a gentle approach of presenting their report and answering questions from listeners and the tutor about their topic.)

Younger students will write a 5-paragraph research paper of roughly 500 words. Upper high school students will write a 7+ paragraph research paper of roughly 1000+ words.

 This is a single-semester course worth .5 US high school credits, and prepares students for all levels of writing in high school and beyond.

Writing with Christian Integrity & Academic Accuracy Course Details

In the class, we will complete the writing curriculum over the course of 15 weeks in our live online sessions.

Pre-Requisites:

• Ability to write 1-3 paragraphs on a topic,
• Best suited for students aged 11-15. Younger ages will need tutor permission to register.  

Day & Time: 1st Semester: Tuesdays 9:15 -10:45 am | 2nd Semester: TBD UK timezone (Two 40-minute sessions each week.) 

Students registered for KS3 English Grammar & Writing Year 2 will automatically be registered for this class as part of their full-year course. Others are welcome to join this single-semester class even if they are taking another English class.

Location: Zoom Meeting

Tutor: Shannan Swindler

Required Materials: access to books, magazines, and online resources for research on a topic of their choice.

This course also prepares students for excellent research and writing habits across all subjects, but those especially needed in:

• Cambridge IGCSE English Language course.
• Literature & Composition 1
• Literature and Composition 2
• Logic & Debate
• Biblical Studies
• and More

Writing with Christian Integrity & Academic Accuracy Live, Online Class

Classes will be interactive, and due to the live nature of the classes, they will be tailored to the individual needs of the students. We will use a number of interactive technologies.

For any inquiries about the course, please contact us at Arise@AriseHomeEducation.com

Spaces are limited, secure your spot today (payment options available), and prepare for an unforgettable home education experience. This class will run with a minimum of 4 students.

More Resources for the Early High School Years

So what do we mean by ‘early high school years’?  At Arise, we have home-educated students following a variety of education models.  Some terms indicate that high school starts as early as 12 years old, while others have high school starting at age 14, or so.  Since we teach to both the US Qualification and the UK Exam model, let’s break it down.

• Middle School = ages 11-13. In the USA, this is considered 7th grade and 8th grade. In Scotland, it is  S1 and S2, while in England, it is Year 8 and Year 9.
• High School = Ages 14 +. In the USA, it is ages 14-18 and is identified as 9th grade, 10th grade, 11th grade, and 12th grade. Or, Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior years, respectively.  In Scotland, it is ages 14-16 (when students work toward Scottish Highers or GCSEs before moving on to AS/A-levels for ages 17-18. In England, it is similar to Scotland, but the higher years are called ‘Sixth Form’.

So, by ‘early years’ we mean Middle School, S1 & S2,  or Year 8 or Year 9.  Students ages 11-14.  If your student is younger or older than this, please feel free to contact us to confirm that this class will be a good fit for their academic level.

Resources

• • British Literature & Composition Year 1 and Year 2
  • World Languages for Homeschoolers
  • Pre-iGCSE Maths