Writing courses typically focus on developing students' writing skills across a variety of genres, including academic, creative, professional, and technical writing. These courses often cover topics such as grammar, punctuation, sentence structure, thesis development, research techniques, and citation styles. Students may also learn how to tailor their writing for different audiences and purposes, as well as how to revise and edit their work effectively. Writing courses may be offered at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and can be taken as standalone courses or as part of a larger program of study in English, communication, or another related field.