This course will teach you how to use your written words to become more persuasive. You’ll learn creative ways to use syntax, effective techniques for telling stories, and a clever method for arranging a complex series of information. You’ll also get a chance to both professionalize your use of punctuation and add a bit of style and sophistication to how you craft everything from sentences to slogans.
Ce cours fait partie de la Spécialisation Good with Words: Writing and Editing
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Ce que vous allez apprendre
Learn how the words you choose can change the decisions people make
Use syntax strategically
Write with originality and produce sentences that nobody else can write
Arrange a complex set of information in a reader-friendly way
Compétences que vous acquerrez
PersuasionCreativityWritingTime managementEditing
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100 % en ligne
Commencez dès maintenant et apprenez aux horaires qui vous conviennent.
Cours 1 sur 4 dans le
Dates limites flexibles
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Niveau débutant
Approx. 20 heures pour terminer
Anglais
Sous-titres : Arabe, Français, Portugais (européen), Italien, Vietnamien, Allemand, Russe, Anglais, Espagnol
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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
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The Words Under the Words
In this first week, you will be introduced to instructor Patrick Barry. This week's course content will focus on how the words you choose can change the decisions that people make.
6 heures pour terminer
21 vidéos (Total 50 min), 17 lectures, 9 quiz
4 heures pour terminer
The Infinite Power of Grammar
This week, we will focus on how the order of the words you choose can change the decisions people make.
4 heures pour terminer
12 vidéos (Total 25 min), 11 lectures, 4 quiz
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The Rule of Three
In Week Three, we will focus on combining word choice with word order.
4 heures pour terminer
8 vidéos (Total 16 min), 10 lectures, 6 quiz
6 heures pour terminer
The Power of the Particular
Our final week will focus on filling our writing with compelling details.
6 heures pour terminer
14 vidéos (Total 52 min), 20 lectures, 8 quiz
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Meilleurs avis pour WRITING AND EDITING: WORD CHOICE AND WORD ORDER
par SS1 juil. 2020
Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant! Excellent teaching and excellent material. Everyone can improve their professionalism by taking Professor Barry's writing on course, it's not just for lawyers.
par SA29 juin 2020
For me, I felt the pace incredibly amazing and could be followed even during tough and busy days. The exercises were amazing. I and my peers have already sensed the difference in my writing.
par AS19 sept. 2020
Professor Barry's videos are quite engaging and encouraging. A lot of interesting reference materials are provided and the assignments help you get started on improving your writing skills.
par LE14 janv. 2021
If you want to become a more-polished writer, you need to take this course. Even if you have extensive experience in writing, you will learn new aspects about how to become a better writer.
À propos du Spécialisation Good with Words: Writing and Editing
Perhaps the most important thing students and professionals of all kinds can do to improve their effectiveness is embrace the following advice: become good with words.
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