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About the Course

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. In addition, you’ll get access to a wide range of books and other resources you can use even after you finish the course. These include (1) the readings and exercises provided to the students who have taken the in-person version of this course at the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago; (2) two digital libraries of excellent writing from a diverse collection of journalists, scientists, novelists, poets, historians, and entrepreneurs; and (3) a monthly “Good Sentences” email. Social media has only accelerated the ways in which we all must learn to use our writing to connect, compete, and create—sometimes all at once. So join us for this first course in a four-part series and experience the many benefits, both personal and professional, of becoming “good with words.”...

Top reviews

PN

Dec 7, 2021

It is an excellent course that offers deep insights into the importance of words, it's usage in professional writing, and the impact it makes. I've learnt a lot from the course. Thank you Coursera.

SS

Jul 1, 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.

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By Priya P

May 10, 2021

This course is actually beneficial for the beginner writer's, everything is explained with suitable example.

By Neil W

Feb 20, 2022

Outstanding Instructor and well put together course...the materials used were great examples of the subject.

By Neil G

Aug 31, 2021

It is so much better than I imgained it would be. I am truly better at writing after completing this course

By Tara M

Mar 6, 2021

Take this course if you want practical tools to improve their writing. It's engaging, educational, and fun!

By Shailaja K

Jun 29, 2020

Word choice and word order was an excellent course to begin writing and learn the nuances of writing well .

By Sheila

Nov 16, 2022

Excellent course ! the best course I have taken thus far reviewing the basics was fun! thank you professor

By maricielo H C

Jun 7, 2022

Me encanto este curso! Me ha ayudado mucho tanto en la vida universitaria como profesional. Lo recomiendo!

By Rajveer R

Jul 6, 2021

Do yourself a favour and take this course. Somethings are meant to be belived before one experiences it.

By Ronnie G

Oct 17, 2020

I love all the lessons I learned from this course. I'll make sure that my notes won't just stay on paper.

By Asifa K

Dec 30, 2022

Thanks, Mr. Patrick Barry for giving such instructions through your videos. Everything has been cleared.

By Sourabh M

Feb 9, 2021

A very inspiring and much needed course that will start you on a journey that was important and ignored.

By Iryna L

Sep 5, 2020

Very helpful for everyone who wants to improve their writing skills. Good for advanced English learners.

By Rachel H M

Nov 19, 2022

Wonderful course! I truly enjoyed it, learned a lot, and was immediately able to apply what I learned.

By Kendall K

Mar 1, 2024

Online courses can be so hard to be engaging. Professor Barry did a great job, and I learned so much.

By Amanda S

Mar 10, 2022

I thouroughly enjoyed Professor Barry and this course. I'm looking forward to the next in the series.

By Rahul J

Nov 26, 2020

This class is really good to become a good writer and I have learned a lot during this course I took.

By Tracy R

Aug 18, 2023

Fabulous class. Moves at a good pace with a range of sources to appeal to anybody from any industry.

By Mark L

Feb 24, 2021

An excellent course that enlightens, strengthens and challenges the attendee to be a better writer.

By Leisle E

Jan 31, 2021

Excellent course, interesting and engaging with very practical tips on how to improve your writing.

By Abdul H K

Aug 18, 2021

The style, the flow, and the course contents. Everything was splendid. Thank you Professor Barry!

By Amira M E

Nov 19, 2021

I've learned more about writing in this one course than in my entire college experience. Take it.

By Katya L M

Jun 8, 2020

This course is fun, dynamic and endlessly insightful into the mundanity of being good with words.

By Raquel C

Sep 12, 2022

Es un curso que te incita a la escritura. A saber cada día mas, para ser un escritor de calidad

By Tony C

Dec 21, 2020

I really enjoyed the learning materials and the way Professor Patrick Barry explains everything.

By Tina P

Jul 13, 2020

I learned a lot from this course so I decided to take all four under the specialization course.