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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research and Design, Communication, Writing, Essay Writing

      4.7

      (943 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Getting Started with Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Communication, Essay Writing

      4.7

      (3k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      University of Pennsylvania

      English for Career Development

      Skills you'll gain: Entrepreneurship, Interview, Communication, Career, Writing, Language, English Language, Grammar, Career Development

      4.8

      (12.5k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

    • Free

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      University of Cape Town

      Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Strategy and Operations, Business Analysis, Essay Writing, Critical Thinking, Communication, Research and Design

      4.7

      (184 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      Coursera Project Network

      Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business

      Skills you'll gain: Web Development, Wordpress, Web Development Tools, Software Engineering Tools, Web

      4.5

      (1.5k reviews)

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Drafting

      Skills you'll gain: Strategy and Operations, Project Management, Leadership and Management, Writing, Communication

      4.8

      (263 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Revising

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing

      4.8

      (264 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of Pennsylvania

      Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”)

      Skills you'll gain: Strategy and Operations, Entrepreneurship, Creativity, Communication, Research and Design, Writing, Business Analysis

      4.9

      (447 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 3-6 Months

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      University System of Georgia

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Networking Hardware, Writing, Communication

      4.3

      (357 reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Better Business Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Communication, Writing, Grammar, Business Writing, English Grammar, English Language

      4.7

      (469 reviews)

      Beginner · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Grammar and Punctuation

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Communication, Grammar, English Grammar, English Language

      4.7

      (18.2k reviews)

      Mixed · Course · 1-4 Weeks

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      BigQuery Soccer Data Analysis

      Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular writing courses

    • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Getting Started with Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • English for Career Development: University of Pennsylvania
    • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space: University of Cape Town
    • Use WordPress to Create a Blog for your Business: Coursera Project Network
    • Writing and Editing: Drafting: University of Michigan
    • Writing and Editing: Revising: University of Michigan
    • Modern & Contemporary American Poetry (“ModPo”): University of Pennsylvania
    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): University System of Georgia
    • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Writing

    • Alongside verbal communication and body language, writing is one of the most essential forms of interpersonal communication. In the workplace, strong writing skills allow you to send persuasive emails to your boss or clarify complicated instructions with coworkers. In your personal life, writing allows you to keep in touch with friends and family members via texts, social media posts, or traditional letters.

      Not all writing is intended for interpersonal communication. Sometimes you simply need to write to organize your thoughts or record information for later use. Writing things down by hand can also improve your memory retention and understanding of a subject.‎

    • Writing is an essential skill if you want to pursue a career in a field such as copywriting, journalism, technical writing, or scriptwriting. Copywriters use their writing to persuade audiences to try a service, buy a product, or participate in an event. Journalists write about current events, and their work can help people make informed daily decisions. Technical writers break down complex processes into more concise and easy-to-understand text. Scriptwriters, novelists, and poets produce artistic works that entertain, inspire, and inform audiences. Artistic works can also challenge viewers to explore a new perspective.

      Many other career paths are also writing-intensive. For example, public relations specialists need to constantly communicate with the press and public in media releases, and scientific researchers often have to record and share their findings in academic papers.‎

    • Online courses on Coursera will help you learn or brush up on the basics of spelling, grammar, and sentence structure. Mastering these elements of writing gives you a foundation to build on. Courses in storytelling take your education a step further, offering lessons on crafting coherent and creative narratives. Other courses focus on more specific areas of interest, such as technical writing, poetry, journalism, and personal essays. You can take the lessons at your own pace and work on the lessons from anywhere that has internet access.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.
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