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.
This course is part of the Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization
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About this Course
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Try Coursera for BusinessWhat you will learn
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
Skills you will gain
- Persuasion
- Creativity
- Writing
- Time management
- Editing
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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
The Words Under the Words
The Infinite Power of Grammar
The Rule of Three
The Power of the Particular
Reviews
- 5 stars81.39%
- 4 stars13.46%
- 3 stars2.81%
- 2 stars0.91%
- 1 star1.40%
TOP REVIEWS FROM WRITING AND EDITING: WORD CHOICE AND WORD ORDER
Taking the course, taking notes and exercises has challenged me to be more intentional with my writing. I have also been able to note writing weaknesses and work on improving them.
I loved the course. It was very engaging and immersive. I was able to learn many new techniques from this course. Anyone who wants to improve their writing should definitely do this course.
This was quite challenging. It changed my way of managing time; and how in every kind of writing, the writer should put in effort to make their message come across to the reader.
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.
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