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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Good with Words: Writing and Editing SpecializationUniversity of MichiganAbout this Course
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Course 1 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 20 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
What 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
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Course 1 of 4 in the
Beginner Level
Approx. 20 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
University of Michigan
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.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
7 hours to complete
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.
7 hours to complete
21 videos (Total 50 min), 18 readings, 9 quizzes
4 hours to complete
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 hours to complete
12 videos (Total 25 min), 11 readings, 5 quizzes
4 hours to complete
The Rule of Three
In Week Three, we will focus on combining word choice with word order.
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 16 min), 10 readings, 6 quizzes
6 hours to complete
The Power of the Particular
Our final week will focus on filling our writing with compelling details.
6 hours to complete
14 videos (Total 52 min), 21 readings, 8 quizzes
Reviews
TOP REVIEWS FROM WRITING AND EDITING: WORD CHOICE AND WORD ORDER
by PDDec 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.
by GGMay 31, 2021
The actual time needed for this courses is far more than what listed on the page. Required to read a lot of books, article and video. Ultimately, the time allocated for one week is very compact
by MTNov 16, 2021
Professor Barry is skilled and compassionate in teaching the writing course. He's very clear with how he discuss concepts and make learning easier. And he's got a good taste in good sentences.
by SSJul 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.
About the Good with Words: Writing and Editing Specialization
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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