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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

PD

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 matias f d

Sep 4, 2021

me encanto la dinamica de enseñanza y la facilidad de poder desarrollarla a tu tiempo logrando completar los trabajos en el tiempo que mas me acomodaba.

By Romeo T

Jun 16, 2020

I recommend this course to anyone struggling with grammar and writing blocks—excellent delivery by Professor Barry and a well put together curriculum.

By Olumide M A

Jul 6, 2022

For this course it is five stars from me. The content: lectre clips, discussions and questions, opinion polls makes it top notch. Thank you Coursera!

By Evan R

Jun 15, 2020

This course provides you with practical, memorable truisms that strengthen your ability to effectively communicate to an audience or decision-maker.

By Bernadette D

Sep 11, 2022

This course was so important to my professional development. It helped me realized how to better my cover letters, work emails, and conversations.

By teddy b

Aug 27, 2022

Excelente curso, si uno está interesado en curtir ciertas prácticas de escritura y además de engrosar la bibliografía dedicada para estos aspectos.

By Lou D

Mar 9, 2022

This four course series is incredibly helpful! It's very smart and effective and helps with everything I write, from text messages to fiction.

By sanchit g

Jul 30, 2020

it was good. The professor way of explanation and material is good. Waiting for the other parts of the specialisation to give a final review.

By Jorge G

Jul 10, 2020

Succinct but comprehensive. The teaching methods and course structure made going through the content an enjoyable and rewarding endeavor.

By Anjum

Apr 1, 2022

I am loving it. I just wish I could submit the graded assignments. I am waiting to hear if my financial aid application will be accepted.

By Awilda M

Jul 10, 2021

Very informative. I believe that everyone, no matter their background or field of study, can benefit from this course. Thank you so much.

By Caleb T A

Mar 26, 2022

This course exposed me to a lot of stuffs to improve my writing skill. I particularly like the "Notes on Nuance" segments of each week.

By Tatiana S

Apr 9, 2021

Great course! as a philologist, I'm already familiar with most of the concepts, but I still found great food for thought in this course.

By Maria C

Oct 13, 2020

Excelent structure of the course, nice readings, videos, quices. It has been very useful for me. I have applied it since the first week.

By Shreya N U

Aug 16, 2020

It's absolutely perfect! This course is probably one of the few MOOCs I've come across that are so beautifully crafted for its audience!

By Gabriel P

Jan 22, 2021

Professor Barry packs a lot of great writing concepts into this course. He is entertaining as well as insightful about good writing.

By RJ

Oct 29, 2020

I learned a whole lot about legal writing. Prof. Barry taught a lot of tools and techniques that I will surely use as a legal writer.

By joyce n

Feb 12, 2021

This was an exceptional course—content, structure, and delivery were all fantastic. I look forward to the next course in the series.

By Dan N

Jul 13, 2021

An amazing one for non-native speakers like me. Really interesting. An amazing lecturer with his good teaching methods and books.

By Achuyat S J

Jul 20, 2020

This course was nicely designed and I would like to thank the instructor for making it interesting, participating and motivating.

By Dr. S M

Jun 16, 2020

The course has been awesome; so well designed and conducted with good number of examples, references, and supplementary readings.

By Victor O

Jun 28, 2021

This course improved my editing skills massively. My favorite topic would be the rule of three. Thank you for this opportunity.

By Yaren G K

Feb 12, 2021

Amazing instructor,great matierals,many opportunities to learn how to be a better writer.Very interesting and amazing course.

By Álvaro S

Dec 29, 2020

thanks so much for this course. It was really instructive and Easy to follow, ALL the readings are interesting and engaging.

By Tobi O

Sep 7, 2022

This course has taught me a lot that I did not know about. I will be applying these to becoming a better writer and editor.