I enjoyed the videos and the content within them, but I felt they were often too short and needlessly broken into shorter videos. I understand that this was probably done to break things into more digestible content, but it became rather annoying having to sit through several < 1 minute videos in a row.

I felt a bit overwhelmed with all the reading, not because of the content, but rather the number of options offered.

I would have liked to have seen more practice offered. The quizzes weren’t terribly helpful because they seemed to test your ability to recall information such as author names; this wasn’t particularly helpful for reinforcing the ideas in the videos and reading and provided a source of frustration, rather than information.

There’s even errors in some of these quizzes (Battle and the Ballot); not a good look on a writing course.

Patrick Barry is a phenomenal teacher and guide. His passion for writing is infectious. His stories are captivating. One of the best MOOCs I have taken.

expected something more than was given. moreover, nevertheless it is said you can do courses in any order there are too much references to the 1st course.

Great course! There's plenty of materials and opportunities for practice. There's a sense of continuation from one topic to the next; coherence is impeccable.

Excellent class. Very clear and interesting instruction that is supported by videos and additional reading material.

Everything I expected—and a little bit more. Excellent, consistent structure.

It is often remarked as a general rule that the only way to learn something is to do it. Writing is no exception. If you do wish to improve your writing then write.

With that said, Professor Barry outlines ways in which to analyze your own writing, as well as others. This is invaluable to someone who wishes to improve their communication in the written form. Moreover, Professor Barry teaches how to get better at getting better in the most general sense.

For these two reasons, I have found this course to be immensely impactful on the way I approach writing and learning. I suppose there is no greater takeaway one can wish for in a writing course.

This course taught by Professor Barry gave me many new ideas and perspectives on how to write better-structured writing. He communicated this information in an engaging and entertaining way. Thank you for creating this course!

Excellent in excellence!

I highly recommend this course for those who aspire to be a writer or an excellent professional in their niches.

Excellent and inspiring and at the same time very informative and beneficial. Great teacher. Beautifully presented and organised.

I have learned a lot of new things from this course and I am excited to try the next course of this specialization.

This is one of the best self-paced online courses I've taken. Thank you for sharing top-notch learning materials.

Professor Barry has a very unique way of teaching. Overall course is good and one needs to do a lot of readings.

Through this course, you can gain a deeper insight to writing on a structural and stylistic level. There are so many valuable lessons in this course, and the professor is very dynamic and engaging. There's not a minute that I was bored or wishing I was doing something else! If you love literature, writing, reading, or just want to get better at writing, these courses break it down for anyone to understand and apply it to real-world circumstances! 10/10 Would take again!

O curso é incrível. Conteúdo interessante, apresentado de forma didática e leve. O professor é didático e engajado. Apesar de ser dedicado a alunos do curso de Direito da Universidade de Michigan, pode ser aplicado a qualquer área do conhecimento. As dicas sobre o uso da língua inglesa são muito boas e proveitosas. Recomendo este curso para todos(as) que desejam escrever de forma persuasiva.

This course is a smooth continuation from the first, and the same merits apply; it's well-paced, succinct, and provides a diverse amount of resources for the student to pick and choose between. The workload can be sometimes light. Overall, highly recommended for further development of one's writing skills. The time management techniques are a massive plus.

This course has been super helpful. It gave me a variety of readings. My instructor is very smart. He knows the concept at his fingertips and he really takes time to teach. I like how he invites his students to share at the end of the class what they remember from the class. He is a gem.

I'm so glad Professor Barry developed this course since it is bound to help anyone who wants to make their writing more reader-friendly and efficient in terms of what it wants to communicate. P.S. - I highly recommend the entire Writing & Editing Specialization by Professor Barry!

Professor Barry excels in organizing and communicating ideas in ways that are engaging and revelatory. This course will give you the tools and resources to improve your writing in every area of your life, and the ability to express your ideas effectively and persuasively.

The course is very helpful for both my professional and personal life. I get to improve my productivity, enjoy more readings and writings, and make a meaningful impact on my society just with the power of writing and editing. Big thanks to Professor Barry and Coursera!