You will gain a foundation for college-level writing valuable for nearly any field. Students will learn how to read carefully, write effective arguments, understand the writing process, engage with others' ideas, cite accurately, and craft powerful prose.
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Composición en Inglés I
Universidad Duke
Acerca de este Curso
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Resultados profesionales del estudiante
25%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
33%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Habilidades que obtendrás
Essay WritingEnglish LanguageAcademic WritingEditing
Resultados profesionales del estudiante
25%
comenzó una nueva carrera después de completar estos cursos
33%
consiguió un beneficio tangible en su carrera profesional gracias a este curso
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
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Fechas límite flexibles
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Nivel principiante
Aprox. 33 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Inglés (English), Español (Spanish), Francés (French)
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Universidad Duke
Duke University has about 13,000 undergraduate and graduate students and a world-class faculty helping to expand the frontiers of knowledge. The university has a strong commitment to applying knowledge in service to society, both near its North Carolina campus and around the world.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
1 hora para completar
The Writing Process
To start our course, we will examine your own writing process and what it means to respond to the writing of others. We will also think about what academic writing means.
1 hora para completar
4 videos (Total 37 minutos), 2 lecturas
4 videos
Responding to Others' Writing11m
What is Academic Writing?9m
Understanding Your Writing Process8m
2 lecturas
I am a Writer Sample Feedback10m
A Note About Deadlines10m
5 horas para completar
Critical Reading
This week will concentrate on the skill of reading critically. Additionally, we will learn about the conventions of academic writing, including integrating evidence and schools of citation. Finally, you are encouraged to write your own critical review of "The Sweet Spot." This is an optional writing assignment, but it is a requirement to receive a honor's certificate.
5 horas para completar
5 videos (Total 93 minutos), 4 lecturas, 1 cuestionario
5 videos
Integrating Evidence15m
Moving from Discussion to Draft7m
Schools of Citation5m
Critical Review Writing Workshop50m
4 lecturas
Daniel Coyle, "The Sweet Spot"10m
Academic Writing Resources10m
Critical Review Examples10m
Critical Review: Sample Feedback10m
5 horas para completar
Project 1: Visual Analysis
This week, the central topic is visual images in academic writing. The goal is to practice interpreting and writing about images convincingly. Plus, Dr. Comer will help you think about what area of inquiry you would like to focus on in this course and what it means to write a draft. Finally, you will write your visual analysis and learn how to give meaningful feedback.
5 horas para completar
9 videos (Total 87 minutos), 4 lecturas, 1 cuestionario
9 videos
What is a Draft?2m
Reading Visual Images7m
Using Images in Scholarly Writing4m
Effective Claims4m
Responding Towards Revision4m
Feedback on Visual Analysis Draft2m
Workshopping Writing6m
Visual Analysis Writing Workshop50m
4 lecturas
Geoffrey Colvin, "What It Takes To Be Great"10m
Sample Essays for Project 110m
More Resources for Visual Analysis10m
Sample Feedback Visual Analysis Draft10m
3 horas para completar
Revision Strategies and Visual Analysis Revision
Based on the feedback of your colleagues improve your visual analysis. After you receive feedback on your final submission, submit a self-reflection quiz about your experience writing this project.
3 horas para completar
4 videos (Total 24 minutos), 1 lectura, 2 cuestionarios
4 videos
Strategies for Revision8m
Crafting Effective Titles5m
Editing Strategies7m
1 lectura
Sample Feedback Visual Analysis Final10m
1 ejercicio de práctica
Visual Analysis Self-Reflection8m
Revisiones
Principales revisiones sobre COMPOSICIÓN EN INGLÉS I
por SCNov 4, 2019
I wish it still had the intervention of the University or at least some of the Professors that have participated in it. But overall a great course with a lot of useful information and examples
por JRMar 7, 2017
Very helpful for writers and future career writers. Plus the professor is extremely down to earth. Was not expecting that and I forgive her for being a Duke fan. Go Tar Heels!!!! jk jk
por AADec 14, 2017
I very excited to get this certificate and improved my knowledge writing and skills to get better understand for create a fiction with rules that I learned in Duke University
por LBJun 20, 2018
Helpful, informative, and engaging! I've always been at the top of my classes in English, but this is helping me sharpen my skills even more and apply them to my life.
por JJMay 25, 2016
Areas of improvements:\n\ncommon mistakes made and how to overcome them\n\nsentence structure and vocabulary\n\nlearning from prose to better refine writing style
por PBMar 31, 2018
Hard work and worth it! Grateful for the opportunity. Fully recommend it for anyone who is serious about learning to write clearly and improve their prose.
por VPMar 19, 2020
This course is very valuable in understanding the nuances of writing. The peer-graded assignments are a wonderful way of improving oneself.
por IQNov 12, 2017
It was an amazing experience to improve my wrinting skills in English. I feel grateful to learn as much as I did in this course. Thanks!
por SMAug 29, 2019
The Proffessor is self aware in a manor that promotes me to allow myself to look at my timeline and look back at my path. Great Class.
por SBMar 27, 2018
This is a great course for people who want to truly improve their writing skills.. Dr. Comer is smart, practical, and very plugged in!
por RSJan 27, 2017
One of the best course for learners who want coaching as well as practical work in academic writing. Very interesting and engaging!!
por HHDec 14, 2017
If I could give a review 10 stars out of 5, I would! This course was amazing, and I definitely would recommend it
por MMFeb 1, 2017
Dr. Comer is an excellent presenter. She makes you feel welcome and positive about each module. Thank you.
por STAug 17, 2019
I really liked it, I never wrote an analysis, or an op-ed before this course. So it helped me a lot.
por KUJul 13, 2019
The course was really useful for me. It enhanced my reading and writing skills as well as editing.
por MAFeb 21, 2020
It is an excellent course for beginners, who want to polish their English writing skills.
por VJMay 20, 2019
Good course with peer reviewed assessment, one can gain more from online learning.
por XJFeb 20, 2020
very helpful if you follow all the instructions and your colleagues' suggestions.
por ASJan 2, 2020
Not as easy as I thought it would be. But well organised and highly informative.
por ARApr 6, 2019
This course is a marvelous and resourceful tool to improve writing skills! :)
Preguntas Frecuentes
¿Cuándo podré acceder a las lecciones y tareas?
Una vez que te inscribes para obtener un Certificado, tendrás acceso a todos los videos, cuestionarios y tareas de programación (si corresponde). Las tareas calificadas por compañeros solo pueden enviarse y revisarse una vez que haya comenzado tu sesión. Si eliges explorar el curso sin comprarlo, es posible que no puedas acceder a determinadas tareas.
¿Qué recibiré si compro el Certificado?
Cuando compras un Certificado, obtienes acceso a todos los materiales del curso, incluidas las tareas calificadas. Una vez que completes el curso, se añadirá tu Certificado electrónico a la página Logros. Desde allí, puedes imprimir tu Certificado o añadirlo a tu perfil de LinkedIn. Si solo quieres leer y visualizar el contenido del curso, puedes participar del curso como oyente sin costo.
¿Cuál es la política de reembolsos?
¿Hay ayuda económica disponible?
Will I receive a transcript from Duke University for completing this course?
No. Completion of a Coursera course does not earn you academic credit from Duke; therefore, Duke is not able to provide you with a university transcript. However, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
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