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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Writing and Editing: Revising by University of Michigan

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About the Course

This fourth and final course in the “Good with Words: Writing and Editing” series will help you master perhaps the most important step in the writing process: revising. You’ll learn about the difference between editing and proofreading. You’ll practice “un-numbing the numbers” so that data and statistics you use are clear and compelling. And you’ll be introduced to a framework for giving and receiving feedback that helpfully systematizes what should be cut and what should be kept from each draft. As with the other three courses in this series, you will also 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....

Top reviews

AR

Aug 10, 2022

I did forget to leave this feedback on a previous review I gave, but I wish I had known this course was 4 of 4 prior to joining this class. I would have enjoyed taking the series in order.

GC

Aug 27, 2022

In this course, I reinforced my editing skills and learned many others. It is a dynamic course with practice exercises that will challenge your editing knowledge. I truly recommend it!

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By Giselle C

Aug 28, 2022

In this course, I reinforced my editing skills and learned many others. It is a dynamic course with practice exercises that will challenge your editing knowledge. I truly recommend it!

By MILAGRO D P T R

Feb 14, 2023

High-quality class content and teaching skills. Taking this specialization has broadened my knowledge of writing and editing, and encouraged me to develop it even further.

By Deborah T

Jan 21, 2022

Well done. Now that I have completed all 4 courses, I am as excited to use some of these concepts as I was to learn them. Professor Barry is awesome in his approach.

By Shanna H

Oct 25, 2022

I have always had a passion and skill for editing. This course honed my skills and improved my existing knowledge. Teachers are awesome and know their stuff.

By Mark L

Mar 30, 2021

Excellent course. Professor Barry brings English to life through engaging lectures and video presentations, to recommended readings, the course flows.

By Ma. E M B

Jun 1, 2023

This is a MUST for everyone! Professor Patrick Barry is an exceptional mentor that you will get hooked into becoming better and better as a writer.

By Colin S

Apr 21, 2022

Great course, Prof. Barry is a fantastic teacher. I learned some genuinely useful techniques to help in my writing and editing tasks.

By GILBERTO M E

Jul 17, 2020

Mr. Barry is a great teacher. He explained the whole "menu of concepts" clearly, warmly and well. I'm very satisfied with this course.

By MANAS S

Jun 26, 2020

The first time I didn't loathe the instructor or what they taught. That speaks way more than just volumes

By Windy P

Feb 26, 2021

This is one of the best courses I have taken through Coursera. Very well thought out and informative.

By Danilo B

May 15, 2021

Simply spectacular. All the tools and techniques certainly make a difference when it comes to write.

By Dhiraj J

Aug 4, 2020

The course is a very good course to enhance your skills and helps you become an architect of words

By Ana L G

Feb 24, 2023

This course helped me a lot to understand the importance of proofreading and editing texts.

By Anchal K

Jan 1, 2023

Helped me a lot through the concept of editing, writing and revising the written piece.

By Bernice A

Apr 18, 2021

I have learned so much. This time my work interfered with my coursework here.

By Franco A

Jan 1, 2021

An excellent overview of the challenges and benefits of writing and editing.

By Samin Y A

Oct 15, 2020

Hands down one o the best courses of Coursera. Highly encouraged to enroll!

By Shannon F

Apr 13, 2022

I very much enjoyed this class. Learned alot. Thank you

By Nwoye C J N

May 20, 2021

highley reccomended its a very insightful course

By André L M P

Nov 5, 2021

very nice even if it wasn't what I wanted

By Daniel F

Apr 23, 2022

Thank you, Professor Barry!

By Nazrin M

Feb 14, 2021

Thanks for everything!

By Sukanya D

Jul 2, 2021

wonderful experience

By Analyn B

Jan 19, 2021

Thank you very much!

By Thea F

Oct 2, 2020

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