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.
Este curso forma parte de Programa especializado: Good with Words: Writing and Editing
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Nivel principiante
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Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Italiano, Vietnamita, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
Qué aprenderás
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
Habilidades que obtendrás
- Persuasion
- Creativity
- Writing
- Time management
- Editing
Fechas límite flexibles
Restablece las fechas límite en función de tus horarios.
Certificado para compartir
Obtén un certificado al finalizar
100 % en línea
Comienza de inmediato y aprende a tu propio ritmo.
Curso 1 de 4 en
Nivel principiante
Aprox. 20 horas para completar
Inglés (English)
Subtítulos: Árabe (Arabic), Francés (French), Portugués (europeo), Italiano, Vietnamita, Alemán (German), Ruso (Russian), Inglés (English), Español (Spanish)
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Universidad de Míchigan
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.
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
7 horas para completar
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 horas para completar
21 videos (Total 50 minutos), 18 lecturas, 9 cuestionarios
4 horas para completar
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 horas para completar
12 videos (Total 25 minutos), 11 lecturas, 5 cuestionarios
4 horas para completar
The Rule of Three
In Week Three, we will focus on combining word choice with word order.
4 horas para completar
8 videos (Total 16 minutos), 10 lecturas, 6 cuestionarios
6 horas para completar
The Power of the Particular
Our final week will focus on filling our writing with compelling details.
6 horas para completar
14 videos (Total 52 minutos), 21 lecturas, 8 cuestionarios
Reseñas
- 5 stars81,13 %
- 4 stars13,76 %
- 3 stars2,93 %
- 2 stars0,90 %
- 1 star1,25 %
Principales reseñas sobre WRITING AND EDITING: WORD CHOICE AND WORD ORDER
por GT16 de nov. de 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.
por JT25 de oct. de 2020
Very good information and well structured. Energetic, and focused on actionable lessons. I recommend this class to anybody who needs to do persuasive business writing or teaching.
por PD7 de dic. de 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.
por LE14 de ene. de 2021
If you want to become a more-polished writer, you need to take this course. Even if you have extensive experience in writing, you will learn new aspects about how to become a better writer.
Acerca de Programa especializado: Good with Words: Writing and Editing
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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