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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

SB

Nov 14, 2024

No matter what your profession, if you have to do any sort of writing for your job or even help with trying to get your resume chosen over someone else, this is going to help you be a better writer.

PN

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.

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By Dan L

Dec 20, 2020

A strong starter course for anybody looking to get back into the word of the English language. Easy to follow & full of useful information to give yourself a new boost in the field or refresh your memory from past educational experience in English. Parts of this course deviate a little from English into the Law route as Prof. Patrick Barry is overall, a Professor of Law. However, all the relevant information is there & you gain a little insight into how writing is used in the world of Law for the most beneficial reasons. It is something you may not have thought about with language & writing; how it is so vastly important in every aspect of work.

By Sommer H

Dec 12, 2020

Great class! I enrolled thinking I would brush up on grammar and stayed for the engaging instructor and wonderful conversations about how to be a better, more persuasive writer and why and where--professionally and personally--it's important. My only previous experiences with completing an online course have been through LinkedIn. This was a completely different, far superior educational experience in which I not only learned but absorbed the material. Four and not five stars because there was virtually no real engagement with other students, even when prompted.

By Huu T P N

Feb 28, 2021

It is very nice designed course to improve your language learning. The course is mainly about how to be better at getting better. However, I find it also difficult for the beginners to follow due to many excerpts that are really difficult to understand completely. I would recommend this course for intermediate level.

By isha h

Jun 10, 2021

I apprehensive about this course at the start. I believed that it would be boring but applied for it because I wanted to improve my writing so bad. This was an amazing decision. I love all the course materials, the videos and everything. I wish teachers at my college taught us like this.

By ERICA D

Aug 27, 2020

I wasn't aware that this is focused on those who are pursuing law. I am content and creative writer. However, learned a lot from the content of this course. I loved the examples and Prof. Barry's way of handling a class. I liked the Youtube videos and recommended readings too.

By Genevieve

Jun 1, 2021

The actual time needed for this courses is far more than what listed on the page. Required to read a lot of books, article and video. Ultimately, the time allocated for one week is very compact

By rida w

Jun 13, 2020

The instructor really introduced new concepts in quite an interesting manner that successfully hooked me with the lessons. moreover, the course content seems to be phenomenally compiled.

By Desiree L

Sep 1, 2022

This was quite challenging. It changed my way of managing time; and how in every kind of writing, the writer should put in effort to make their message come across to the reader.

By Joy T

Oct 26, 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.

By NIMJE S R

Jul 23, 2020

The course is a complete Bootcamp for all writers, It helped me to understand small concepts, Quizzes and Assignments certainly helped me to grasp all the knowledge.

By Tran T H

Sep 19, 2022

Interesting and helpful course for those who want to improve their writing skills and increase their chances of being good at work or getting a job that they want.

By Hisham S

Jul 5, 2021

Very engaging and clear material. One request would be to include opportunity for people to submit written work which could be graded and feedback could be given.

By Mario A V D

Sep 19, 2021

very interesting this course and qque helped me to classify and know more about different sources that can be used for various situations or things.

By Bob b

Jan 23, 2023

There's an emphasis on sports examples and legal writing that's somewhat out of balance for a generalized course but there's still plenty of val

By Jeho R D A

Sep 16, 2020

A very informative class indeed. I would want to continue with the remaining courses for this specialization!

By Shanmuga P S

Jun 25, 2020

It was really an wonderful experience.I learned a lot of things through this course.Thank you such much!

By Shaz A 1

Jun 19, 2021

Good and Short. Recommended for anyone interested in improving their writing skills while at home.

By Natalia Á

Dec 1, 2023

I didn't like the cover letter portions or the legal jargon. Everything else was great.

By Minh H

May 20, 2021

I can say this course gives me something basic, just basic, but very useful.

By brendan L

Aug 27, 2020

It was a wonderful course to take and be apart of, I would do it again.

By muhammad t k

Oct 24, 2022

This course is very important to anyone who want to start writing.w

By Elizabeth m

Apr 15, 2022

Es muy intrresante y entretenido en cada contenidp que tiene

By fatima I

May 26, 2021

I learned so much from this course. Kudos to the Instructor.

By Amy H

Nov 14, 2022

great course for anyone who wants to improve their writing!

By Melky P

May 30, 2020

Very insightful for non-native speaker audience!