Good with Words - Writing and Editing, Certificate | Part time online | Coursera | United States
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About

Writing. Editing. Persuasion. Learn the mechanics and strategy of effective communication with this Good with Words - Writing and Editing offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan.

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Overview

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.

This Good with Words - Writing and Editing offered by Coursera in partnership with University of Michigan targets the writing side of that recommendation. The skills it focuses on include everything from how to arrange a complex set of information in a reader-friendly way, to how to give and receive high-quality feedback, to how to consistently hit deadlines.

What you will learn

  • Creative ways to use syntax
  • Techniques for adding nuance to your sentences and slogans
  • Tips to help you punctuate and paragraph like a professional
  • Habits needed to complete both short-term and long-term projects

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Writing and Editing: Word Choice and Word Order
  • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization
  • Writing and Editing: Drafting
  • Writing and Editing: Revising

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 2 months
    • 10 hrs/week

Start dates & application deadlines

You can apply for and start this programme anytime.

Language

English

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Beginner Level

  • No previous experience needed

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    Free
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    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 2 months.
  • National

    Free
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 2 months.

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Funding

Coursera provides financial aid to learners who cannot afford the fee. Apply for it by clicking on the Financial Aid link beneath the "Enroll" button on the left. You'll be prompted to complete an application and will be notified if you are approved. You'll need to complete this step for each course in the Specialization, including the Capstone Project.

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