
Overview
By raising your level of academic writing, this course helps prepare you for college-level work.
After completing this Advanced Writing course offered by Coursera in partnership with UC Irvine, Division of Continuing Education, you will be able to:
- plan and write a more sophisticated argument essay
- identify plagiarism and explain how to prevent it
- read and analyze several articles to form your own opinion on a topic
- make connections between several articles
- form thesis statements from your readings
- use sources effectively when writing an essay
Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
Skills You Will Gain
- Essay Writing
- Academic Writing
- Creative Writing
- Writing
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Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Courses include:
- Advanced Argument Essays
- Avoiding Plagiarism
- Synthesis Essay
- Documented Essay
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Visit official programme websiteKey information
Duration
- Part-time
- 35 days
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
- Self-paced
Disciplines
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Visit official programme websiteAcademic 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.
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Visit official programme websiteTuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 35 days. -
National
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 USD for the full programme during 35 days.
You can choose from hundreds of free courses, or get a degree or certificate at a breakthrough price. You can now select Coursera Plus, an annual subscription that provides unlimited access.
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.
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.