Advanced Writing

  • 4.7
Approx. 20 hours to complete

Course Summary

In this advanced writing course, you'll learn how to write effectively in a variety of contexts and styles by analyzing and revising your own work and the work of others. You'll also learn about the writing process, research methods, and common writing pitfalls to avoid.

Key Learning Points

  • Learn advanced writing techniques for different styles and contexts
  • Analyze and revise your own work and the work of others
  • Understand the writing process and research methods

Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have

  • Content Writer
    • USA: $50,000
    • India: ₹ 4,00,000
    • Spain: € 30,000
  • Technical Writer
    • USA: $65,000
    • India: ₹ 5,50,000
    • Spain: € 38,000
  • Copywriter
    • USA: $55,000
    • India: ₹ 4,50,000
    • Spain: € 32,000

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply advanced writing techniques to different contexts and styles
  • Analyze and revise your own work and the work of others
  • Avoid common writing pitfalls and understand the writing process

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic knowledge of writing
  • Access to a computer and internet

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

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Description

Course 3: Advanced Writing

Outline

  • Course Introduction
  • Course Introduction Video
  • Pre-Course Survey
  • Writing Levels
  • Message about Opinions
  • Message About Peer Reviews
  • Advanced Argument Essays
  • Using Sources Video Lecture
  • Writing Longer Essays Video Lecture
  • Introduction to Using Sources
  • Practice Using Sources Effectively
  • Practice Integrating Quotes Effectively
  • Writing Longer Essays
  • Types of Paragraphs Practice
  • Advanced Argument Essay Assignment
  • Sample Advanced Argument Essay
  • Check Your Essay
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Advanced Argument Quiz
  • Avoiding Plagiarism
  • Module Introduction
  • What is Plagiarism? Video Lecture
  • How to Avoid Plagiarism Lecture
  • Introduction to Plagiarism
  • What is Plagiarism? - Learning Objectives
  • How to Avoid Plagiarism - Learning Objectives
  • More On Plagiarism
  • Plagiarism Practice
  • Plagiarism Game
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Practice Quiz
  • Plagiarism Quiz
  • Synthesis Essay
  • Module Introduction
  • Synthesis Essay Video Lecture
  • Teacher Discusses a Synthesis Essay and Using Sources
  • MLA Format Basics
  • Readings on Plagiarism in Music
  • Synthesis Essay Readings
  • Synthesis Essay Assignment
  • Using Sources Review
  • Sample Synthesis Essay
  • MLA Format Basics Objectives
  • Check Your Essay
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Synthesis Essay Quiz
  • Documented Essay
  • Module Introduction
  • Documented Essay Video Lecture--Updated
  • Creating a Works Cited Page Video Lecture--Updated
  • Finding Articles Online
  • Formatting In-Text Citations Practice
  • Documented Essay Assignment
  • Works Cited Page Introduction
  • Works Cited Page Practice
  • Sample Documented Essay
  • Check Your Essay
  • Quiz Instructions
  • Learn More!
  • Documented Essay Quiz

Summary of User Reviews

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course offers a personalized learning experience to enhance writing skills

Pros from User Reviews

  • The course provides a wide range of writing techniques
  • Instructors give feedback on assignments to improve writing skills
  • The course offers a flexible learning schedule
  • The course is well-structured and easy to follow

Cons from User Reviews

  • The course may be challenging for beginners
  • The course may not cover all types of writing styles
  • Some users found the course content repetitive
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Approx. 20 hours to complete
Tamy Chapman, Helen Nam, Brad Gilpin
University of California, Irvine
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Tamy Chapman

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