Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization
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Approx. 15 hours to complete
Course Summary
This course is designed to help you become a better writer, editor, and storyteller. Through a series of lessons, you will learn how to structure your writing, edit your work effectively, and create compelling stories that engage readers.Key Learning Points
- Learn the fundamentals of writing, including sentence structure, grammar, and punctuation
- Discover techniques for editing your work to improve clarity and readability
- Explore strategies for storytelling to create engaging content
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Content Writer
- USA: $50,000 - $75,000
- India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
- Editor
- USA: $45,000 - $70,000
- India: ₹2,50,000 - ₹4,50,000
- Spain: €15,000 - €30,000
- Journalist
- USA: $40,000 - $60,000
- India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹5,00,000
- Spain: €18,000 - €25,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Develop a better understanding of the fundamentals of writing
- Learn how to edit your work effectively to improve clarity and readability
- Create compelling stories that engage readers
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic proficiency in English
- Access to a computer and internet connection
Course Difficulty Level
Beginner to IntermediateCourse Format
- Online and Self-Paced
- Video Lectures
- Interactive Assignments
Similar Courses
- Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot
- Writing Professional Emails and Memos (Project-Centered Course)
- English Composition I
Related Education Paths
Notable People in This Field
- Stephen King
- Anne Lamott
Related Books
Description
This second course in the Good with Words: Writing and Editing series will help you become an effective architect of information, both with your sentences and with your paragraphs. You’ll learn that the traditional advice to “Show, don’t tell” is incomplete and that skilled writers actually switch back and forth between showing and telling.
Knowledge
- Learn how structure can be used to generate content
- Place corresponding ideas in corresponding forms
- Add nuance to your writing by using anadiplosis
- Identify and assess when to use sentences with varying lengths
Outline
- Sentence Flow
- Introduction
- Sentence Flow
- Architects of Information
- Architects of Time
- Punctuation and Professionalism: Deviations from Coordinating Conjunction Rules
- Notes on Nuance: "If"
- Takeaways
- Student Takeaway: Old Friends
- Student Takeaway: Architect of Time
- Teaching Style + Resources
- Help Us Learn More About You!
- Good with Words Chapter 8 ("Clarity and Coherence")
- Class Clips
- Class Clips
- Class Clips
- Exercise—Old Friends
- Spotting Sentences
- Exercise—Spotting Sentences (Percentages)
- Edit Our Edits
- Good Writing, Good Teacher
- Punctuation and Professionalism: Introduction and Review
- Notes on Nuance: Introduction and Review
- Notes on Nuance: "If" and "If Not"
- Exercise—Good Sentences (Finance)
- Exercise—Takeaways Reflection
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Punctuation and Professionalism: Positive Deviance
- Nuance Practice: "If" and "If Not"
- Nuance Review: "If Not" and "Almost"
- Weekly Review (Graded)
- Corresponding Ideas in Corresponding Form
- Previously On
- Previously On: Venn Diagram
- Previously On: Architect of Information
- Punctuation and Professionalism—Coordinating Conjunctions (Deviation Part II)
- Notes on Nuance: "As"
- Takeaways
- Student Takeaway: Nifty Not
- Student Takeaway: Agreement
- Previously On: Introduction and Review
- Exercise—Previously On
- Good with Words Chapter 7 ("Corresponding Ideas in Corresponding Forms")
- Class Clips
- Exercise—Agreement
- Class Clips
- Exercise—Omit
- Exercise—Nifty Not
- Nifty Not: Fan Favorite?
- (Optional) Rhetorical Repetition
- Rhetorical Repetition: Fan Favorite?
- Resource Request (Structure and Organization)
- Notes on Nuance: "As"
- Exercise—Good Sentences (War)
- Exercise—Takeaways
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice (Awkward Repetition)
- Low-Stakes Practice (Rhetorical Repetition)
- Punctuation Practice: Positive Deviance Part II
- Nuance Practice: "As"
- Weekly Review (Graded)
- Show and Tell
- Previously On
- Previously On: Symmetry is What You See at a Glance
- Show and Tell
- Punctuation and Professionalism: Conjunctions Affect Other Conjunctions
- Nuance Spotlight: Jane Austen
- Takeaways
- Student Takeaway: Summary and Scene
- Exercise—Previously On: Reflection
- Show and Tell
- Exercise—Summary and Scene (Optional)
- Exercise—Reverse Outline (Optional)
- Student-->Teacher (Optional)
- (Optional) Word Choice, Word Confusion
- Exercise—Who vs. Whom
- Nuance Spotlight: Jane Austen
- The Jane Austen Centre (Quizzes and Movies)
- Good Sentences (Intellectual Property)
- Exercise—Takeaways Reflection
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice (Who vs. Whom)
- Punctuation Practice: Conjunctions Affect Other Conjunctions
- Nuance Practice: Jane Austen
- Weekly Review (Graded)
- Paragraphing
- Previously On
- Previously On: Old Information to New Information
- Punctuation and Professionalism: Nonrules ("And" and "But")
- Notes on Nuance: "At Once"
- Takeaways
- Student Takeaway: Paragraphing
- Next Course
- Exercise—Previously On: Reflection
- Paragraphing
- Exercise—The Rhythm of Roth (Optional)
- Raindrops vs. Waterfalls: What is the Structure of Your Text Messages?
- Notes on Nuance: "At Once"
- Good Sentences (Medicine)
- Exercise—Takeaways Reflection
- Book Recommendations (Travel)
- Exercise—Thank You Letter (Optional)
- Course Feedback
- Keep Learning with Michigan Online
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Low-Stakes Practice
- Punctuation Practice: Starting a Sentence with "And" or "But"
- Nuance Practice ("At Once")
- Weekly Review (Graded)
Summary of User Reviews
The Writing, Editing, and Structuring course on Coursera has received positive reviews from users. Many users appreciated the practical tips and feedback provided by the instructors. Overall, the course is highly recommended for those looking to improve their writing skills.Pros from User Reviews
- Instructors provide practical tips and feedback
- Course is well-structured and easy to follow
- Great for improving writing skills for any level
- Interactive assignments and quizzes keep you engaged
- Good value for the price
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course to be too basic
- Not enough focus on advanced writing techniques
- Some users experienced technical difficulties with the platform
- Feedback can be slow at times
- Not ideal for those looking for a quick fix
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