Black Belt College Writing Skills

Name: Black Belt College Writing Skills
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The Tools You Need for Every Paper You Write

Created byDr. Daveena Tauber

Last updated 12/2017

English

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What you'll learn

Understand how to read and "attack" paper assignments
Use first, second, and third person appropriately
Learn strategies for integrating quotations without fear of plagiarism
Decide whether active or passive voice are appropriate for a given context.
Know how to avoid overgeneralizing.
Wow your professors with clear, correct academic writing.
Avoid common writing pitfalls.

Course content

11 sections • 20 lectures • 1h 4m total length

DOWNLOAD http://www.scholar-studio.com/black-belt-workbook.html0:01

Creating Meaningful Paragraphs Overview0:53
Explore how a paragraph functions like a miniature paper, with a topic sentence, supporting evidence in the middle, and an ending or transition sentence to build strong papers.
Creating Meaningful Paragraphs Lesson6:18
Learn how meaningful paragraphs connect sentence level, paragraph level, and document level to build a coherent paper. Develop strong topic sentences, suitable paragraph length, and evidence with disciplined editing.

Writing Introductions Overview0:57
The introduction is a unique genre that requires very specific skills. We will look at different expectations of the introduction and different ways to create one.
Writing Introductions Lesson5:04
learn how to craft effective introduction paragraphs by using an advanced organizer to state the paper's purpose, announce the texts involved, outline arguments, and revise for a self-contained, readable paper.

Generalize Responsibly Overview1:00
Making generalizations is necessary in academic work, but over generalizing weakens your arguments and credibility. Learn how to generalize responsibly using key phrases.
Generalize Responsibly Lesson2:52
Learn to avoid overgeneralizations by using hedging terms and adding specificity, including location and timeframe, to strengthen academic writing and limit universal claims.

Unit 5 I, You, They: First, Second, and Third Person Overview2:30
Explores when to use the first person in academic writing; humanities and social sciences often accept it, hard sciences traditionally reject it, and researchers' presence shapes objectivity and voice.
Unit 5 I, You, They: First, Second, and Third Person Lesson5:16
Discover how to use first, second, and third person in academic writing, with guidance on when first person is appropriate, avoiding second person, and maintaining voice consistency.

Using Quotations Effectively Overview1:05
All academic work is a dialogue with other thinkers and quotations are one of the main ways we engage with other texts in our writing. Learn how to incorporate quotes responsibly and without risk of plagiarism.
Using Quotations Effectively Lesson9:06
Learn to use quotations correctly in academic writing by distinguishing short and long quotes, applying in-text and end-of-text citations, and avoiding hit-and-run quotes with signal phrases.

Unit 8: Active and Passive Voice Overview0:47
Compare active and passive voice with clear examples, and learn why fields differ in preference. Apply strategies to use active voice even when the first person isn't possible.
Unit 8: Active and Passive Voice Lesson6:51
Identify the difference between active and passive voice, learn how to attribute ideas with citations, and apply appropriate voice choices, including when passive voice is acceptable in sciences.

Requirements

No prior knowledge necessary. Helpful to have your writing assignments handy.

Description

Whether you are a native English speaker or an English language learner, a college student or a graduate student who needs a refresher, this course will help you master the essentials of academic writing. As a long-time writing professor and academic writing coach, I am excited to share the secrets of making your professors (and everyone else) happy to read your writing. I will coach you on how to read, understand, and respond appropriately to any academic writing assignment. We will look at common questions about the use of first person vs. third person and active vs. passive voice. You will learn to maximize your grades by minimizing common writing errors. The class is designed to pack a lot of learning into a short amount of time so that you can apply your skills to your very next assignment. Use the video lessons and custom workbook to hone your understanding and practice your skills. Best of all, the skills you learn in this class are applicable to every paper you write in college and will serve you well on the job or in applications. Join me for a fresh, fun look at academic writing.

Who this course is for:

College or graduate students writing in English
Native speakers and English language learners
Anyone who wants to learn the essentials of academic writing

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Unit 1: Reading and Responding to Paper Assignments2 lectures • 9min

Unit 2: Creating Meaningful Paragraphs2 lectures • 7min

Unit 3: Writing Introductions2 lectures • 6min

Unit 4: Generalize Responsibly2 lectures • 4min

Unit 5: I, You, They: First, Second, Third Person2 lectures • 8min

Unit 6: Using Quotations Effectively2 lectures • 10min

Unit 7: Rookie Mistakes You're Not Gonna Make2 lectures • 9min

Unit 8: Using Active and Passive Voice2 lectures • 8min

Unit 9: Why You Should Reread Your Work2 lectures • 3min

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