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The 10 Steps of Getting Your Point Across in Writing
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The 10 Steps of Getting Your Point Across in Writing

10 steps to improving clarity. Applicable to research writing, academic writing, nonfiction writing, and more!
Last updated 2/2019
English

What you'll learn

  • Recognize clear writing and editing
  • Implement clear writing mechanics
  • Choose words for maximum impact
  • Edit and proofread your writing for maximum clarity
  • Effectively communicate your ideas in writing

Course content

5 sections21 lectures3h 5m total length
  • Introduction: Why Is Clear Writing Important?8:53
  • Resources0:05

    Please check the first lecture in each section for downloadable pdf files that will be helpful as you go through the course.

Requirements

  • A high school–level of English and English-language proficiency

Description

If you want to improve your writing skills, then this course is for you.

Superior writing skills can improve your grades in school, increase your chances of promotion, make you more employable, help you win new clients, and improve your odds of getting what you want in all areas of life.

In a few short hours, you will have enough knowledge and practical experience to dramatically increase your writing skill and confidence.

Which one of the following best describes you?

  • You last studied writing in high school or college, and over the years, your knowledge has become rusty. This course will refresh that knowledge.

  • You have never felt fully confident about your writing skills. This course will raise your confidence levels so that you can compete in today’s marketplace.

  • You are already skilled at writing; this course will make your writing the best it can be.

We’ll start out by covering writing basics so that we are all on the same page. This will include the following:

  • The importance of clear writing

  • The components of a sentence

  • The basic functions of punctuation 

Then, we will teach you ten specific steps that will help you improve your writing. These steps are split up among 3 sections: the process of clear writing, the mechanics of clear writing, and clear word choice.

Section 1: The Process of Clear Writing

1. Clear Thinking

2. Clear Organization

3. Clear Editing

Section 2: The Mechanics of Clear Writing

4. Clear Sentences

5. Clear Punctuation

6. Clear Lists

7. Clear Paragraphs

Section 3: Clear Word Choice

8. Clear Nouns & Pronouns

9. Clear Adverbs & Adjectives

10. Clear Verbs


In addition to the course videos, you will have access to multiple quizzes, so you can test your knowledge, as well as bonus content for each section.

Go ahead and sign up for better writing skills today!

Who this course is for:

  • Anyone who wants to improve their writing skills