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About the Course

This course will teach you how to use your written words to become more persuasive. You’ll learn creative ways to use syntax, effective techniques for telling stories, and a clever method for arranging a complex series of information. You’ll also get a chance to both professionalize your use of punctuation and add a bit of style and sophistication to how you craft everything from sentences to slogans. In addition, you’ll get access to a wide range of books and other resources you can use even after you finish the course. These include (1) the readings and exercises provided to the students who have taken the in-person version of this course at the University of Michigan and the University of Chicago; (2) two digital libraries of excellent writing from a diverse collection of journalists, scientists, novelists, poets, historians, and entrepreneurs; and (3) a monthly “Good Sentences” email. Social media has only accelerated the ways in which we all must learn to use our writing to connect, compete, and create—sometimes all at once. So join us for this first course in a four-part series and experience the many benefits, both personal and professional, of becoming “good with words.”...

Top reviews

TL

Mar 17, 2025

This is a great course that exceeded most of my expectations. I'd recommend it to anyone, whether a new writer or someone who wants a well-structured revision on writing tools and fundamentals. 10/10

PN

Dec 8, 2021

It is an excellent course that offers deep insights into the importance of words, it's usage in professional writing, and the impact it makes. I've learnt a lot from the course. Thank you Coursera.

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By emoser

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Apr 8, 2021

Enlightening, insightful and inspiring

By Elsa L P

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Aug 25, 2020

Really useful and informative course!

By Faith T

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Apr 8, 2024

A great adventure insightful course.

By Molly S

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Jun 28, 2021

Patrick sir is aweeeeeeeeesommmeeeee

By JOSEPH G G

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Jan 28, 2021

nice course to undertake,am grateful

By Nora S

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Apr 30, 2023

This course was worth every minute.

By Nardia S

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Oct 12, 2021

interesting course, great lecturer

By Amanda J L

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Apr 11, 2023

Very helpful for writing for work.

By Isabela d S M

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Mar 5, 2021

Mister Barry, you are very good!!!

By Alana H

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Feb 19, 2021

great instructor and great course.

By Anthony K

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May 25, 2020

This course was clear and concise.

By Matt A

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May 6, 2021

Great content. Great instruction.

By Rafael G C L

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Jan 23, 2023

It really helps to write better.

By Samantha M

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Jul 29, 2021

Exceptional learning experience.

By Fatema K A

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Feb 17, 2022

very insightful and interesting

By Amani M

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Apr 26, 2021

excellent course for any domain

By Adebayo J

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Mar 11, 2025

this is the best site to learn

By Ishita V

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Apr 3, 2022

brilliant course very thorough

By Ana C A Q

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Oct 23, 2021

Very interesting and dynamic!

By Hugo L R

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May 2, 2021

Excellent course and teacher.

By Claudia M C

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Nov 19, 2020

Powerful, fun, and effective.

By Andrea G

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Sep 15, 2022

I enjoy it and learn a lot.

By Mrs. H K

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Jul 3, 2022

its a good course. THANK YOU

By Zeheb O

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Aug 17, 2020

Amazing and very informative

By Sandra G R B

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Mar 29, 2023

I really liked this course.