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!
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
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 sentenceThe 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 Writing1. Clear Thinking2. Clear Organization3. Clear EditingSection 2: The Mechanics of Clear Writing4. Clear Sentences5. Clear Punctuation6. Clear Lists7. Clear ParagraphsSection 3: Clear Word Choice8. Clear Nouns & Pronouns9. Clear Adverbs & Adjectives10. Clear VerbsIn 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!
Overview
Section 1: Introduction: Why Is Clear Writing Important?
Lecture 1 Introduction: Why Is Clear Writing Important?
Lecture 2 Resources
Section 2: Writing Basics
Lecture 3 Parts of a Sentence: Subject and Predicate
Lecture 4 Parts of a Sentence: Direct and Indirect Objects
Lecture 5 Parts of a Sentence: Adjectives and Adverbs
Lecture 6 Independent and Dependent Clauses
Lecture 7 Punctuation
Section 3: The Writing Process
Lecture 8 Step 1: Clear Thinking
Lecture 9 Step 2: Clear Organization
Lecture 10 Step 3: Clear Editing
Section 4: Clear Writing Mechanics
Lecture 11 Introduction to Writing Mechanics
Lecture 12 Clear Sentences - Part 1
Lecture 13 Clear Sentences - Part 2
Lecture 14 Clear Punctuation
Lecture 15 Clear Lists
Lecture 16 Clear Paragraphs
Section 5: Word Choice
Lecture 17 Clear Nouns and Pronouns - Part 1
Lecture 18 Clear Nouns and Pronouns - Part 2
Lecture 19 Clear Adverbs and Adjectives - Part 1
Lecture 20 Clear Adverbs and Adjectives - Part 2
Lecture 21 Clear Verbs
Anyone who wants to improve their writing skills


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