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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

DL

Sep 1, 2022

T​his was quite challenging. It changed my way of managing time; and how in every kind of writing, the writer should put in effort to make their message come across to the reader.

BA

Jan 16, 2021

It is amazing the things I have learned here. Professeur Barry is a good teacher. He helps me to understand all the topics very well. The materials he brings are worth reading.

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By S S S I R K

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Apr 11, 2021

yes this course was very useful for us .

By Dan C A

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Jul 28, 2020

Helpful with the fundamentals of Writing

By Özgün E Ç

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Oct 12, 2020

very helpful and envision your thoughts

By Patrick C

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Jul 20, 2020

Great course. Loved every minute of it.

By Maisha M N

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May 30, 2020

Thank you! It was wonderful experience.

By Adriana L S

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Jun 9, 2023

Excellent content and course dynamics.

By emoser

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Apr 9, 2021

Enlightening, insightful and inspiring

By Wendy E S C

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Nov 3, 2025

This course is great and very useful.

By Elsa L P

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Aug 26, 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 29, 2021

Patrick sir is aweeeeeeeeesommmeeeee

By JOSEPH G G

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Jan 28, 2021

nice course to undertake,am grateful

By ADAH

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Aug 9, 2025

I learned a lot I never knew about!

By Nora S

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May 1, 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 12, 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 7, 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 18, 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 12, 2025

this is the best site to learn