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Academic and Business Writing

College Writing 2.2x providesan introduction to academic and business writing for English Language Learners. In this course, students focus on understanding the demands of different styles of writing, andwork to improve grammatical correctness, vocabulary development, and revision and editing skills. The five-week course includes material on vocabulary, tone, diction, and editing, all in the areas of academic and business writing. Students will have the opportunity to write on a number of different topics and ideas, always centered on areas of interest to them. The course materials are offered through readings and videos. Assignments include short writing assignments, quizzes, journal entries, and longer essays.

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  • Refine persuasive writing techniques and essay development
  • Gain skills for proofreading, self-editing, revision, tone, and vocabulary
  • Develop strong English-language writing and communication skills

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Length 6 weeks
Effort 6 weeks, 3–5 hours per week
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Cost $199
From Berkeley, BerkeleyX, University of California, Berkeley via edX
Instructor Maggie Sokolik
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Language English
Subjects Business Personal Development Humanities
Tags Business & Management Communication Humanities

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Rating 4.2 based on 7 ratings
Length 6 weeks
Effort 6 weeks, 3–5 hours per week
Starts On Demand (Start anytime)
Cost $199
From Berkeley, BerkeleyX, University of California, Berkeley via edX
Instructor Maggie Sokolik
Download Videos On all desktop and mobile devices
Language English
Subjects Business Personal Development Humanities
Tags Business & Management Communication Humanities

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