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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The University of Sydney

      Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone

      Skills you'll gain: Critical Thinking, Research, Problem Solving, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Research Methodologies, Verbal Communication Skills, Writing, Creative Problem-Solving, Brainstorming, Complex Problem Solving, Planning

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      1.8K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Journals, Writing, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Editing, Proofreading, Document Management, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Qualitative Research

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      123 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Writing a Personal Essay

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Organizational Skills, Editing, Personal Development, Self-Awareness, Overcoming Obstacles, Detail Oriented

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      85 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic Listening and Note-Taking

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, English Language, Critical Thinking, Organizational Skills, Analytical Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      963 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Johns Hopkins University

      Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Student-Centred Learning, Student Engagement, Instructional Strategies, Peer Review, Writing, Differentiated Instruction

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course)

      Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Grammar, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Concision, Taking Meeting Minutes, Professionalism, Business Communication, Target Audience, Constructive Feedback

      4.3
      Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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      453 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Davis

      Writing with Generative AI

      Skills you'll gain: Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, Writing, Data Ethics, Responsible AI, Artificial Intelligence, Technical Writing, Machine Learning, Information Privacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Board Infinity

      Verbal Mastery: Grammar, RC, Reasoning for Exams & Job Tests

      Skills you'll gain: Problem Solving, Vocabulary, Analytical Skills, Deductive Reasoning, Critical Thinking, English Language, Complex Problem Solving, Grammar, Literacy, Learning Strategies, Verbal Communication Skills, Time Management

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic Discussions in English

      Skills you'll gain: Discussion Facilitation, English Language, Social Skills, Constructive Feedback, Active Listening, Verbal Communication Skills, Interpersonal Communications, Public Speaking, Collaboration, Critical Thinking, Vocabulary

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      126 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Glasgow

      Writing for Business Advanced

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Report Writing, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Organizational Structure, Vocabulary, Grammar, Concision, English Language, Target Audience, Organizational Skills, Editing, Press Releases

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      7 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      (Business Writing) الكتابة في مجال الأعمال

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Writing, Presentations, Report Writing, Communication, Grammar, Oral Expression, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Persuasive Communication, Editing, Graphic Design, Organizational Skills

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      71 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular academic writing courses

    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
    • Academic Skills for University Success: Capstone: The University of Sydney
    • Comment rédiger et publier un article scientifique (Enseignement par projet): École Polytechnique
    • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
    • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
    • Responding, Revising and Assessing Student Writings: Johns Hopkins University
    • Writing Professional Email and Memos (Project-Centered Course): Kennesaw State University
    • Writing with Generative AI: University of California, Davis
    • Verbal Mastery: Grammar, RC, Reasoning for Exams & Job Tests: Board Infinity
    • Academic Discussions in English: University of California, Irvine

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