Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write about Anything

Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write about Anything « Series from 2023

Series from 2023

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Delivered by Professor Dorsey Armstrong of Purdue University, this course immerses you in the elements of successful writing, from organizing your thoughts to making persuasive arguments to avoiding common grammatical errors.

With literary and everyday examples, inspirational prompts, and unforgettable insights, these lectures make the perfect guide for professional and casual writers.

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How to Write about Anything

How to Be an Effective Reader

How Literature Can Help

Shaping Your Voice

Knowing Your Reader

The Art of the Essay-How to Start

How to Organize an Argument

Supporting Your Argument

Finishing Strong

The Uses of Poetry

Poetic Diction and Syntax

Drama-Writing Out Loud

What You Can Learn from Autobiography

Writing and Leadership

The Rules of Rhetoric

Invention and Arrangement

Ethos and Pathos

Finding What You Need

Using What You Find

Getting Started-Writing First Drafts

Editing-Finding What's Wrong

Rewriting-Fixing What's Wrong

Avoiding Common Errors in Grammar and Usage

The Power of Words