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      Arizona State University

      Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar

      Skills you'll gain: Literacy, Grammar, English Language, Language Learning, Vocabulary

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Michigan

      Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

      Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Writing, Editing, Organizational Skills, Critical Thinking, Overcoming Obstacles, Time Management, Productivity, Creativity

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      559 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Editing, Creativity

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

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      University of California, Irvine

      Project: Writing a Research Paper

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Peer Review

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      464 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Expression, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Formal Learning, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Building, Writing and Editing, Motivational Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Presentations, Writing, Organizational Skills, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Grammar, Staff Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Academic Listening and Note-Taking

      Skills you'll gain: Oral Comprehension, Active Listening, Critical Thinking, English Language, Detail Oriented, Analytical Skills, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      959 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Introduction to Engineering Mechanics

      Skills you'll gain: Mechanics, Engineering Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Torque (Physics), Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Structural Analysis, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Trigonometry

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of London

      Understanding Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Research, Writing, Research Reports, Research Design, Journals, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Grammar and Punctuation

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Better Business Writing in English

      Skills you'll gain: Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing, Writing and Editing, Concision, Grammar, Organizational Skills

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      510 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • Teach English Now! Second Language Reading, Writing, and Grammar : Arizona State University
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Plot: Wesleyan University
    • Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization: University of Michigan
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • Project: Writing a Research Paper: University of California, Irvine
    • Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2: École Polytechnique
    • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Academic Listening and Note-Taking: University of California, Irvine
    • Introduction to Engineering Mechanics: Georgia Institute of Technology
    • Understanding Research Methods: University of London

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