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      University of California, Irvine

      Project: Writing a Research Paper

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      470 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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

      Writing Skills for University Success

      Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      62 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Michigan State University

      Transmedia Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

      4.4
      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      66 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Arizona State University

      商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership

      Skills you'll gain: Meeting Facilitation, Employee Coaching, Telephone Skills, Active Listening, Taking Meeting Minutes, Leadership and Management, Leadership, Business Communication, Business Leadership, Team Leadership, Staff Management, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Team Building, Communication, Business Correspondence, Communication Strategies, Constructive Feedback, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      35 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Commonwealth Education Trust

      Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest

      Skills you'll gain: Editing, Proofreading, Storytelling, Writing, Grammar, Content Creation, Peer Review, Digital Publishing, Creativity, Vocabulary

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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      1.4K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

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

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      English for Effective Business Speaking

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Presentation, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, English Language, Business Communication, Presentations, Business Correspondence, Verbal Communication Skills, Business Writing, Grammar, Persuasive Communication, Public Speaking, Target Audience, Vocabulary, Professionalism, Communication Strategies

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      699 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Georgia Institute of Technology

      Lesson | Organize Your Pitch

      Skills you'll gain: Presentations, English Language, Sales Presentations, Business Communication, Verbal Communication Skills, Public Speaking, Organizational Skills

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      36 reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      Business English: Basics

      Skills you'll gain: Case Studies, Target Audience, Business Communication, Communication Strategies, Communication, Analysis, English Language, Business Writing, Vocabulary, Writing, Grammar

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    • Project: Writing a Research Paper: University of California, Irvine
    • Writing a Personal Essay: Wesleyan University
    • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
    • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University
    • 商务英语课程:管理与领导力英语 Management & Leadership: Arizona State University
    • Writing for Young Readers: Opening the Treasure Chest: Commonwealth Education Trust
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Setting and Description: Wesleyan University
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • English for Effective Business Speaking: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Lesson | Organize Your Pitch: Georgia Institute of Technology

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