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Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write about Anything

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Discover the secrets to clear and strong writing in 24 accessible and practical lectures that provide engaging literary and everyday examples, inspirational prompts, and unforgettable insights.

Syllabus

  • 01: How to Write about Anything
  • 02: How to Be an Effective Reader
  • 03: How Literature Can Help
  • 04: Shaping Your Voice
  • 05: Knowing Your Reader
  • 06: The Art of the Essay-How to Start
  • 07: How to Organize an Argument
  • 08: Supporting Your Argument
  • 09: Finishing Strong
  • 10: The Uses of Poetry
  • 11: Poetic Diction and Syntax
  • 12: Drama-Writing Out Loud
  • 13: What You Can Learn from Autobiography
  • 14: Writing and Leadership
  • 15: The Rules of Rhetoric
  • 16: Invention and Arrangement
  • 17: Ethos and Pathos
  • 18: Finding What You Need
  • 19: Using What You Find
  • 20: Getting Started-Writing First Drafts
  • 21: Editing-Finding What's Wrong
  • 22: Rewriting-Fixing What's Wrong
  • 23: Avoiding Common Errors in Grammar and Usage
  • 24: The Power of Words
  • By This Professor

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Dorsey Armstrong

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