The skills taught in this Specialization will empower you to succeed in any college-level course or professional field. You’ll learn to conduct rigorous academic research and to express your ideas clearly in an academic format. In the final Capstone Project, all the knowledge that you’ve gained over the span of these courses will culminate into an academic research paper on an issue of your choice.
Programa de cursos integrados Academic English: Writing
Transform Your Writing Skills. Prepare for college-level writing and research in just four courses.
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Sobre este Programa de cursos integrados
Habilidades que você terá
PunctuationEssay WritingAcademic WritingWriting
Como o Programa de cursos integrados funciona
Fazer cursos
Um programa de cursos integrados do Coursera é uma série de cursos para ajudá-lo a dominar uma habilidade. Primeiramente, inscreva-se no programa de cursos integrados diretamente, ou avalie a lista de cursos e escolha por qual você gostaria de começar. Ao se inscrever em um curso que faz parte de um programa de cursos integrados, você é automaticamente inscrito em todo o programa de cursos integrados. É possível concluir apenas um curso — você pode pausar a sua aprendizagem ou cancelar a sua assinatura a qualquer momento. Visite o seu painel de aprendiz para controlar suas inscrições em cursos e progresso.
Projeto prático
Todos os programas de cursos integrados incluem um projeto prático. Você precisará completar com êxito o(s) projeto(s) para concluir o programa de cursos integrados e obter o seu certificado. Se o programa de cursos integrados incluir um curso separado para o projeto prático, você precisará completar todos os outros cursos antes de iniciá-lo.
Obtenha um certificado
Ao concluir todos os cursos e completar o projeto prático, você obterá um certificado que pode ser compartilhado com potenciais empregadores e com sua rede profissional.
Este Programa de cursos integrados contém 5 cursos
Curso1
Grammar and Punctuation
4.6
6,473 classificações
Course 1: Grammar and Punctuation
Do you need to review English grammar? Have you forgotten the grammar you once studied? If so, this course is perfect for you.
The first course in this specialization is a refresher on some tools needed for good writing. It will help prepare you for the other courses. You will need about 10 hours to complete this first course. Writing is a skill and to learn a skill well, you need to practice. In this course, you will watch short video lectures and then practice and discuss what you have learned. Make sure you take good notes and use the peer discussions to ask questions. Then you'll be able to remember the rules you learn in this course when you start writing essays in the next course.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- identify the correct verb tenses to use
- use commas effectively
- utilize several different sentence types
- write more effectively in English
Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
Curso2
Getting Started with Essay Writing
4.7
1,409 classificações
Course 2: Getting Started with Essay Writing
This is the second course in the Academic English: Writing specialization. By introducing you to three types of academic essays, this course will especially help prepare you for work in college classes, but anyone who wants to improve his or her writing skills can benefit from this course.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- create effective thesis statements for your essays
- plan and write compare/contrast, cause/effect, and argument essays
- write well-developed body paragraphs
Note: The lectures and practice activities are available for free, but you must upgrade to the pay version in order to take the quizzes and get feedback on writing assignments.
Curso3
Advanced Writing
4.7
596 classificações
Course 3: Advanced Writing
This is the third course in the Academic English: Writing specialization. By raising your level of academic writing, this course helps prepare you for college-level work.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- plan and write a more sophisticated argument essay
- identify plagiarism and explain how to prevent it
- read and analyze several articles to form your own opinion on a topic
- make connections between several articles
- form thesis statements from your readings
- use sources effectively when writing an essay
Please note that the free version of this class gives you access to all of the instructional videos and handouts. The peer feedback and quizzes are only available in the paid version.
Curso4
Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
4.7
301 classificações
Course 4: Introduction to Research for Essay Writing
This is the last course in the Academic Writing specialization before the capstone project. By the end of this course, you will be able to complete all the steps in planning a research paper.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
- choose appropriate research topics for college classes
- write detailed outlines for research papers
- find source material for research papers
- take and organize good notes for research
- use appropriate academic tone and language
- document sources by creating a Works Cited list in MLA format
- avoid plagiarizing your sources
Instrutores
Tamy Chapman
Instructor, International ProgramsUniversity of California Irvine Division of Continuing Education
Helen Nam
InstructorInternational Programs, UCI Extension
Sobre University of California, Irvine
Since 1965, the University of California, Irvine has combined the strengths of a major research university with the bounty of an incomparable Southern California location. UCI’s unyielding commitment to rigorous academics, cutting-edge research, and leadership and character development makes the campus a driving force for innovation and discovery that serves our local, national and global communities in many ways.
Perguntas Frequentes – FAQ
Qual é a política de reembolso?
Posso me inscrever em um único curso?
Sim! Para começar, clique na carta de curso que lhe interessa e se inscreva. Você pode se inscrever e concluir o curso para ganhar um certificado compartilhável ou você pode auditar para ver os materiais do curso de graça. Quando você se inscrever em um curso que faz parte de uma especialização, você está automaticamente inscrito para a especialização completa. Visite o seu painel de aluno para acompanhar o seu progresso.
Existe algum auxílio financeiro disponível?
Posso fazer o curso gratuitamente?
Este curso é realmente 100% on-line? Eu preciso assistir alguma aula pessoalmente?
Este curso é totalmente on-line, então não existe necessidade de aparecer em uma sala de aula pessoalmente. Você pode acessar suas palestras, leituras e atribuições a qualquer hora e qualquer lugar, via web ou dispositivo móvel.
Vou ganhar créditos universitários por concluir a Especialização?
Esta Especialização não carrega créditos universitários, mas algumas universidades podem optar por aceitar certificados de especialização como crédito. Verifique com sua instituição para saber mais.
How long does it take to complete the Academic English: Writing Specialization?
Time to completion can vary based on your schedule, but most learners are able to complete the Specialization in about 4-6 months.
Quantas vezes é oferecido cada curso na Especialização?
Each course in the Specialization is offered on a regular schedule, with sessions starting about once per month. If you don't complete a course on the first try, you can easily transfer to the next session, and your completed work and grades will carry over.
What background knowledge is necessary?
You should be comfortable reading and writing English at an intermediate (high school) level. This Specialization is designed to prepare high school graduates for writing and research at the college level. Students who have not been exposed to rigorous English courses in high school, students whose native language is not English, and others interested in refining their written English communication skills are all welcome.
Do I need to take the courses in a specific order?
We recommend taking the courses in the order presented, as each subsequent course will build on material from previous courses.
Will I earn university credit for completing the Academic English: Writing Specialization?
Coursera courses and certificates don't carry university credit, though some universities may choose to accept Specialization Certificates for credit. Check with your institution to learn more.
What will I be qualified to do upon completing the Academic English: Writing Specialization?
You will be able to write well-researched, structured, and effective college essays using proper English grammar.
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