RIF--Reading is Fundamental. But just as important if not more important in today's world, is writing. You have to know how to write--and write well--to be successful in today's economy. You can't get by with simple sentences, poor grammar, and misspelled words. Unfortunately--and call it discrimination if you like--but if you can't write well, people will think you lack intelligence. Therefore, it is absolutely essential that you are (or become) a competent writer. In fact, writing is so important, the success of all businesses pretty much depends on written communication--with memos and most importantly-email--which is now the number one preferred method of communication. From Instant Messages (IMs), to cellular phone text messages and blackberries, to basic email--how you stay in touch with friends in family and how you communicate professionally will no doubt rely on your ability to write.
But as scary as that might all sound, it's really not that difficult. Sure, once you learn the grammar and the spelling (or use a spell checker), you need to learn the mechanics and the organization of thoughts. With practice, you'll be able to carefully craft complex thoughts in a clear way that succinctly makes a point, without sounding pretentious or even worse--"rambling on". In fact, once you know the basic techniques to writing, and after some practice, you can apply the same techniques that are used in a high school essay for English, to almost any communication. In this online course, we'll explore several topics, including how to write an essay, how to write a song, how to write a short story, and the best approaches for writing a novel. Whether you are simply seeking a refresher course, or are curious about how to write specific genres, this course has a little bit of everything for everyone. Come join the fun, and be ready to share your written thoughts.
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