Course Description

Academic Writing for Professional Development





Study professional academic writing in this free online course, focusing on clarity and evidence-based arguments. Do you need some help with unimpressive written work? This course is designed to transform your writing skills. Learn how to craft clear, persuasive and scholarly messages that captivate your colleagues. Master the principles of academic writing for real-world purposes – proposals that get funded, reports that get noticed, and emails that get results. Furthermore, you will develop a personalised routine to keep you focused, consistent, and sharp.

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Training ProviderAlison
Course TypeOnline Learning
Course QualificationCPD Certificate
Course Duration1.5-3 hours
Course FeeFree
Entry RequirementsLike all courses on the Alison Free Learning platform this is a free, CPD-accredited course. A Graduate can choose to buy a certificate or diploma upon successful completion of a course, but this is not required or necessary.

At Alison we believe that free education, more than anything, has the power to break through boundaries and transform lives.

Alison is the world’s largest free online empowerment platform for education and skills training, offering over 5000 CPD accredited courses and a range of impactful career development tools. It is a for-profit social enterprise dedicated to making it possible for anyone, to study anything, anywhere, at any time, for free online, at any subject level. Through our mission, we are a catalyst for positive social change, creating opportunity, prosperity, and equality for everyone.
Career PathWhat You Will Learn In This Free Course
• Identify the key elements of effective academic writing
• Apply principles of clarity and conciseness in professional documents
• Create evidence-based arguments to support your ideas convincingly
• Apply peer feedback to improve the clarity and effectiveness of your writing
• Match your writing style to different professional audiences
• Generate a personalised writing routine to maintain and enhance your writing skills
Course Code6893
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