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woody1881's review against another edition
4.0
Very good information. I would have preferred a more focused set of lectures regarding strategies for engaging in topics and writing based on different projects. Still, I will listen to this again. Worthwhile!
kahawa's review
5.0
This was solid, but very basic, kind of a school/college level writing class. I thought she communicated well and had helpful examples to back everything up. I may review the pdf in the future, especially if I need to do any major writing.
askmarkio's review
3.0
I've been enjoying Great Courses. This was a really good series of lectures and includes an accompanying PDF, which is great because there were some book recommendations I wanted to check out.
The content touches on many standard writing recommendations and the lecturer gives great examples. I do recommend to check this out if you are fairly new to lectures, books, and content on the skill of writing. I have a bit of an obsession; therefore, I've heard many of the examples and advice.
The content touches on many standard writing recommendations and the lecturer gives great examples. I do recommend to check this out if you are fairly new to lectures, books, and content on the skill of writing. I have a bit of an obsession; therefore, I've heard many of the examples and advice.
amberfinnegan's review against another edition
4.0
This was a solid course. I feel I learned a lot even without doing the additional work. I liked how the course was organized and the separation of genres, while still having overlap.
My only major complain is that in the grammar section the discussion of personal pronouns needs to be updated. She was admitted on they being plural which is no longer the case in all instances, and it would be nice to see the course reflect that change.
Overall I found this course very useful and engaging.
My only major complain is that in the grammar section the discussion of personal pronouns needs to be updated. She was admitted on they being plural which is no longer the case in all instances, and it would be nice to see the course reflect that change.
Overall I found this course very useful and engaging.
tsuntsun's review against another edition
challenging
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
5.0
setaian's review against another edition
3.0
How do you analyse and critique a series of lectures about analysis and critique presented by a master?
Boldly.
Analysis and Critique is a thumbnail sketch of writing and presenting ideas aimed at people like me. People who aren't particularly gifted at presenting ideas. The only problem is the presenter is using language that is targeted to a more academic audience.
There is plenty in there for me. I enjoyed it and while it probably won't make me a better writer, I do have a better understanding of what good writing is. In the end it was worth the effort but not exactly what I was hoping for when I bought it.
Boldly.
Analysis and Critique is a thumbnail sketch of writing and presenting ideas aimed at people like me. People who aren't particularly gifted at presenting ideas. The only problem is the presenter is using language that is targeted to a more academic audience.
There is plenty in there for me. I enjoyed it and while it probably won't make me a better writer, I do have a better understanding of what good writing is. In the end it was worth the effort but not exactly what I was hoping for when I bought it.
mikusa's review against another edition
5.0
This was solid, but very basic, kind of a school/college level writing class. I thought she communicated well and had helpful examples to back everything up. I may review the pdf in the future, especially if I need to do any major writing.
todd_luallen's review against another edition
4.0
I enjoyed this book. I listened to this book while also following along in an online pdf version of the notes. Professor Armstrong is very clear and easy to listen to, while not being overly scholarly in her presentation or vocabulary. The book has many chapters devoted to those that are writing school papers or other persuasive arguments (something to which I'm not currently engaged), but there was enough in the book about literature and writing in general to keep me interested. If you want "just the facts" then you might be fine with the online notes for this lecture series, as they do an adequate job of presenting the information. However, the audio series is excellent in that it produces quite a bit more anecdotes and examples, which really allow the material to sink in.