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Weekly Goals

Learning outcomes and time estimate of Week 3.

By the end of Week 3, you will be able to:

  • Practice “writing before you are ready”
  • Understand how starting drafts early can make your research process more efficient
  • See how semicolons can be used to help readers navigate a complex list
  • Test a more nuanced way to use the word “however”

Week 3 time estimate: 4 hours

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