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Weekly Goals

Learning outcomes and time estimate of Week 1.
By the end of Week 1, you will be able to:

  • Put the proper amount of old information in your sentences, particularly at the beginning of them
  • Put the proper amount of new information in your sentences, particularly at the end of them
  • Apply the Venn Diagram approach to information flow
  • Understand when to deviate from certain conventions of punctuation
  • Create nuance in your sentences and slogans by using both variations of “if” and “if not”

Week 1 time estimate: 6 hours

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Writing and Editing: Structure and Organisation

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