Online Class: Speed Writing 101

This innovative speed writing course is for anyone who needs to know how to write faster without sacrificing readability, comprehension, and context.
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  • 11
    Lessons
  • 18
    Exams &
    Assignments
  • 1,521
    Students
    have taken this course
  • 7
    Hours
    average time
  • 0.7
    CEUs
 
 
 

Course Description

Master the Art of Speedwriting: Unleash Your Potential to Capture and Convey Ideas Swiftly

In today's fast-paced academic and professional world, the ability to quickly and effectively jot down essential information is invaluable. If you've ever found yourself scribbling notes during a lecture, only to later realize you've missed crucial details, or if you've struggled to efficiently craft a well-researched paper without risking plagiarism, then you understand the importance of efficient and effective writing techniques. From students to scholars, from journalists to novelists, the demand for speedwriting skills spans a broad spectrum.

Welcome to our comprehensive Speedwriting Course, tailor-made for anyone eager to elevate their note-taking and rapid-writing abilities.

Course Highlights:

  1. Note-Taking Mastery: Grasp the strategies employed by experts when attending lectures or presentations. Learn to swiftly capture the essence of any discourse, ensuring you never miss a beat.
  2. Academic Excellence: Whether you're a high school student or on the cusp of earning your Ph.D., this course will arm you with techniques to craft papers efficiently, articulately, and most importantly, authentically.
  3. Beyond Academia: For writers navigating tight deadlines, discover how to expedite your writing and rewriting processes. Whether it's an article, a thesis, or even an entire book, get your thoughts on paper coherently and promptly.
  4. Safeguard Against Plagiarism: In the age of accessible information, learn the art of drawing from research without inadvertently borrowing someone else's words. Write with confidence, knowing that your work is genuinely your own.

Enroll in our Speedwriting Course and immerse yourself in a transformative learning experience. Unlock techniques that not only amplify your writing speed but also enhance clarity, coherence, and originality. Join us and set yourself on a path to achieving both your academic and professional aspirations with newfound proficiency. After all, in the race of capturing and conveying ideas, why not ensure you're leading the pack?

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  • Completely Online
  • Self-Paced
  • Printable Lessons
  • Full HD Video  
  • 6 Months to Complete
  • 24/7 Availability
  • Start Anytime
  • PC & Mac Compatible
  • Android & iOS Friendly
  • Accredited CEUs
Universal Class is an IACET Accredited Provider
 
 

Course Lessons

Average Lesson Rating:
4.4 / 5 Stars (Average Rating)
"Extraordinarily Helpful"
(747 votes)

Lesson 1: Need For Speedwriting

10 Points
This course will take you through a number of steps to learn Speedwriting, both for taking better and more complete notes, all the way to the point of being able to write faster and be much more productive with your writing time.
  • Lesson 1 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Speedwriting course; Reasons for Taking this Course
  • Complete Assignment: An Introduction
  • Assessment: Lesson 1 Exam

Lesson 2: Elements of Speedwriting in Taking Notes

19 Points
The only way to take notes faster is to learn to write faster, and practice the techniques in this chapter.
  • Lesson 2 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 2 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 2 Exam

Lesson 3: Writing Techniques for Speed

8 Points
By practicing Freewriting on a daily basis, you will develop your writing skills far beyond those of most people and writers of this generation.
  • Lesson 3 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 3 Exam

Lesson 4: Mind-Mapping, 12:4:2

10 Points
There are as many ways to prepare for writing, and this lesson will teach you four of the most powerful and effective ways to create a "road map" of where you are going with your writing. Additional lesson topics: What is Mind Mapping?
  • Lesson 4 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Mind Mapping
  • Assessment: Lesson 4 Exam

Lesson 5: Outlining and Blueprinting for Speed

19 Points
Sometimes it is a relatively simple task to prepare a basic outline.
  • Lesson 5 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 5 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 5 Exam

Lesson 6: Dictation and Transcription

20 Points
With regard to Speedwriting, you have to learn that absolute fastest way to get material. This means to "talk" your material.
  • Lesson 6 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 6 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 6 Exam

Lesson 7: Self-Esteem and Writing

9 Points
The very nature of writing suggests that someone will be reading what we have written, and immediately we begin to worry that it won't be "good enough."
  • Lesson 7 Video
  • Assessment: Lesson 7 Exam

Lesson 8: Speedwriting for Short Assignments

18 Points
There is nothing more irritating to a reader than to read someone's ramblings that never seem to have a point or focus.
  • Lesson 8 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 8 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 8 Exam

Lesson 9: Speedwriting Techniques for a Bigger Project

10 Points
As with all writing projects, start with your mind-mapping process, putting your central idea right there in the middle.
  • Lesson 9 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Writing Project
  • Assessment: Lesson 9 Exam

Lesson 10: Goal Setting

20 Points
People are subject to all types of interference and obstacles, some of which they had some choice about, others over which they have absolutely no control.
  • Lesson 10 Video
  • Complete: Lesson 10 Assignment
  • Assessment: Lesson 10 Exam

Lesson 11: Secrets to Speedwriting Success

52 Points
Don't try to mix researching and writing.
  • Lesson 11 Video
  • Lesson discussions: Course Completion Poll: Your Thoughts; Program Evaluation Follow-up Survey (End of Course); Course Comments
  • Assessment: Lesson 11 Exam
  • Assessment: The Final Exam
195
Total Course Points
 

Learning Outcomes

By successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
  • Describe the need for speedwriting.
  • Summarize elements of speedwriting in taking notes.
  • Define writing techniques for speed.
  • Describe mind-mapping techniques and how to apply them to increasing your speed.
  • Identify outlining and blueprinting techniques to increase speed.
  • Summarize methods to use for speedwriting on short assignments.
  • Describe speedwriting techniques for a bigger project.
  • Summarize secrets to speedwriting success.
  • Demonstrate mastery of lesson content at levels of 70% or higher.
 

Additional Course Information

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Course Title: Speed Writing 101
Course Number: 8900118
Lessons Rating: 4.4 / 5 Stars (747 votes)
Languages: English - United States, Canada and other English speaking countries
Availability: This course is offered online and is accessible in every state across the U.S., including California, Texas, Florida, New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Ohio, and Georgia. Learners in English-speaking countries like Canada, Australia, the United Kingdom, and South Africa can also enroll.
Last Updated: June 2024
Course Type: Self-Paced, Online Class
CEU Value: 0.7 IACET CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
CE Accreditation: Universal Class, Inc. has been accredited as an Authorized Provider by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET).
Grading Policy: Earn a final grade of 70% or higher to receive an online/downloadable CEU Certification documenting CEUs earned.
Assessment Method: Lesson assignments and review exams
Instructor: Dana Kristan
Syllabus: View Syllabus
Course Fee: $120.00 U.S. dollars

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Student Testimonials

  • "This course was incredibly helpful. I've wanted to write for a long time, but I needed to know more about the process -- the tips and tricks of the trade. This course provided that and I am extremely grateful. Thanks!" -- Frank W.
  • "I liked the lectures/lessons and the exercises." -- Lynette J.

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