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Englishing
Identifying Wordiness — Writing Tips
This comprehensive video lesson delves into identifying and eliminating wordiness in your writing. Whether you're a seasoned writer looking to polish your craft or a student striving for clarity in your assignments, this...
Englishing
Eliminating Wordiness
Dive into the art of crafting succinct prose in this practical video lesson focused on eliminating wordiness from your writing. Learn how to trim the fat, leaving only the most powerful and precise words to convey your message. This...
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Mastering Concise Writing
In this video, the importance of concise writing is highlighted, emphasizing the need to use only the necessary words to convey a message clearly.
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Tips for Crafting Clear and Concise Writing
This video emphasizes the importance of crafting clear and concise writing by highlighting the significance of avoiding unclear words, rambling sentences, and redundancy.
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Express Ideas
This video, entitled "Express Ideas," explains how to use precise and concise language in writing.
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How Long Should Your Speech Be?
Howcast - Learn how long to make your speech from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking video.
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How to Make a Speech in a Business Setting
Howcast - Learn how to make a speech in a business setting from media coach TJ Walker in this Howcast public speaking training video.
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Planning and writing a persuasive speech
Pupil outcome: I can plan and write an effective persuasive speech. Key learning points: - Single paragraph outlines can be used to create effective plans. - Topic and concluding sentences should use rhetorical devices carefully for...
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‘The Speckled Band’ case: writing a newspaper article body
Pupil outcome: I can include relevant and realistic personal accounts in my writing. Key learning points: - The main body of an article should include details of the event - Interview quotes can add gravitas to your article - The...
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Using nominalised verbs and adjectives to write effective arguments
Pupil outcome: I can write an effective argument, which meets an ambitious success criteria. Key learning points: - Excellent writing will have a consistent tone of voice - Excellent functional writing will include figurative language...
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Improving and rewriting analytical responses on poetry
Pupil outcome: I can rewrite an extended response, using suggested improvements. Key learning points: - An excellent analytical response is clear, nuanced and concise. - A nuanced response acknowledges and explores the shades of meaning...
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Writing two analytical responses in response to Eduqas poetry
Pupil outcome: I can write a detailed analysis of a single poem and a comparative response. Key learning points: - A good analytical response begins with a clear and concise thesis statement. - Comparative connectives can be used to link...
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Writing excellent comparative essays on poetry from the Eduqas anthology
Pupil outcome: I can create a written response which meets a success criteria. Key learning points: - A good analytical response begins with a clear and concise thesis statement. - Comparative connectives can be used to link ideas...
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Writing concise and developed comparisons of non-fiction texts
Pupil outcome: I can write concise and developed comparisons of writers' attitudes. Key learning points: - A key characteristic of concise writing is specific and precise word choices. - Adjectives can be used to add detail to your...
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Planning an essay on societal expectations in ‘An Inspector Calls’
Pupil outcome: I can create a detailed plan for an essay on societal expectations in 'An Inspector Calls'. Key learning points: - A thesis statement is a clear, overarching argument. - Topic sentences give focus to individual paragraphs....
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Delivering a presentation confidently
Pupil outcome: I can understand how to ask and respond to questions, and use effective preparation techniques for confident delivery. Key learning points: - Being an effective audience member can mean being supportive, respectful and...
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A written analysis of 'The Tell-Tale Heart'
Pupil outcome: I can confidently draft, and redraft a written analysis of a literary text. Key learning points: - It is important to consider the first version of your work a first draft and not the finished essay. - Redrafting your...
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Scala in 100 Seconds
Learn the basics of the Scala programming language quickly. Scala is a functional and object-oriented language that runs on the Java Virtual Machine. Topics Covered: Scala basics tutorial Scala vs Java OOP vs Functional programming What...
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Interview Question and Answer: How Do You Communicate Effectively
In this video, I’ll demonstrate how to answer the competency-based interview question, "How do you communicate effectively?" Effective communication is crucial in the workplace and it's important to know what good communication is and...
Seven Dimensions
Speak Clearly and Concisely
Use language that everyone understands and avoid jargon;
Don't mumble, articulate words clearly and vary your
tone;
Pause between phrases and thoughts rather than using filler words like “um, ah, like, basically,
you...
Don't mumble, articulate words clearly and vary your
tone;
Pause between phrases and thoughts rather than using filler words like “um, ah, like, basically,
you...
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The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment - Controllers: Creating Custom Controllers
In this video, we will talk about the core model of our request and response flow, that is, controllers. You will also learn how to create custom controllers.
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Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Be More Articulate 5 Tips
Learn how to be more articulate with these 5 tips.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
Communication Professor Reacts to Miracle Locker Room Speech
Communication Professor reacts to the famous locker room speech from movie, Miracle, the real-life hockey story. What makes this short speech so powerful? Let's find out why it was a Miracle.
Communication Coach Alex Lyon
How to Start a Speech
Learn the 5 Best Ways to Start a Speech or Presentation. Crafting a killer opening is a vital public speaking skill and separates beginners from more advanced speakers.