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Debunk Common Writing Myths
Rethink what it means to be a good writer with this thought-provoking course created by Miami’s nationally known Howe Center for Writing Excellence (HCWE) and offered through Miami Professional Education. One look through this window, and you’ll see writing in a whole new light.
You will explore four common myths about writing through questions like: What does it mean to write? Who is a writer? How do we define good writing? Along the way, you’ll gain practical strategies to become a more effective communicator in the contexts that matter to you.
Experience a New View of Writing
Learn from Miami faculty, working professionals, and Miami alumni through interactive activities and design. Analyze your own professional writing, and challenge your understanding of what writing is and how it works.
Claim Your Exclusive Rewards
All participants who complete the Miami Writing Institute will be able to download a beautiful set of Rhetorical Action Cards to help you apply the principles you’ve learned in your daily life.
Elevate Your View
Step up to a completely new approach that goes beyond the mechanics of writing. Learn why good writing is more than correct, error-free, clear, or concise writing. The Howe Center for Writing Excellence faculty and staff will guide you through a journey that debunks common misconceptions about writing.
Get Curious
Each myth includes a variety of highly engaging elements designed to spark your curiosity. This course encourages you to get curious and explore the content, from visualizations and interactive content to case studies and side quests. Throughout, you’ll hear from Miami faculty, Miami alumni, and working professionals.
Grow Professionally
Whether you’re just starting your career or are a seasoned professional, this course will meet you where you are. You’ll learn how to harness the concepts of rhetoric to communicate your ideas, expertise, and point-of-view more powerfully. This knowledge applies to every position in every field and aspect of life — from writing a text to developing a business proposal.