Analysis and Critique: How to Engage and Write about Anything

Discover the secrets to clear and strong writing in 24 accessible and practical lectures that provide engaging literary and everyday examples, inspirational prompts, and unforgettable insights.

• By This Professor
• 01: How to Write about Anything
• 02: How to Be an Effective Reader
• 03: How Literature Can Help
• 04: Shaping Your Voice
• 05: Knowing Your Reader
• 06: The Art of the Essay-How to Start
• 07: How to Organize an Argument
• 08: Supporting Your Argument
• 09: Finishing Strong
• 10: The Uses of Poetry
• 11: Poetic Diction and Syntax
• 12: Drama-Writing Out Loud
• 13: What You Can Learn from Autobiography
• 14: Writing and Leadership
• 15: The Rules of Rhetoric
• 16: Invention and Arrangement
• 17: Ethos and Pathos
• 18: Finding What You Need
• 19: Using What You Find
• 20: Getting Started-Writing First Drafts
• 21: Editing-Finding What's Wrong
• 22: Rewriting-Fixing What's Wrong
• 23: Avoiding Common Errors in Grammar and Usage
• 24: The Power of Words