WRI 240 - Copywriting - Words that Sell

Delivery Options Online Asynchronous

UCalgary Continuing Education

Course Description

Using words as tools, make the reader sit up and take notice so you can first communicate with, and then persuade and motivate, them. Then, acquire a foundation in the copywriting process, marketing strategies, and the principles of persuasion. Learn to write dynamic advertisements and sales and marketing brochures for products and services. Get instructor and peer feedback as you learn to write influential sales and marketing brochures, letters and other documents.

Course Details

Broad Learning Outcomes:

Upon successful completion of the Copywriting – Words that Sell course, you will be able to write persuasive advertising copy that generates sales.

Supporting Learning Outcome Statements

By completion of this course, successful students will be able to:

Communicate written advertising messages clearly and concisely
Use proven writing techniques that have a track record of increasing sales
Identify effective writing techniques as well as those that are counterproductive
Choose words that are persuasive
Tailor your written copy for a variety of media

Applies Towards the Following Program(s)

Professional Writing Certificate specializing in Business and Technical Writing : Optional Courses
Professional Writing Certificate specializing in Marketing and Public Relations : Marketing and Public Relations Courses

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WRI 240 - 016

Jan 21, 2025

Online Asynchronous

Available

Online Asynchronous

Jan 21, 2025 to Mar 17, 2025

30.0

Online Asynchronous

Flat Fee non-credit

$639.00

CE 5% Bundle Discount

Reading List / Textbook

Textbook: The Copywriter's Handbook
Author: Robert Bly
Publisher: Holt Paperbacks
Edition: Fourth Edition
ISBN-13 : 978-1250238016
ISBN-10 : 1250238013

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Recommended Texts

Textbook: Words That Sell Author: Richard Bayan Publisher: McGraw-Hill Edition: Revised and Expanded Edition (2nd) Available from: https://calgary-store.vitalsource.com/products/words-that-sell-revised-and-expanded-edition-richard-bayan-v9780071661102

Section Notes

This course uses Desire2Learn (D2L), an online learning management system. The instructor will post your course outline and other materials in D2L. For more information about D2L, please visit our Online Learning Resources.

Unless notified, all online courses are available at 9 am MT the day before the start date. Students registered on (or after) the start date will receive access within one day of registration.

Students unfamiliar with online learning are encouraged to take our free Digital Skills for Learning Online course.

Unless otherwise stated, notice of withdrawal or transfer from a course must be received at least seven calendar days prior to the start date of the course.