Product reviews for Writing for ESL Student

Dear Dr. Bebawi, This course was an awakening for me. Before I took this course, I had problems with writing and speaking in English. Today, I have completed the course, I have discovered my weaknesses. I will use all the information which I have learned from this course to improve my English skills. I also realize that I have much work to do to move up to the next level. I will not stop learning. Thank you very much for your teaching, Dr. Bebawi.

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Dr. Sabri: I want to tell you, "thanks" for this course. I am discovering my weaknesses, and I am trying to improve in my writing of English. This course is valuable for me because it put to me on the right track. See you in another course that I am thinking of taking.

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Wow, I really enjoyed taking this course, I've learned a lot, I got the answers for a lot of doubts I had. I loved the way you explained everything, you made it all as clear as possible. Thank You Sabri, because I completed my final exam and I reached my goal...100 % on my score, I was shocked!!! I would recommend this course to my friends, and I would like to take more in the future. It was my first time taking an online course and I liked it.

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I would like to briefly make a  comment on your course. I have found it hugely resourceful, in particular, Lesson 8.

I have been using English everyday for 8 years and I often produce documents at my workplace. I knew that my grammar was not perfect and my sentence organization needed much improvement, yet I hadn't been taught about how to write concisely.  I didn't even know English readers prefer concise, to the point writing.

My first language prefers writing that contains many descriptive words, so I assumed that English was the same in this regard. Now I know I should aim to produce a rich writing with concise words, not as many words as possible.  This was an eye-opener to me. Thank you

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Product reviews for Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Fundamentals

This class was very informative and will be very beneficial for creating interesting presentations. The possibilities are endless. Kathy Van Pelt was an excellent instructor. I particularly found the video which explained how to modify animation in lesson 11 and the additional training session "Get Visual with SmartArt graphics" at the Microsoft training website (in lesson 6) very helpful. Kathy taught this class step-by-step which was easy to follow and understand. She also answered questions in a timely manner. The supplementary material was also useful for expanding the lessons that Kathy taught. This was the first on-line class that I have taken and I shall take others to learn new skills.

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I started into this course with only the barest knowledge of PowerPoint and only slightly more with Excel, so it was a real stretch to try to master all the various levels of what PowerPoint offers. But Kathy Van Pelt explained things so well that it wasn't necessary to write a number of questions to her. If a person just read carefully and found the icons, tabs, etc., on the screen as she explained things, it made sense. Thank you, Kathy. I appreciate your effort and the vast insight you used to make each lesson informational without being overwhelming. I enjoyed the class a great deal -- amazing since computer stuff is not a natural skill for me.

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The instructor’s instructions were very clear and I was able to follow along without any problems. I liked the videos as well. The class was a lot more fun than I thought it would be. I really liked it. Thanks, Kathy!

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A great enrichment course for students and professionals, who want to build on their business software skills to enhance their professional development. The instructor for this course is very knowledgeable of PowerPoint. She provided much enthusiasm for PowerPoint and made the lessons fun. Also, her feedback on the difficult subject areas was always presented in a timely manner and the lesson plans were well written and thorough. A great course!

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I appreciated the instructor's pace and thoroughness in covering the subject matter. This is my first exposure to PowerPoint, and I definitely feel as though I have been given the tools to not only start in this area, but also to continue to grow in how I will be able to use it as I work with it more. That is why I took this course. I wanted to have a deeper understanding on PowerPoint. Thank you.

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I really appreciate all the correspondence to and from the instructor. The extra resource suggestions and online step-by-step tutorials were also helpful. I especially enjoyed learning about all the animation and sound effects you could create with PowerPoint 2010. It is a great program. The instructor was very quick to respond to my questions and comments and encouraged course participation. Although the course was online, she made you feel more like you were in person. I would definitely refer others to take this course or any other courses offered by Kathy Van Pelt. Thank you being so thorough and helpful throughout this course. I really enjoyed it.

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This course met my goal of being able to convert technical work I have done into a first-class presentation. I feel fully capable of doing this now, whereas I could only do the more basic actions in PowerPoint prior to taking the course. The instructor did a great job of presenting each lesson. It was easy to follow and accurate in its description of what to do and why, and what to expect the result would be. She also provided prompt, clear, and concise responses to questions in the Discussion section. I came away quite satisfied with the course.

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Kathy really went out and gave great instruction on the topic material. She was well-prepared for this course. Any help that is given online, through Microsoft, etc., she knew the links that are applicable to the specific lessons. Thank you, Kathy.

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Product reviews for Make Money from your Writing

I was in your magazine writing course last year. I actually used the magazine article query letter I wrote for a class assignment, and I sold the story. It is on the children's musical composition project called "Hey, Mozart!" and will be in the Aug/Sept issue of American Music Teacher (AMT) magazine. Yippee!

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Eva has found the right mix of lessons for an Advanced Writing class. Her commitment to teaching is, as aways, very strong. She comments constructively on all submitted work, and encourages useful and positive feedback from fellow students. She creates a wonderful, positive class, that was very inspiring. Very well done!

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Eva, I truly appreciate all your help, encouragement and patience. I can honestly say had it not been for you and this amazing class, I wouldn't be writing.

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Eva Shaw is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Her encouragement and enthusiasm for the field of writing is inspiring. I would encourage anyone that has ever considered writing, to take her Writeriffic course. Whether you wish to be published or not, you will finish her class with a sense of accomplishment.

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Eva, thanks so much for all you have taught me in this class. I never expected to get so much valuable info in a short six week class. Thanks also for the nudges and your kind words. You are the best! I really enjoy taking your classes. Look for me soon in your magazine writing class.

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Thanks for another fun and enlightening writing course. I especially like the information on the business side of writing, and the way you always encourage us to think of ourselves as "real" writers. With every course I can see my dream of becoming a professional writer becoming more and more a reality. Thanks for all that you do.

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The editor you suggested emailed back this morning and wants to use my Intuition piece on their website. She said it was moving, powerful and emotionally raw and she would be honored to publish it. Thank you for the nudges. Your encouragement helped give me confidence in spite of my own doubts.

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These classes have been exactly what I need to make me think. I am no longer the wide-eyed novice totally unaware of what is involved in writing. I can make an informed decision about what I wish to do with my life. No matter what I decide, you will always be my mentor, my first true writing teacher, and my expert! Besides, I can't stop writing now. It is way too much fun!

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This class was the best I've ever taken. The exercises Dr. Shaw provided enabled me to stretch my writing capabilities in a way I never dreamed possible. I have never written as well as I have in this class. Her lessons were detailed and provided me with invaluable information and the tone she set in the class motivated me to not only want to write well but to interact creatively with other members in the class. Dr. Shaw's willingness to give 150% motivated me to want to give back even more. Kudos to Dr. Shaw for a fantastic class.

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Eva & Classmates: Thank you so much for your encouragement through this online classroom! I will now be able to officially say that I have been PUBLISHED - I would have never thought of writing an essay or having it accepted by a magazine. It's just Lesson 6 and I'm a published author. Now I need to write more! Thank You SO much for your guidance.

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