Write Project

Preparation & writing structure Preview 02:26

This lecture will tell you about the project writing structure - where to start and how to do it. Afterwards, there will be an assignment to create one for your project (and cement the gained knowledge)

Project preparation & creating the structure for writing

This assignment will allow you to practice the creation of a right structure / plan for any project.

Project planning: from A to Z

Read an article about project planning (How creating a visual project plan, if done properly, can save time and resources and help you write a perfect proposal) and answer the assignment's questions.

Key things about grant writing Preview 02:23

In this lecture, I reveal the 6 key things (to have in mind) when writing grant/project applications.

Break down long wordy questions Preview 02:11

In this lecture we will learn how to deal with long wordy (complicated) questions in project applications. I will teach you how to approach and simplify them, so that it becomes easier to write excellent answers. Also, this technique will make your answers much easier to read for the evaluators.

Simplify grant writing: break down long wordy questions

This assignment will allow you to practice the art of making complicated questions quite simple. Enjoy.

Headings, spacing Preview 02:43

In this lecture we explore a very important aspect of project writing: how to make sure (with your writing style) that the evaluator is able to find the right information and is not skipping it. A practical assignment follows.

Learning to use headings & ample spacing

This assignment will allow you to practice breaking down big paragraphs & making your answers more readable in general.

Sentences Preview 02:14

In this lecture we discuss how shorter sentences are more readable / understandable. Example is shown. In the end you get an assigment to practice this technique.

Mastering shorter sentences

This assignment will allow you to practice making sentences shorter.

Numbering & bullet-points Preview 02:09

This class talks about PROPERLY using bullet points and numbering again. There is never too much of that! Especially, in project / grant writing. In the end you will get an assigment to practice this game-changing technique.

Over-complicated words Preview 03:14

The lecture touches upon another BIG mistake when writing project / grant applications: trying to sound smart. That is, using complicated words, etc. We explore a few examples and show that simple is 99% of the time better (when project writing). A related task (to cement this knowledge) awaits you in the end.

Avoiding over-complicated words

This assignment will allow you to spot and avoid using over-complicated words.

Same nouns / verbs / adjectives / adverbs Preview 02:45

In this class we talk about the importance of using synonyms. They help to avoid repetition and make your answers more smooth. An example is shown.

Removing unnecessary bits from your grant application answers Preview 02:12

The lecture explores the question of whether to be concise or very descriptive when project writing. An example is considered and a practical task is given in the end.

Removing unnecessary bits from your answers

This assignment is designed to practice spotting and removing unnecessary bits from your project answers.

Paragraphs Preview 01:57

The class discusses big paragraphs and how they are visibly daunting. An example is given & analysed. A practical task follows.

Paragraphs

This assignment is intended to help you learn using shorter paragraphs. Because they are less daunting for the reader.

Ambiguities & pronouns in project writing Preview 04:09

This lecture delves into the usage of right/wrong words & right/wrong pronounces when grant writing. Examples and a helpful resource (table of problem words) are given.

Final assignment

This assignment will allow to finally use all the knowledge gained in practice. Good luck!

Final Test

The test includes questions from all of the course. Use the gained knowledge & good luck!