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Academic Writing Courses

Academic writing courses can help you learn how to structure essays, develop thesis statements, and engage in critical analysis. You can build skills in crafting clear arguments, using evidence effectively, and adhering to various citation styles. Many courses introduce tools like citation management software and writing platforms that support drafting and editing, allowing you to refine your work and enhance clarity.


Popular Academic Writing Courses and Certifications


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    Yale University

    Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong

    Skills you'll gain: Research Design, Medical Science and Research, Statistical Methods, Descriptive Statistics, Data Literacy, Scientific Methods, Clinical Research, Research, Biostatistics, Data Collection, Sampling (Statistics), Medical Terminology, Correlation Analysis

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    2.2K reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Write Your First Novel

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Storytelling, Editing, Proofreading

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    371 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Kennesaw State University

    AI for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Grant Writing, ChatGPT, Proposal Writing, Generative AI, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

    Skills you'll gain: Business Communication, English Language, Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Communication, Professional Networking, Writing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    517 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Coursera

    Growing Great Writers with Writable

    Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Education Software and Technology, Literacy, Train The Trainer

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    34 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Storytelling, Copywriting, Persuasive Communication, Facebook, Business Writing, Content Creation, Social Media Content, Social Media, Drive Engagement, Social Media Campaigns, AI Product Strategy, Prompt Engineering Tools

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Copenhagen

    Academic Information Seeking

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Record Keeping, Data Collection, Document Management, Information Management, Intellectual Property

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    762 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    IBM

    Python for Data Science, AI & Development

    Skills you'll gain: Data Import/Export, Programming Principles, Web Scraping, Python Programming, Jupyter, Data Structures, Data Processing, Pandas (Python Package), Data Manipulation, JSON, Computer Programming, Restful API, NumPy, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Automation, Data Analysis

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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    How to Write Emails and Engage Professors

    Skills you'll gain: Relationship Building, Research, Planning, Goal-Oriented, Professionalism, Resilience, Resourcefulness, Problem Solving, Persistence, Persuasive Communication, Time Management, Communication, Strategic Thinking

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Rice University

    Medical Terminology

    Skills you'll gain: Medical Terminology, Medical History Documentation, Pulmonology, Cardiology, Electronic Medical Record System, Medical Records, Endocrinology, Human Musculoskeletal System, Orthopedics, Obstetrics And Gynecology, Neurology, Gynecology, Urology, Hematology, Anatomy, Immunology, Diagnostic Tests, Patient Treatment, Physiology, Communication

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    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    Packt

    Writing is Designing: UX Content & Interface Strategy

    Skills you'll gain: Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, User Experience Design, Design and Product, Digital Design, User Interface (UI), Technical Writing, Usability Testing, Design Research, User Centered Design, Content Creation, Style Guides, Content Strategy, Writing, Information Architecture, Product Design

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Michigan

    Writing and Editing: Structure and Organization

    Skills you'll gain: Writing and Editing, Editing, Writing, Organizational Skills, Productivity, Time Management, Content Creation, Professional Development, Critical Thinking, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular academic writing courses

  • Understanding Medical Research: Your Facebook Friend is Wrong: Yale University
  • Write Your First Novel: Michigan State University
  • AI for Grant Writing: Kennesaw State University
  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
  • Growing Great Writers with Writable: Coursera
  • Facebook Storytelling: Write Compelling Stories: Coursera
  • Academic Information Seeking: University of Copenhagen
  • Python for Data Science, AI & Development: IBM
  • How to Write Emails and Engage Professors: University of California, Davis
  • Medical Terminology: Rice University

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