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Scientific Writing Courses

Scientific writing courses can help you learn how to structure research papers, craft compelling abstracts, and present data effectively. You can build skills in critical analysis, precise language use, and adherence to ethical guidelines in research. Many courses introduce tools like reference management software and data visualization platforms, that support organizing citations and enhancing the clarity of your findings.


Popular Scientific Writing Courses and Certifications


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    University of Washington

    Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails

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

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    238 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Concurrency in Go

    Skills you'll gain: Go (Programming Language), Algorithms, System Programming, Operating Systems, Computer Architecture

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    796 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Abnormal Psychology

    Skills you'll gain: Motivational Interviewing, Psychological Evaluations, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mental Health Diseases and Disorders, Mental Health Therapies, Behavioral Health, Mental and Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, Psychotherapy, Clinical Psychology, Mental Health, Cultural Diversity, Psychiatric Assessments, Psychology, Experimentation, Health Education, Interpersonal Communications, Culture, Clinical Assessment, Goal Setting

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    735 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of California, Davis

    Web Development for Beginners

    Skills you'll gain: Responsive Web Design, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Color Theory, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Web Applications, Typography, HTML and CSS, Javascript, Web Design and Development, Web Design, Web Development Tools, Web Development, GitHub, Debugging, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Front-End Web Development, Cloud Hosting, Program Development, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI) Design

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    New York University

    Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology

    Skills you'll gain: Respiratory Care, Mindfulness, Physiology, Stress Management, Research, Cardiology, Orthopedics, Immunology, Anatomy, Chronic Diseases, Neurology, Endocrinology, Mental Health

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    538 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Sciences Po

    International migrations: a global issue

    Skills you'll gain: International Relations, Immigration Law, World History, European History, Cultural Diversity, Social Sciences, Demography, Environmental Issue, Sociology, Social Justice, Political Sciences, Policty Analysis, Research, and Development, Governance, Public Policies, Economics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    560 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Introduction to Neurohacking In R

    Skills you'll gain: Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Medical Imaging, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Neurology, R Programming, Data Processing, Scientific Visualization, Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Data Import/Export

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    314 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    The University of Edinburgh

    How to Create Video for Online Courses

    Skills you'll gain: Video Production, Videography, Post-Production, Video Editing, Course Development, Storyboarding, Media Production, Cinematography, Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, Developing Training Materials, Content Creation, Storytelling, Editing, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    236 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Michigan State University

    Effectively delivering the news to your audience

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Multimedia, Media and Communications, Storytelling, Content Creation, Report Writing, Driving engagement, Interviewing Skills, Oral Expression, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Video Production, Writing, Research, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Data Visualization, Editing, Writing, Graphic Design, Business Communication

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    315 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Siemens

    Applied Computational Fluid Dynamics

    Skills you'll gain: Engineering Analysis, Thermal Management, Mechanical Engineering, Simulations, Numerical Analysis, Engineering Calculations, Mathematical Modeling, Chemical Engineering, Scientific Visualization, Physics

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    177 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Universidad de los Andes

    Liderazgo efectivo para el siglo XXI

    Skills you'll gain: Emotional Intelligence, Self-Awareness, Empathy & Emotional Intelligence, Resilience, Personal Development, Teamwork, Storytelling, Community Organizing, Experimentation, Team Management, Initiative and Leadership, Leadership, Persistence, Community Development, Mindfulness, Adaptability, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Strategic Leadership, Professional Development, Complex Problem Solving

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    3.7K reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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

  • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Navigate Tone, Formality, and Directness in Emails: University of Washington
  • Concurrency in Go: University of California, Irvine
  • Abnormal Psychology: Wesleyan University
  • Web Development for Beginners: University of California, Davis
  • Engineering Health: Introduction to Yoga and Physiology: New York University
  • International migrations: a global issue: Sciences Po
  • Introduction to Neurohacking In R: Johns Hopkins University
  • How to Create Video for Online Courses: The University of Edinburgh
  • Effectively delivering the news to your audience: Michigan State University
  • Designing and Formatting a Presentation in PowerPoint: Coursera

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