Scholarly Communication is a concise but comprehensive course on how to write research papers in English. The course will help the candidates gain a better understanding of the rhetorical conventions of English and the common challenges the candidates may face as an academic writer. The course provides instruction, exercises, structure, and deadlines needed to create a publishable paper.
This course is part of the English for Research Publication Purposes Specialization
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Approx. 14 hours to complete
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Subtitles: English
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
4 hours to complete
Science Writing
MODULE I: SCIENCE WRITING will help you develop an enhanced understanding of English written pattern, based on Anglo-American rhetorical conventions. The module covers issues relating to writing strategies, style, hedging, clear meaning, organization, and choice of first-person pronouns. The focus is on improving your ability to write academic English appropriate to a research article.
4 hours to complete
10 videos (Total 52 min), 6 readings, 7 quizzes
10 videos
Writing in English4m
Anglo-American Rhetorical Traditions3m
Golden Rules of Scientific Writing3m
Clarity, Precision, and Accuracy8m
Hedging5m
Fuzzy and Smothered Words5m
Function and Structure Words7m
I and We in Scientific Writing5m
Who, Which, … or That?6m
6 readings
Elena Bazanova10m
MIPT10m
LTTC10m
Grading Policy10m
Supplementary materials10m
Takeaways10m
7 practice exercises
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
Self-assessment6m
Progress check18m
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
End-of-Module Test50m
3 hours to complete
The Challenge
MODULE II: THE CHALLENGE covers issues relating to the internal text structures intrinsic to a research article. The module clarifies the usage of three major types of modifiers (squinting, misplaced, and dangling) and suggests a number of strategies to avoid obvious negation. In addition, you will learn how to create stronger academic writing by choosing the right verb form used either in the active or passive voice. The module teaches the Anglo-American style of outlining, paragraphing, and argumentation to make the reading process easier for the reader. Also, you will develop an awareness of the process of journal analysis.
3 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 59 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes
9 videos
Hidden Negation5m
Active vs. Passive4m
Tenses in Scientific Writing7m
Punctuation4m
A Unit of Composition8m
Anglo-American Style of Argumentation6m
Presenting Results or Telling a Story?6m
Journal Analysis6m
2 readings
Supplementary materials10m
Takeaways10m
7 practice exercises
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
End-of-Module Test50m
5 hours to complete
The Manuscript
MODULE III: THE MANUSCRIPT will teach you how to prepare a publishable paper in the IMRaD (Introduction, Methods & Materials, Results, and Discussion) format. The module provides clear instructions on manuscript writing. You will gain a better understanding of four elements that underlie the structure of all stories, including those you write in science – Opening, Challenge, Action, and Resolution, which can be easily mapped on the IMRaD format.
5 hours to complete
9 videos (Total 42 min), 3 readings, 8 quizzes
9 videos
The IMRaD Format4m
Introduction4m
Materials and Methods3m
Results4m
Discussion3m
Title, Abstract, and Keywords5m
Acknowledgments4m
References4m
3 readings
Supplementary materials10m
Takeaways10m
FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.10m
7 practice exercises
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
End-of-Module Test50m
6 hours to complete
Scientific Communication
MODULE IV: SCIENTIFIC COMMUNICATION covers issues concerning the manuscript submission process. The module highlights editorial requirements, scientific integrity, and publishing ethics. In addition, you will learn several self-editing techniques that will enable you to prepare your manuscript for submission. The module suggests ways to self-promote in academia.
6 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 73 min), 2 readings, 7 quizzes
8 videos
Manuscript Submission3m
The Road to Calvary7m
Ethics8m
Self-Promotion7m
Interview24m
Interview12m
Goodbye Message45s
2 readings
Supplementary materials10m
FAQ concerning peer-review assignments.10m
6 practice exercises
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
Self-assessment6m
Progress Check18m
End-of-Module Test50m
Final Test1h 10m
Reviews
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TOP REVIEWS FROM SCHOLARLY COMMUNICATION
by GADec 15, 2016
Will definately watch the videos and use the materials over an over again\n\nThe best academic writing course that I've taken since I started to study abroad in 2013
by AGMay 13, 2016
Nice course. Very informative. It will built your skills strongly. Thank you very much Coursera & Moscow Institute of Physics & Technology.
by RRMar 3, 2016
I like this course's style - the sketch and quote in all the videos. Also the lectures are well given, cover many details in writing.
by AAMar 24, 2016
Great course for anyone striving to improve their communication and writing skills in academic environment! Highly recommended
by CFMay 22, 2019
Thank you, professor Elena, for all the knowledge shared with us, your students. I have learned a lot from your classes!
by LADec 4, 2018
Very useful course, thanks! Discovering many new things about academic writing articles. The teacher is just great!
by AJJan 1, 2016
Appreciate the efforts behind framing this course. It is very helpful to improve research paper writing.
by VKMar 8, 2016
During this course, I learned so many tips for writing a good research paper in English.
by MESep 4, 2016
the lecturer need to develop his way of communications with students
by SSJan 1, 2016
one of the best courses, i have taken. very informative
by DCJan 30, 2016
Lots of essential information for budding researchers.
Offered by
Moscow Institute of Physics and Technology
Московский физико-технический институт (Физтех) является одним из ведущих вузов страны и входит в основные рейтинги лучших университетов мира. Институт обладает не только богатой историей – основателями и профессорами института были Нобелевские лауреаты Пётр Капица, Лев Ландау и Николай Семенов – но и большой научно-исследовательской базой.
About the English for Research Publication Purposes Specialization
In five courses, you will acquire the knowledge and skills that are deemed to be essential to success in scientific writing. You will develop your expertise with a range of academic literacy skills and self-editing strategies to prepare a publishable manuscript that editors will take seriously. You will learn the unwritten rules of good writing to meet the requirements of modern-day research publications. You will also learn practical tools and techniques for writing an easy-to-read persuasive grant proposal and a convincing request for funding. Finally, you will gain skills necessary to communicate information obtained through a process of technical or experimental work.
This Specialization is the perfect first step into the world of research publications. It is designed to take your knowledge of academic writing and turn it into an in-depth understanding of current trends in scientific writing to help you get published in an international journal, win a research project grant, or report research findings. Our general goal was to make this Specialization as convenient as possible for you without sacrificing any essential content.
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Once you enroll for a Certificate, you’ll have access to all videos, quizzes, and programming assignments (if applicable). Peer review assignments can only be submitted and reviewed once your session has begun. If you choose to explore the course without purchasing, you may not be able to access certain assignments.
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When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
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