This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks for writing faster and with less anxiety, the format of a scientific manuscript, peer review, grant writing, ethical issues in scientific publication, and writing for general audiences.
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Writing in the Sciences
Stanford UniversityAbout this Course
Learner Career Outcomes
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Skills you will gain
- Grammar
- Medical Writing
- Science Communication
- Writing
Learner Career Outcomes
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TOP REVIEWS FROM WRITING IN THE SCIENCES
Fantastic course that's hard to fault. I am not a working scientist but an inspiring writer in the medical / scientific field. This couse refreshed my knowledge and taught me a lot more. Thank you.
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well planed module, I enjoyed listening to all the materials and activities. Thanks coursera writing in science for helping me improve myself!
Extremely informative and well written. I loved the author's way of explaining. I really enjoyed taking this course and learnt a great deal. Would love to take more courses from the same instructor.
A very helpful course. My writing has improved significantly in these 8 weeks. I highly recommend this course to everyone. Thank you Dr. Kristin Sainani and Coursera for bringing this course together.
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