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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

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Jan 12, 2023

The best course I attain in Coursera. I struggled a lot to write my first manuscript and it took a lot of time. This course is beneficial for all scientific students. I highly recommended this course.

SO

Jun 23, 2019

Great course. Learned so much that will help me be a better writer and editor, not only in the sciences, but in other areas. A fantastic professor, clear thinking, speaking, writing. an inspiration.

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By Sidney B

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Oct 3, 2022

Very helpful reguardless of what audience youre writing for. the instructor does a wonderful job explaining what the faux-pas are and why they should be avoided

By Anna M

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Jul 11, 2022

I earn my living as a science writer and editor and I learnt a lot from this course. I wish all the writers that I have to edit would also complete this course.

By Lalita

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Oct 12, 2021

One of the best course I have taken on science, writing, and scientific writing. Thank you, Dr. Sainani, for imparting your valuable knowledge on these subjects!

By Tamara G C

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Nov 5, 2018

Great opportunity to learn how to write, review, and even speak to lay audience in sciences! Highly recommended. Thanks to the people responsible of this course!

By Weeratian T

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Jan 1, 2018

This is very a helpful intensive course to enhance and shapen my writing skills. Main contents and given examples are clear and easy to understand for beginners.

By Anaelle L

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Nov 20, 2024

Super cours, j'ai adoré ! Très complet sur les redactions dans les sciences, pas seulement les articles mais aussi les cherches de fonds, plan de thèse et autre

By Teresa L

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Aug 1, 2024

I am happy to have come across this course, it is really going to improve my writing in science, I would recommend it to any student or professional in sciences

By Okeke I

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Mar 30, 2023

I was taking a scientific writing class at the same time in school, and this course really helped me in the class and my overall writing skills, I recommend it.

By Youcef D

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Aug 10, 2021

Clearly the best course to beging your path in science if you are not familiar with academic writing as i was before this complete and state of the edge course.

By sushil k

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Jul 2, 2021

Thank you very much Dr. Kristin Sainani and Coursera for the course. It will definitely help me in long run for writing documents and manuscripts publications.

By Daniela O

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Nov 10, 2020

es muy completo, didáctico, entretenido y útil. Es fácil de entender y abarca los temas necesarios un poco mas sobre buena redacción, revision, publicacion etc.

By Guillermo d R

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Jun 9, 2018

A really interesting course, it made me think about writing techniques that are often overlooked when it comes to science communication. I totally recommend it.

By Stefaniia D

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Apr 15, 2018

I liked this course a lot! It was really useful; it enhanced my way of writing and at some point changed my attitude towards academic writing. Highly recommend!

By Fanni R E

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Sep 13, 2024

Really great course demystifying scientific writing. It should be compulsory for everyone who works in research and contributes to scientific papers regularly.

By Sumaya S

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Apr 17, 2024

Though I am reviewing late, but really helpful. The knowledge I gained from here helped me to complete my recent post-graduation course in research. Thank you.

By Suzanne S

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Jan 2, 2025

The instructor was fantastic. I learned so much as she walked us through her editing process using numerous real-life examples from the scientific literature.

By Carlos E A T

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Jul 15, 2023

Such an enticing and useful course. Every module was filled with information that anyone who wants to communicate efficiently in sciences should take note of.

By Gulzhana K

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Nov 11, 2021

Wting in the Sciences is tge most astonishing course i have ever taken. Thanks to all managers of the course! I highly recommend it to my peers and students!

By Ohara c p

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Oct 17, 2021

This course is so good. The lecturer, Dr. Kristin Sainani, explaines the materials clearly, so we can understand the materials easily. Thank you, Dr. Kristin.

By Hiangkiat ( T

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May 24, 2021

I think this should be a mandatory course for every graduate student. Immediately useful and helpful for everyday writing. Excellent instructor and materials!

By David P

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Jul 31, 2020

What an incredible teacher. I would take any course with her. She cleared so many obstacles with her unique insights and experience - a real gift. Thank you!!

By Vahbiz D

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Aug 30, 2018

This course is fantastic and has taught me a lot on writing and editing. It is well taught and explained with tons of examples. Thank you Dr. Kristin Sainani.

By Morgan O

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Nov 7, 2022

Honestly, this course was very well delivered. I would recommend anyone looking to improve their writing and communication skills (in general) to try it out.

By María P

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Sep 29, 2020

I have learned a lot. It is a well-structured course, with not too long videos, doable homework, and the most important: really useful for real life. Thanks!