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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Writing in the Sciences by Stanford University

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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

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.

AA

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.

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By George K

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Dec 25, 2020

Excellent course for those in academia who want to increase their writing skills for scientific publication

By Jorge J

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Aug 4, 2020

Nice organization, it is really easy to follow. I have learned a lot and feel more confident in my writing.

By Maanasi M

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Jul 26, 2020

It is really a great course for research scholars. Dr Kristin has explained all the concepts so beautifully

By Virginia L B

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Mar 26, 2019

Good content described from videos, some a little extensive, but very good examples and feedback. Thanks!!!

By Kalonde M

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Apr 18, 2018

Teacher was very engaging and explained everything in a simplified manner. I thoroughly enjoyed the course.

By J R

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Feb 1, 2025

Very good, The course has clear and elaborate descriptions about even the minute details to be considered.

By Leyre C N

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Jul 21, 2023

It's a great course that provides useful tips not only for writing properly but for communicating sciences

By Dominik K

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May 25, 2023

This course is excellent. I researched many sources on scientific writing and this one is by far the best!

By Veronica R

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Apr 7, 2022

Very helpful and you can take whatever you need from it a whatever stage of scientific writing you are at.

By Godwin A

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Dec 13, 2021

This course has prepared me thoroughly for career. Thanks to Stanford Medicine for organizing this course.

By Giulia A

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Oct 12, 2021

I really liked this course, very helpfull, I should have taken it before writing my paper and PhD thesis!

By Ramsia G

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Jan 26, 2021

The course is really great and hightlights simle - and easy to follow - rules for good scientific writing.

By Maddison B

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Jan 17, 2021

This was an extremely helpful class to someone new to research. I have learned so much from these 8 weeks!

By Paul

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Jun 29, 2020

Excellent writing exercises. Easy to understand writing concepts. Helpful theoretically and practically.

By SUBHAJIT S

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Jun 5, 2020

This course is very well designed. I recommend it to all who wish to pursue a scientific career in future.

By eby e

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May 29, 2020

it was a helpful course with great tips on writing in science that you can apply on other writing courses.

By Facundo N B

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Jan 19, 2020

Un curso espectacular. Cada segundo de video lo vale, porque, se aprende de manera interactiva y sencilla.

By Khurram S

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Sep 23, 2019

It is the best for any Undergraduate student looking forward towards Research Like a sub-part of Research!

By Muhammad U

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Jun 12, 2019

I am loving this course. Highly productive course. Thank you Stanford and Coursera for making it possible.

By Jenevra M B

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Apr 13, 2019

I enjoyed the interactive aspects of this course. Writing letters of recommendation was useful to include.

By Burhan G

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Mar 29, 2018

I really enjoyed this course. Content was new. It was the right amount of weekly load. Highly recommended.

By John K

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Jan 28, 2018

nice, if the material is less biology-oriented, make it general science and engineering,it would be great!

By Ifeoma R N

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Feb 19, 2024

Great course! I learnt new ideas about writing manuscripts and articles for publication. This is a 10/10!

By Margot J S

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Jul 31, 2023

Excellent course even after writing quite a bit and being a professional in healthcare for over 30 years.

By Fatemeh M

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May 14, 2023

Many thanks to all of the knowledge lover to support students same as me. You are our energy of studying.