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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

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Jan 11, 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.

IA

Aug 25, 2020

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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By Camila P S B

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May 19, 2019

First lessons were very helpful and well taught. Last ones are a bit basic for those with academic background.

By Meriam A

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May 30, 2022

very informative and helpful. There is a definite improvement in my writing skills observed by my colleagues.

By Sjoukje d L

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Jun 2, 2020

Especially the first three weeks about how to write strong and concise sentences/paragraphs, was very useful!

By Ziad A

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Aug 17, 2021

My writing has improved a lot after taking this course. I recommend it to everyone, not just to scientists.

By Kelly D

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Jul 27, 2020

Some of the power points were redundant, but I enjoyed the narrative and how concise things were. thank you

By Mohamed S

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Nov 28, 2017

It was very nice and easy. I think you may review some videos as the sound doesn't go wit the pic.

Thank you

By Dian S

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Nov 3, 2021

This is a great course. Covers from the basics to the more nitty gritty of academic writing in science.

By M K

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Nov 29, 2018

Wonderful course. I enjoy the personality/humor of the professor. Reasonably difficult and fascinating.

By Julia P

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Feb 18, 2018

The first few weeks are useful for not just scientific writers but also anyone who wants to write more

By Jamila B A

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Jan 5, 2024

Excellent course !!! I learned a lot. My only suggestion is to put examples from other disciplines.

By Sheem a

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Aug 17, 2023

great course,just the right amount of information introduced in an organized easy to handle way.

By Yevheniya D

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Jun 9, 2021

I felt like the last chapters were not so relevant for the course, but overall It was very good!

By Tara S

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Dec 3, 2019

Great in-depth review and explanation of writing in the sciences. This will be beneficial for my

By HINA

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Oct 6, 2022

great experience to learn how to not write specially.

and good part was writing for lay public

By Success L

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Aug 9, 2022

I loved the class as it gave indepth explanation to the art of scientific writingwritingwriting

By Ayush S

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Apr 15, 2018

Could have been better if the instructor would have shared examples from other disciplines.

By Gitanjali V

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Oct 12, 2018

Very sensible and practical. Esp the one on writing for lay audiences. Love the Nut Graf!

By himanshu r

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Jul 19, 2021

very nice course for people who just started writing manuscripts and grant applications

By Sameh M A

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Feb 7, 2021

good, but need to be more comprehensive and more professional editing skills than that.

By Nadia O

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Jun 19, 2020

Really interesting course for every PhD student to write his first scientific article.

By Nancy A

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Aug 12, 2019

There was a lot of helpful information that pertains to more than scientific writing.

By Noor F

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Oct 19, 2022

I gained alot of knowledge about writing and writing in sciences from this course.

By Avery B

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Jul 25, 2020

I learned some helpful tips for writing and was able to practice my writing skills.

By anupama p

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Aug 31, 2024

Very good course for all those who are starting their writing for journals journey

By Daphne d S

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Jun 23, 2022

Very informative and educational. Easy to follow lectures and flexible platform.