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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

SD

Feb 25, 2020

Respected Dr.kristiani sainani madam and coursera.

I thank you for the wonderful classes and presentations, it really didn't made me feel that i was learning online course but as in class learning.

KK

Sep 14, 2020

Hello Kristin

Thank you for teaching me the basics of academic writing and editing with proper grammar. In this course, I was introduced to the scientific panel which further enriched my knowledge.

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By Catherine A B

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Aug 18, 2022

Very imformative! I liked the structure and the flow. I reccommend this to anyone in the science field.

By Ana M I

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Apr 4, 2022

Fantastic course! I feel prepared for my next interviews as medical writer. Thank you for setting it up!

By Kristina Ž

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Feb 1, 2022

I enjoyed listening this course, it helped a lot as I'm in process of writing my first scientific paper.

By Alonzia S

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May 22, 2021

As an Economist, this course helped me develop clear, concise, and clarity for future research projects.

By Melissa W

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Jul 20, 2020

Excellent, relevant content presented in easily digestible, understandable, and unintimidating segments.

By vivek p

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Mar 14, 2019

This is by far the best educational experience I have ever had in my life. Thank you so much Dr Sainani!

By Selma M

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Jan 28, 2019

I learnt a lot during this course, and I think I'll keep some videos to see it again later in my carrer.

By Jedidah S R

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Apr 22, 2018

This is such an amazing course! It has helped me greately in improving my skills with technical wirting.

By Joey J W

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Mar 24, 2018

Extremely helpful course. Every researcher whose native language is not English should take this course.

By MD S R

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Oct 24, 2023

Most valuable course for me. I suggest that everyone take this course interested in scientific writing.

By Laura A G V

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May 4, 2021

I seriously recommend this course. It was extremely useful. I wish I had taken it earlier in my career.

By Lena K

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Sep 13, 2020

All you need to know about scientific research. Writing about science, and publishing for lay audience.

By Fan Y

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Mar 7, 2019

This course is very helpful for beginner scientific writer. The instructor is very clear and organized.

By Shaun W

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Jan 22, 2019

This course contains advice that is useful for all writers and editors, not just those in the sciences.

By Julie H

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May 27, 2023

Excellent and practical with the flexibility to complete sections when on breaks from graduate school.

By Yeneydee M W

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Aug 19, 2021

great course, good material and recourses, and an excellent instructor. I highly recommend this course

By Hollyann O

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Jul 16, 2021

This has been an amazing course. I wish I would have had this content during my undergraduate program.

By Iryna V

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Mar 15, 2021

Thank you for enjoy of two weeks education. It was good expirience and good tips.

Whith best regards.

By Aziza S

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Jul 4, 2020

This is a very useful course, it helped me to know how to write scientifically correct and edit papers

By Erin C K

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Apr 14, 2019

Great course! I really enjoyed the videos and the unique take the professor had on the subject matter.

By Jirfy I E

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Aug 8, 2024

Expository and detailed course with engaging tasks and suitable tests for beginners and professionals

By Deleted A

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Jul 30, 2023

Great course, VERY rigorous and comprehensive; exactly what I needed to improve my skills. Thank you.

By Camila S R

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Jul 17, 2023

This course is helpful for starting or improving scientific writing, with a well-designed curriculum.

By mariam t

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Sep 5, 2022

Great, thank you so much for giving me the opportionity to learn the basic academic wrtiting skills.

By Elena K

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May 3, 2022

This course is easy to follow and understand. It was a nice reminder of how to write well. Thank you