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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

AA

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.

SO

Jun 22, 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 himanshu r

Jul 19, 2021

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

By Sameh M A

Feb 7, 2021

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

By Nadia O

Jun 19, 2020

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

By Nancy A

Aug 12, 2019

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

By Noor F

Oct 19, 2022

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

By Avery B

Jul 25, 2020

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

By anupama p

Aug 31, 2024

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

By Daphne d S

Jun 23, 2022

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

By Saurabh A

May 13, 2018

Wonderful! Helped a lot in understanding the way of writing a scientific article.

By Abdel H K

Oct 12, 2020

there is some long video until 30min it make sometime the learner getting bored

By Maria A P

Mar 26, 2022

I very much enjoyed this course. The first modules really boosted my writing.

By vijay

Jan 26, 2023

Useful in helping to know how to write essays and research papers properly.

By Ahmad S

Jul 29, 2024

I thought it was free. After finishing it I have to pay for certificate 🥲

By Hieu V N

Oct 6, 2019

This course provided me a lot of knowledge in writing a scientific papers!

By Duaa M A T

Oct 8, 2022

A very helpful and informative course with great practical assigntments.

By Mahmoud f

Aug 13, 2022

it was a great a course that benefiet me in writing the scientific paper

By Vera D

Oct 20, 2020

This course is very useful to learn tips for better writing in English.

By Linfah J

Sep 2, 2022

Course is great, too much run around with how to pay for certificate.

By Nabiel I

Jul 15, 2020

a bit too many not-really-necessary interviews, but overall very good.

By Niall J

Jun 21, 2020

Very valuable insights into the principles of good scientific writing.

By Juan M P

Feb 8, 2019

Great course! A bit lengthy, but incredibly useful for most academics.

By vikas y

Nov 2, 2020

This is amazing course and it has improved my writing skills. Cheers

By M. B

May 2, 2018

A very nice course...wouldn't mind recommending this to a peer.

By El A A

Dec 30, 2023

Very professional course for academics, and I learned a lot!!.

By ISAIAH B

Jun 11, 2023

It was well organised and had a positive impact on my writing.