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.
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Writing in the Sciences
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Approx. 30 hours to complete
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Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Skills you will gain
- Grammar
- Medical Writing
- Science Communication
- Writing
Learner Career Outcomes
20%
got a tangible career benefit from this course
Flexible deadlines
Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
Shareable Certificate
Earn a Certificate upon completion
100% online
Start instantly and learn at your own schedule.
Beginner Level
Approx. 30 hours to complete
English
Subtitles: Chinese (Traditional), Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish
Offered by
Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is an American private research university located in Stanford, California on an 8,180-acre (3,310 ha) campus near Palo Alto, California, United States.
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
2 hours to complete
1
Unit 1 introduces the course and reviews key principles of effective writing. In particular, you will practice cutting clutter from writing.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 79 min)
2 hours to complete
2
Unit 2 focuses on writing with strong, active verbs. Lessons include how to: write in the active voice; avoid turning verbs into nouns; choose strong verbs; and get to the main verb of a sentence quickly.
2 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 87 min)
4 hours to complete
3
Unit 3 reviews how to vary sentence structure and write strong paragraphs. You will practice using the dash, colon, semi-colon, and parentheses, as well as writing well-organized and concise paragraphs.
4 hours to complete
8 videos (Total 105 min)
4 hours to complete
4
Unit 4 reviews the writing process. I will give you tips for making the writing process easier, more efficient, and more organized.
4 hours to complete
7 videos (Total 81 min)
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TOP REVIEWS FROM WRITING IN THE SCIENCES
by TJan 31, 2019
The course is so informative that I think everyone should take a try. It provides us a fundamental elements to write in a professional way that is not only for our study but also for our profession.
by AWNov 28, 2021
Extremely informative and well written. I loved the author's way of explaining. I really enjoyed taking this course and learnt a great deal. Would love to take more courses from the same instructor.
by JJJun 11, 2020
A good course for those wanting to know how to write scientific papers in a style that is understandable for readers. Also included tips about science communication and writing research proposals.
by MAOct 10, 2020
This course was excellent! I have learnt a lot in just 8 weeks. I am excited to apply this knowledge to my field. I was actually disappointed when I reached the end of the course, because It was fun!
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