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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.

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 Jessica S

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Nov 9, 2022

fantastic course! everyone working within natural sciences, biomedical sciences, data science should take this course!

By Julia G

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Oct 22, 2022

Very interesting, useful and convenient. It covered lots of topis which affect the whole research process. Thank you!

By Mario C B

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Jun 19, 2022

Highly recommended for thise in the scuentific field embarking on research paper-writing with little to no experience.

By Zuzanna P

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Mar 25, 2022

I enjoyed this course greatly and I hope to use the knowledge aquired when I will be writing my own scientific papers.

By Sylvia P R

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Sep 19, 2021

This course is well executed. I found it to be useful for supporting and teaching graduate students in their writing.

By Darren W L L

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Jun 22, 2020

Clear & concise course teaching very practical skills of writing essential to all aspiring researchers and scientists.

By Ritu S

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Jun 21, 2020

The course was very beneficial and helpful to improve on areas that need correction while handling scientific writing.

By Virginia

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May 19, 2020

Excellent course! It helped me tremendously improve my writing skills, teaching me how to combine quality and content.

By Carolina L D

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May 11, 2020

Me gustó mucho el curso, aprendí cual es la mejor manera de escribir en ingles y los errores que usualmente se cometen

By Jose A G

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Oct 29, 2018

Very clear explanations, to the point and with just the correct amount of repeated exercises to make everything clear.

By Eleanor H

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Mar 17, 2024

exceptional course. I started this course as a beginner, now I am editing manuscripts. Thank you for the opportunity.

By Rayyan A

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Jun 8, 2023

very well done and excellent course

i will suggest it to my friends

covered all the points needed to write a good paper

By Laudonia L D

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Aug 14, 2022

The course is useful, interesting and well-taught. I redommend it to anyone pursuing a career in scientific research.

By Yessica E H

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Oct 3, 2021

This is a very helpful course for those who are looking to improve their writing skills in science. 100% recommended.

By Lucianne F

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Jul 28, 2021

A really great course, helpful to any scientist! I will definetly take these teachings with me throughout my career.

By Kate B

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Jan 21, 2021

I really enjoyed this course! I was able to work on my own time, and it was easy to understand and follow directions.

By Deleted A

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Oct 30, 2020

The instructor was excellent! Lessons well organized, material presented clearly, with lots of examples and material.

By Saswat G

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Jun 5, 2020

Besides being a good teacher, the instructor always seemed excited and enthusiastic. This is why I loved this course.

By Isabel M

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May 29, 2020

Gostei muito do curso, sem dúvida que aprendi bastante e que os conceitos lecionados tiveram bastante aplicabilidade!

By Yiming W

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May 11, 2020

It was a great course and I have definitely learned a lot. I am now much more aware of the clutter in my own writing.

By Denise M

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Sep 29, 2019

I want to thanks all team that worked for this course happening. It was amazing and I learned a lot! Thank very much.

By Pablo M A

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Aug 31, 2018

Not only useful and convenient indications for scientific writing, but also a really interesting and pleasant course.

By Madalina P

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Mar 19, 2018

The whole course was amazing! It's a good way of making you aware as a writer or scientist of what you write and how.

By Hui Z

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Aug 7, 2021

Wonderful and beneficial course! I'd enthusiastically recommend anyone who's interested in improving writing skills.

By nour s h

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Jun 30, 2021

very helpful course i would like to thanks and deeply grateful to Dr.Kristin SainaniOpens in a new tab for her efforts in this course.