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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

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 Deidra D

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Apr 11, 2021

Very insightful online prep course for graduate nursing school and post-graduate writing.

By Zhenyu Z

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Apr 6, 2021

Highly recommended writing course! I wish I have done this course at the start of my PhD.

By ellen g

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Sep 3, 2020

I loved this! Felt engaged, the instruction was spot on for content, speed, and approach.

By Viola B

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Jul 31, 2020

I have learned so much, the lessons have changed the way I write. Thanks for this course!

By Biplab B

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May 21, 2020

A very good and thorough course. The course is very helpful with many practice questions.

By Gabriella L

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Jun 18, 2018

Amazing course! Great tips for writing, even more if you're not a native english speaker!

By Tamara M

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Jun 15, 2018

I've always struggled with writing but this course has help me more than I could imagine!

By Karina

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Jun 10, 2018

This is a really complete course for writing scientific papers. I´d higly recommend it !!

By Alissa R

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Jun 8, 2023

This course gave me a great starting point to explore a non-clinical phase of my career.

By Meenu S

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Sep 27, 2022

Well-versed design for academic writing. Got clear direction to refine research writing.

By Thea V

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Sep 7, 2022

Really easy to follow. Learned a lot of tips and information about writing in academia.

By Johannes K

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Jun 15, 2022

A very helpful course for understanding the writing process in scientific paper writing.

By Michael-Eke, A J

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Mar 4, 2022

Very insightful for beginners and people that want to add to their knowledge of writing.

By Jelena A

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Nov 18, 2021

I am totally impressed by this course! Would love to take another by Dr Kristin Sainani.

By Susan A

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Mar 25, 2021

This course was simply amazing. Quite engaging and well delivered. Thank you Dr Kristin!

By Carlos A G

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Jan 21, 2021

Great course and great teaching from Dr. Sainani. I especially enjoy the first 6 modules

By Gabriella D

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Oct 14, 2020

I really really enjoyed the course. Dr. Kristin Sainani is a truely inspiring scientist.

By Rosario A S

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Oct 7, 2020

Un curso que incluye tres, muchas gracias por toda la información y recursos compartidos

By SHAJI T S

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May 29, 2020

Excellent course,very effectively executed and meticulously planned . Congratulations!

By Susan D

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Mar 25, 2020

A very engaging course, quite practical , requires steady focus but all in all, awesome!

By Aditi S

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Feb 21, 2020

This course is very helpful and informative. thank you very much for making this course.

By cherisse d

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Jul 19, 2023

Nice course. Content was relevant. Instructor communicated clearly and stayed on topic.

By P.N. R

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Jun 14, 2021

This is really a great course. I'll recommend it to anyone who's related to this feild.

By jose a o b

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Sep 29, 2020

was amazing, it´s my first course and i really aprecciate all that standfor teach me!!!

By Rúbio S B

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Jul 17, 2020

Ótimo curso, com professores muito bem preparados, fora o excelente material utilizado!