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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

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.

T

Feb 23, 2023

This is a great course! I have learned new knowledge that is far beyond my expectation! Highly recommend for young scientists to attend this course to learn basic principles in writing in the science!

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By Mohamed S

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Nov 28, 2017

It was very nice and easy. I think you may review some videos as the sound doesn't go wit the pic.

Thank you

By Dian S

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Nov 3, 2021

This is a great course. Covers from the basics to the more nitty gritty of academic writing in science.

By M K

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Nov 29, 2018

Wonderful course. I enjoy the personality/humor of the professor. Reasonably difficult and fascinating.

By Julia P

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Feb 18, 2018

The first few weeks are useful for not just scientific writers but also anyone who wants to write more

By Jamila B A

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Jan 5, 2024

Excellent course !!! I learned a lot. My only suggestion is to put examples from other disciplines.

By Sheem a

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Aug 17, 2023

great course,just the right amount of information introduced in an organized easy to handle way.

By Yevheniya D

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Jun 9, 2021

I felt like the last chapters were not so relevant for the course, but overall It was very good!

By Tara S

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Dec 3, 2019

Great in-depth review and explanation of writing in the sciences. This will be beneficial for my

By HINA

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Oct 6, 2022

great experience to learn how to not write specially.

and good part was writing for lay public

By Success L

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Aug 9, 2022

I loved the class as it gave indepth explanation to the art of scientific writingwritingwriting

By Ayush S

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Apr 15, 2018

Could have been better if the instructor would have shared examples from other disciplines.

By Gitanjali V

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Oct 12, 2018

Very sensible and practical. Esp the one on writing for lay audiences. Love the Nut Graf!

By himanshu r

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Jul 19, 2021

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

By Sameh M A

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Feb 7, 2021

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

By Nadia O

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Jun 19, 2020

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

By Nancy A

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Aug 12, 2019

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

By Noor F

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Oct 19, 2022

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

By Avery B

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Jul 25, 2020

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

By anupama p

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Aug 31, 2024

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

By Daphne d S

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Jun 23, 2022

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

By Saurabh A

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May 13, 2018

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

By Abdel H K

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Oct 12, 2020

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

By Maria A P

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Mar 26, 2022

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

By vijay

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Jan 26, 2023

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

By Ahmad S

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Jul 29, 2024

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