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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....

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Jan 12, 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.

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Feb 24, 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 Shraddha H K

Jan 24, 2021

This is the best Coursera course I have ever taken. Informative and engaging with an amazing faculty.

By Dhrithi B

Oct 30, 2020

Great course!!!! Loved the way everything was taught!!! Would love to learn more from the lecturer!!!

By KATHLEEN R G K

Sep 1, 2020

Very useful for my line of work - medical translating, editing, proofreading, back translations, etc.

By Ashish K

Aug 18, 2020

A detailed approach to writing in the sciences. Great learnings. Thanks, Dr Kristin for your insight.

By Ravi K P

Jun 4, 2020

It was very informative and helpful. All the tasks were well planned and carefully placed. Thank you.

By Subtain M

Mar 23, 2020

I recommend this course to everyone for the improvement of their understanding of writing in Sciences

By Japi M

Jan 15, 2019

Excellent course! I wish I completed this course before I made any of the papers I made as a student.

By Saheed S

May 31, 2023

This course is highly enlightening. Many thanks to Stanford University and the brilliant instructor.

By Laura S P

May 12, 2023

Very good for an introduction to scientific/technical writting. Great teacher and interesting units.

By sundes a

Aug 27, 2022

Excellent course! I've never been this interested in writing more than after completing this course.

By Navina P

Aug 14, 2022

The course gives detailed points to be considered while writing and reviewing a write-up in science.

By miriam a

Feb 28, 2022

Excelente el curso. Deseo mi certificado por favor, cómo hago? ya completé el curso estoy APROBADA

By Laurie B

Feb 4, 2021

Great course! I will put a lot of what I have learned into practice as I write my final DNP project!

By CHARLET T

Jun 8, 2020

The content is well adapted for student who wants to improve their skills in scientific productions.

By Aleksandra Ł

Jun 5, 2020

Great course! My scientific writing will never be mundane again. I've learnt a lot practical skills.

By Julianne O

Mar 25, 2020

This course has a lot of great information for all sorts of writing. I wish I had found it earlier!

By Lorraine R S M

Jun 1, 2019

Great beginner course! I would love to have a more in-depth, intermediate course to build on skills.

By Swati

Apr 25, 2024

I benefitted from this course. It is well explained and the examples are great. thank you coursera.

By Deleted A

May 1, 2023

It was an amazing course. You can learn interesting tips to wrintting exercise in field of science.

By Mulumba T B

Sep 13, 2022

Thank you Dr Kristin for all your invaluable guidance, this course has forever changed my writing.

By Jeliss M M

Jul 19, 2022

A great course!! You will improve your writing and editing of scientific texts quickly and funnily.

By Alpina C

Apr 15, 2022

One of the best courses out there for those who are interested in academic and scientific writing. 

By Rachel P

Jul 12, 2021

This course provides practical and applicable principles to help anyone become a successful writer.

By Adithi K

Sep 9, 2020

Extremely useful course. My thought process while writing a scientific text has definitely improved

By Chris C

Aug 11, 2020

Excellent course, knowledgeable instructor. Learned a lot about writing and thinking about science!