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Writing in the Sciences

This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, using practical examples and exercises. Topics include: principles of good writing, tricks f...
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7.7

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Writing in the Sciences
Platform: Coursera
Video: 14h 21m
Language: English

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Video Score: 9.8 / 10
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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.

What can you learn from this course?

What you need to start the course?

There is no prerequisite, anyone can begin this course.. This course is also great for beginners without any Basic Science knowledge.

Who is this course is made for?

This course is suitable for beginners.

Are there coupons or discounts for Writing in the Sciences ? What is the current price?

Access to most course materials is FREE in audit mode on Coursera. If you wish to earn a certificate and access graded assignments, you must purchase the certificate experience during or after your audit.

If the course does not offer the audit option, you can still take a free 7-day trial.

Will I be refunded if I'm not satisfied with the Writing in the Sciences course?

Coursera offers a 7-day free trial for subscribers.

Are there any financial aid for this course?

YES, you can get a scholarship or Financial Aid for Coursera courses. The first step is to fill out an application about your educational background, career goals, and financial circumstances. Learn more about financial aid on Coursera.

Who will teach this course? Can I trust Dr. Kristin Sainani?

Dr. Kristin Sainani has created 1 courses that got 1,726 reviews which are generally positive. Dr. Kristin Sainani has taught 244,154 students and received a 4.93 average review out of 1,726 reviews. Depending on the information available, we think that Dr. Kristin Sainani is an instructor that you can trust.
Health Research and Policy
Stanford University
Kristin Sainani (née Cobb) is an associate professor at Stanford University and also a health and science writer. After receiving an MS in statistics and a PhD in epidemiology from Stanford University, she studied science writing at the University of California, Santa Cruz. She has taught statistics and writing at Stanford for more than a decade and has received several Excellence in Teaching Awards from the graduate program in epidemiology.

Dr. Sainani writes about science and health for a range of audiences. She authored the health column Body News for Allure magazine for a decade. She is also the statistical editor for the journal Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation; and she authors a statistics column, Statistically Speaking, for this journal.

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Freshness

8.9

Popularity

7.7

Material

Platform: Coursera
Video: 14h 21m
Language: English

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