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    Master scientific writing for clear and effective communication. Learn to write research papers, grant proposals, and scientific reports.

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      University of Amsterdam

      Quantitative Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Research, Research Methodologies, Data Collection, Quantitative Research, Surveys, Social Sciences, Qualitative Research, Peer Review, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      2.3K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Pittsburgh

      Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students

      Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Testing, Medical Terminology, Intravenous Therapy, Clinical Experience, Patient Safety, Medication Administration, Clinical Nursing, Emergency and Intensive Care, Medical Records, Hospital Medicine, Medical Prescription, Vital Signs, Chronic Diseases, English Language

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      3.2K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Washington

      Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, Communication

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      507 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Wesleyan University

      Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

      Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing, Editing, Creativity

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

      The Science of Gastronomy

      Skills you'll gain: Food and Beverage, Cooking, Nutrition and Diet, Thermal Management, Physics, Chemistry, Psychology, Biology

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      781 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Multiple educators

      Object Oriented Programming in Java

      Skills you'll gain: JUnit, Event-Driven Programming, Unit Testing, Java, Java Programming, Data Structures, Performance Tuning, Debugging, Data Visualization Software, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Interactive Data Visualization, Computer Programming, Object Oriented Design, Software Engineering, Cryptography, Algorithms, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, Software Design

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      15K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      University of California, Irvine

      Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

      Skills you'll gain: Research, Report Writing, Writing, Research Design, English Language, Language Competency, Proofreading, Writing and Editing, Style Guides, Vocabulary, Statistical Analysis

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.1K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      École Polytechnique

      Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Higher Education, Oral Expression, Intercultural Competence, Vocabulary, Formal Learning, Writing

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      5.1K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University of Colorado Boulder

      Business Communication

      Skills you'll gain: Constructive Feedback, Business Writing, Teamwork, Conflict Management, Business Correspondence, Business Communication, Team Building, Writing and Editing, Motivational Skills, Collaboration, Communication, Presentations, Writing, Organizational Skills, Cultural Diversity, Interpersonal Communications, Performance Management, Employee Coaching, Grammar, Staff Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      10K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Starweaver

      Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion

      Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Concision, Writing, Writing and Editing, Technical Writing, Communication, Business Communication, Persuasive Communication, Target Audience, Strategic Communication, Grammar, Proofreading, ChatGPT, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of London

      Understanding Research Methods

      Skills you'll gain: Research Methodologies, Peer Review, Research, Writing, Research Reports, Research Design, Journals, Qualitative Research, Surveys, Ethical Standards And Conduct

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      8.5K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of California, Irvine

      Grammar and Punctuation

      Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, English Language

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      19K reviews

      Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular scientific writing courses

    • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
    • Clinical Terminology for International and U.S. Students: University of Pittsburgh
    • Lesson | Business English Skills: How to Write Effective Openings and Closings to Emails: University of Washington
    • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
    • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
    • Object Oriented Programming in Java: Duke University
    • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
    • Étudier en France: French Intermediate course B1-B2: École Polytechnique
    • Business Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
    • Business Writing & Technical Writing Immersion: Starweaver

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