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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

SO

Jun 23, 2019

Great course. Learned so much that will help me be a better writer and editor, not only in the sciences, but in other areas. A fantastic professor, clear thinking, speaking, writing. an inspiration.

AA

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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By Galal A

Apr 11, 2022

Excellent Course, I am highly recommend it for every scientist

By Aisha O

Mar 6, 2022

i thoroughly enjoyed the course and the pointers I got from it.

By Coral P E

Sep 8, 2021

I loved it! I learned a lot and the professor is very engaging.

By Yuliia P

May 7, 2021

It's the best course ever!!! Thanks a lot to Kristin Sainana!!!

By m m

Mar 5, 2021

if you can add a unit how to correct or grade written article

By Katherine D

Oct 14, 2020

I liked the format and felt the information was well presented.

By Nilofer N S

Sep 14, 2020

Wonderful course. Recommended for every researcher and student.

By Jinghan L

Apr 22, 2020

Useful course, especially for students in biology and medicine.

By Enrico G S

Jan 28, 2018

Grear job by Stanford University specially Dr. Kristin Sainani.

By gl b

May 16, 2025

very insightful. covers a lot of different aspects of writing.

By Agnieszka P

Dec 23, 2024

Highly recommend this course! Really thorough and professional

By Isma A

Jun 15, 2023

Great, concise and informative course. So many skills updated.

By Oguntade S S

Jan 17, 2023

This a highly recommended course for early career researchers.

By Patricio

Jan 10, 2023

I really liked the course and learned a lot from it. Thank you

By Miguel H T

Nov 27, 2022

Loved it. Dr Sainani is well spoken, clear, and knowledgeable.

By Solomon N

Nov 15, 2022

Comprehensive course, and the lecturer is awesome at teaching.

By Rachel

Oct 18, 2022

Very useful tips, thanks Kristin and all the guest lecturers.

By Triana S F d L

Sep 6, 2022

un cuso muy completo. Me ha encantado, he aprendido muchísimo

By SeongJu J

Jun 18, 2022

This course is necessary for all researchers. Literally great.

By Phan Q C

Aug 24, 2021

Perfect for anyone who are completely new to academic writing.

By gayathri s

Aug 4, 2021

loved this course as it was very interesting and knowledgeable

By Sajid H

Jun 18, 2021

Learnt a lot from this course and it was helpful in my thesis.

By zhang Y

Jul 22, 2020

该课程设计的内容丰富合理,非常适合研究生及刚刚踏入科研领域的工作者,老师讲课生动有趣,授课形式多样,是一门非常有价值的课程。

By Luiz E R M

Jun 16, 2020

Experiência muito boa principalmente para alunos estrangeiros.

By Madhumita T

Apr 11, 2020

Excellent tool for newbie science graduates and experts alike!