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.
von
Writing in the Sciences
Stanford UniversityÜber diesen Kurs
Karriereergebnisse der Lernenden
15%
Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben
- Grammar
- Medical Writing
- Science Communication
- Writing
Karriereergebnisse der Lernenden
15%
von

Stanford University
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is an American private research university located in Stanford, California on an 8,180-acre (3,310 ha) campus near Palo Alto, California, United States.
Lehrplan - Was Sie in diesem Kurs lernen werden
1
Unit 1 introduces the course and reviews key principles of effective writing. In particular, you will practice cutting clutter from writing.
2
Unit 2 focuses on writing with strong, active verbs. Lessons include how to: write in the active voice; avoid turning verbs into nouns; choose strong verbs; and get to the main verb of a sentence quickly.
3
Unit 3 reviews how to vary sentence structure and write strong paragraphs. You will practice using the dash, colon, semi-colon, and parentheses, as well as writing well-organized and concise paragraphs.
4
Unit 4 reviews the writing process. I will give you tips for making the writing process easier, more efficient, and more organized.
Bewertungen
- 5 stars89,62Â %
- 4 stars9,43Â %
- 3 stars0,59Â %
- 2 stars0,17Â %
- 1 star0,17Â %
Top-Bewertungen von WRITING IN THE SCIENCES
Fantastic course that's hard to fault. I am not a working scientist but an inspiring writer in the medical / scientific field. This couse refreshed my knowledge and taught me a lot more. Thank you.
This was an excellent course! Really highlighted areas that I feel are pertinent to writing as a professional, in the sciences and in general! Well organized, realistic in goals, and easily consumed.
A very helpful course. My writing has improved significantly in these 8 weeks. I highly recommend this course to everyone. Thank you Dr. Kristin Sainani and Coursera for bringing this course together.
This course was excellent! I have learnt a lot in just 8 weeks. I am excited to apply this knowledge to my field. I was actually disappointed when I reached the end of the course, because It was fun!
Häufig gestellte Fragen
Wann erhalte ich Zugang zu den Vorträgen und Aufgaben?
Was bekomme ich, wenn ich das Zertifikat erwerbe?
Ist finanzielle Unterstützung möglich?
Are there other versions of this course available?
Haben Sie weitere Fragen? Besuchen Sie das Learner Help Center.