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    Learner Reviews & Feedback for Writing in the Sciences by Stanford University

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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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    Feb 23, 2023

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    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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    Jun 22, 2019

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    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.

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    By Joana R

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    Aug 22, 2018

    Great course! Found it entertaining and very useful! Got a lot of guidelines and tips that I will definetively use in the future! Highly recomended! :)

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    Dec 2, 2017

    This is an Excellent course for students , researchers and for anyone who is working in science, Thank you very much to the Instructor for her efforts!

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    Jan 24, 2025

    The course was quite comprehensive and clarified many aspects of scientific writing, but it was also challenging for me as a non-native English speake

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    Feb 10, 2022

    Thank you Dr Kristin Sainani for a wonderful course design. The course will definitely help a lot of students with their paper editing and submission.

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    By Ashfaque A K

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    Jul 20, 2021

    This writing course helped me to understand and notice the secretes of scientific writing. I suggest this course who are in biological science field.

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    By Heidi A T

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    May 9, 2021

    Very helpful. I learned how to actually write, and the process and steps to do so. I cannot wait to use the new skills that I have to write something!

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    By Jackie H

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    Jan 10, 2021

    Only complaint: I love Donald Trump and you were critical of him. Kinda wish this would have been left out of the course; otherwise, loved the course!

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    By Andro S

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    Nov 13, 2020

    The course is very informative and hands-on. I learned so much writing practices from this course and I highly recommend that all students to take it.

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    By Isabel S

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    Oct 12, 2020

    Some material is review, but overall this course was useful in reinforcing how we should be writing and giving us the tools and examples to get there.

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    By Rodrigo L V

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    Jan 16, 2019

    Great course! You do not only learn how to write, edit, and review in science, but you also get immersed in the world of the communication of science.

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    By Tom R

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    Jul 11, 2018

    As an immigrant, this is the best way to study and I recommend it to all. Find time and improve on your education qualifications. This is the gateway.

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    By Jessa I

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    Apr 10, 2018

    This course really broadened my perspective in writing in the sciences. It also taught me a lot of principles that will help me for my thesis writing.

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    By Benjamin K

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    Apr 26, 2023

    The information is presented in a logical and useful manner. It not only talks about writing but also about editing and analyzing the work of others.

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    By Ibrahim L

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    Mar 13, 2022

    This course has changed my writing style. I am now writing with confidence, conciseness, and clarity. Thank you, Dr Cobb, for doing an excellent job.

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    By Fahad A

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    Feb 19, 2022

    It was a great and comprehensive course to learn many things about academic writing. Thank you very much for this free course, it is really helpful.

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    Dec 16, 2021

    It is one of foundation course if you want excel your writing skills it will help you take from basic to professional in writing .Highly recommended.

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    By Blessing E T

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    Jul 15, 2020

    This is an excellent and valuable course with a brilliant and highly experienced tutor. Even non-scientists should gain innumerably from the content.

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    By Irish E A

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    Jun 9, 2020

    Dr. Sainini is an excellent lecturer! I learned a lot and the course offered me new tips that I can surely apply in my current postgraduate research.

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    By Philemon U

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    Nov 26, 2018

    Excellent course! Thank you Dr. Sainani. This course should be in the curriculum for scientific postgraduate/graduate study programs in universities.

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    By Tejaswini A

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    Nov 4, 2024

    Best course!

    This course has helped me write and edit Statement of Interest, which I had to submit to different colleges while applying for admission

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    By Arfa T

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    Dec 29, 2023

    Absolutely loved every bit of this course. Would totally recommend it to all scientific writers. Thanks to Ms. Kristin for bringing this value-bomb!

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    By Sara C A V

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    Apr 19, 2023

    Muy interesante y claro, aprendi bastante aspectos claves a la hora de redactar y editar articulos cientificos. Todos los modulos fueron pertinentes

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    By Prachi M

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    May 31, 2020

    Very nice course. Great increase in my knowledge about scientific writing. Nice writing techniques explain very well. I really liked the demo edits.

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    By Cynthy

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    May 26, 2020

    This course is very helpful, especially the first three modules. It would be more useful if I had the chance to take this course in graduate school.

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    By Aman

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    Apr 27, 2020

    Excellent teaching. I learned a lot about how to develop elegance in one's writing. Expected nothing less from Stanford. Truly the best of the best.

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