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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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    May 29, 2021

    Very well structured course. The tips given are very useful. Now everytime when I write, I try to apply what I learned in this course!

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    Jan 8, 2021

    This course taught me alot. It was a great experience and it was superfun! Dr. Kristin Sainani was really good, fun and so informative

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    Nov 22, 2020

    The course was very informative, interesting and interactive (through questions in between videos). Learned a lot. Loved it. Thank you

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    Jun 27, 2020

    It was an important course to have as a post-graduate and i think it provided me with the essentials to start writing research papers.

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    May 22, 2020

    Amazing course! I learned a lot from Dr. Kristin, she is amazing! She makes science writing interesting and fun, and I love her humor.

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    May 16, 2018

    This course helped me in my current work as research fellow. Part of my job is to edit scientific papers, and helped me a lot with it.

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    Mar 16, 2018

    This course is a must-do for any student. As Prof. Sainani says in her last video, effective communication is vital to modern science.

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    Nov 8, 2024

    I want to say "Thank you" to Stanford for granting me access to learn this course for free. it has surely refined my writing prowess.

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    Apr 4, 2024

    My Favorite Course on this Platform so far. Very Insightful and very practical. I would definitely recommend and periodically review

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    Jul 6, 2022

    The course is great. I have learned many useful things in the course, and hone new skills. Thank you, teacher and university so much!

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    By Aqsa J

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    Nov 23, 2021

    It was a great opportunity to learn from Kristin. Her method of teaching has helped me greatly. This course was perfectly integrated.

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    Jan 18, 2021

    Thanks for this useful course. I consider that one more unit 5 (5b) would have been more useful instead of talking to the media unit.

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    By Florentine M

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    Aug 17, 2020

    I could recommend this course to everybody! The exercises and examples are a good way to learn and illustrate how other authors work.

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    By Sabrina D

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    May 23, 2020

    I really enjoyed the course. The modules gave me a new perspective on how to write and present research to engage my target audience.

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    By Shan S

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    Jun 26, 2018

    Very good course. I can learn a lot from this lesson, not only about scientific article writing but also interviews and presentation.

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    Nov 20, 2024

    This course just opened my eyes to the beauty of writing in science, and steps needed to write a concise and jargon-free manuscript.

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    Sep 13, 2023

    This was a very useful course that greatly improved my skills in scientific writing, editing, peer review and science communication.

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    Oct 25, 2022

    excellent course to upskill writing skills. i am using these skills and this certificate for me freelance medical writing business.

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    By Caroline A L

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    Jun 29, 2020

    Excellent course! The course was well planned and encompasses several aspects of scientific writing. The professor is very didactic.

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    Jun 21, 2020

    This basic course has changed my way of writing and thinking, reinforcing the knowledge I already had and learning many things more.

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    Jun 7, 2020

    Through this course, I have learned how to make my scientific communication interesting and attractive, even for a general audience.

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    Oct 23, 2023

    The course give a comprehensive overview of the entire scientific research writing process. It's quite an knowledge packed journey.

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    By Renuka R

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    Aug 22, 2022

    This course equipped me with a lot of essential tools in science communication and writing. The course structure is easy to follow.

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    By Tania M

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    Jul 25, 2022

    Informative, interesting and well presented.

    The examples and practice sessions were very helpful to the learning process.

    Thank you.

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    By Linda A

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    Dec 17, 2021

    Dr. Sainani is both a master in her field and a fantastic educator. This class was extremely informative and effective. THANK YOU!

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