Writing in the Sciences
Learn effective scientific writing techniques, from manuscripts to grants and public communication..
Learn effective scientific writing techniques, from manuscripts to grants and public communication..
This course teaches scientists to become more effective writers, covering principles of good writing, scientific manuscript preparation, peer review, grant writing, and communication with general audiences. It offers practical examples and exercises to improve writing skills, reduce anxiety, and increase efficiency. The course covers all aspects of scientific writing, from crafting clear sentences to navigating the publication process and engaging with the media.
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What you'll learn
Master principles of effective scientific writing
Learn to write clear, concise, and well-structured sentences and paragraphs
Understand the format and requirements of scientific manuscripts
Navigate the peer review process and publication ethics
Develop skills in grant writing and crafting personal statements
Improve science communication for general audiences
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
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8 assignments
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There are 8 modules in this course
This comprehensive course on scientific writing covers a wide range of topics essential for effective communication in the sciences. It starts with fundamental principles of good writing, including cutting clutter and using active voice. The curriculum progresses through the structure of scientific manuscripts, covering each section in detail. It also addresses the peer review process, ethical considerations in publishing, grant writing, and communicating with broader audiences. Throughout the course, students engage in practical exercises to apply the concepts learned, improving their writing skills across various scientific communication formats.
Module 1
Module 1 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 2
Module 2 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 3
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 4
Module 4 · 4 Hours to complete
Module 5
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
Module 6
Module 6 · 7 Hours to complete
Module 7
Module 7 · 2 Hours to complete
Module 8
Module 8 · 4 Hours to complete
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Instructor
Bridging Statistics and Science Communication
Kristin Sainani (née Cobb) is an associate professor at Stanford University and a health and science writer. She holds an MS in statistics and a PhD in epidemiology from Stanford, along with additional training in science writing from the University of California, Santa Cruz. With over a decade of experience teaching statistics and writing at Stanford, Dr. Sainani has received multiple Excellence in Teaching Awards from the graduate program in epidemiology. She writes extensively about science and health for diverse audiences, having authored the "Body News" health column for Allure magazine for ten years. Currently, she serves as the statistical editor for Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation and contributes a statistics column titled "Statistically Speaking" to the journal.
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