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.
Writing in the Sciences
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Stanford University
Informações sobre o curso
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964 classificações
Habilidades que você terá
GrammarMedical WritingScience CommunicationWriting
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
Semana
11
Unit 1 introduces the course and reviews key principles of effective writing. In particular, you will practice cutting clutter from writing.
7 vídeos (total de (Total 79 mín.) min), 1 teste
7 videos
1.2: Examples of what not to do6min
1.3: Overview, principles of effective writing6min
1.4: Cut the clutter17min
1.5: Cut the clutter, more tricks4min
1.6: Practicing cutting clutter9min
Demo Edit 1 (Optional)23min
1 exercício prático
Unit 1 Homeworks
Semana
22
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.
7 vídeos (total de (Total 87 mín.) min), 1 teste
7 videos
2.2: Is it really OK to use "We" and "I"5min
2.3: Active voice practice5min
2.4: Write with verbs8min
2.5: Practice examples20min
2.6: A few grammar tips10min
Demo Edit 2 (Optional)20min
1 exercício prático
Unit 2 Homeworks
Semana
33
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.
8 vídeos (total de (Total 105 mín.) min), 2 testes
8 videos
3.2: Practice, colon and dash6min
3.3: Parallelism5min
3.4: Paragraphs9min
3.5: Paragraph Editing I13min
3.6: Paragraph Editing II11min
Module 3.7: A few more tips7min
Demo Edit 3 (Optional)22min
1 exercício prático
Unit 3 Homeworks
Semana
44
Unit 4 reviews the writing process. I will give you tips for making the writing process easier, more efficient, and more organized.
7 vídeos (total de (Total 81 mín.) min), 1 teste
7 videos
4.2 Overview of the writing process7min
4.3 The pre-writing step11min
4.4 The writing step7min
4.5: Revision5min
4.6: Checklist for the final draft12min
Demo Edit 4 (Optional)20min
1 exercício prático
Unit 4 Homeworks
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Melhores avaliações
por HE•Dec 20th 2017
Thanks Dr. Kristin for this interesting course. It was so useful. I have learnt a lot from it. Your pretty way of teaching encouraged me to complete the course. Thanks for this exciting experience.
por DK•Jun 17th 2018
Extremely helpful for someone who is just beginning his scientific career (me). It is particularly convenient to have examples from medical articles, as this is the science field I am exploring.
Instrutores
Dr. Kristin Sainani
Associate ProfessorHealth Research and Policy
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Qual é a política de reembolso?
Existe algum auxílio financeiro disponível?
Are there other versions of this course available?
Yes. There is a Stanford Lagunita offering, and a Continuing Medical Education (CME) offering. The different offerings are described below:
The Stanford Lagunita offering is self-paced, unmoderated, includes self assessment assignments, and offers you the ability to earn a free Statement of Accomplishment.
The Coursera offering is provided on a monthly basis, is more moderated, includes peer assessment assignments, and offers you the ability to earn a certificate of completion for a fee.
The CME offering can be used to earn Continuing Medical Education credits.
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