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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....

Top reviews

GV

Oct 24, 2020

A good course in general. The first few weeks are really hard for people who are not native English speakers. You should consider the assignments based that not everyone is a native English speaker.

SP

May 11, 2019

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.

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By CARYN T T

Apr 4, 2024

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

By Nguyễn T H

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!

By Aqsa J

Nov 24, 2021

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

By David L

Jan 19, 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.

By Florentine M

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.

By Sabrina D

May 24, 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.

By Shan S

Jun 27, 2018

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

By kayode o

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.

By Agatha K

Sep 14, 2023

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

By fazeel z

Oct 26, 2022

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

By Caroline A L

Jun 30, 2020

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

By Cristina H D

Jun 22, 2020

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

By Simon N W

Jun 7, 2020

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

By Savi B

Jun 24, 2025

Excellent course: very informative and entertaining! I learned so much in a short time; I really feel like my writing has improved.

By Daniel W G J

Oct 23, 2023

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

By Renuka R

Aug 23, 2022

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

By Tania M

Jul 25, 2022

Informative, interesting and well presented.

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

Thank you.

By Linda A

Dec 18, 2021

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

By Dan W

Oct 24, 2021

Excellent course. I really enjoyed it and learnt a lot of useful stuff. I only wish I had taken it as an undergrad or new postgrad.

By Ellen P

Oct 6, 2021

Excellent course. This was a good review of science writing and I learned more about how to edit. I highly recommend the course.

By Laura S R

Mar 14, 2021

I liked it because it is clear, it is entertaining and gives you very useful tips not only for science writing but general writing

By Shabnam M T

Apr 24, 2020

I loved this course!

I suggest everyone in science to take the course

and Thanks a million for the course

I am grateful for the course

By PIOUS A

Oct 9, 2024

This is a critical course every graduate school should go through. Prof. Kristin Sainani made the modules so practical. Thank you.

By Jason G

Jun 30, 2023

Exceptional content and practical applications throughout. My notes for this course will be a resource for the rest of my career!

By Anahid H

Dec 26, 2022

many thanks to Prof.Kristin Sainani. It was a great course that covered the whole spectrum of scientific writing and related area.