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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斯坦福大学
學習Course的學生是
- Pharmacists
- Biologists
- Medical Doctors
- Nurses
- Scientists
教學大綱 - 您將從這門課程中學到什麼
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1完成時間為 2 小時
1
Unit 1 introduces the course and reviews key principles of effective writing. In particular, you will practice cutting clutter from writing.
7 個視頻 （總計 79 分鐘）, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
1.2: Examples of what not to do6分鐘
1.3: Overview, principles of effective writing6分鐘
1.4: Cut the clutter17分鐘
1.5: Cut the clutter, more tricks4分鐘
1.6: Practicing cutting clutter9分鐘
Demo Edit 1 (Optional)23分鐘
1 個練習
Unit 1 Homework1小時
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2完成時間為 2 小時
2
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 個視頻 （總計 87 分鐘）, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
2.2: Is it really OK to use "We" and "I"5分鐘
2.3: Active voice practice5分鐘
2.4: Write with verbs8分鐘
2.5: Practice examples20分鐘
2.6: A few grammar tips10分鐘
Demo Edit 2 (Optional)20分鐘
1 個練習
Unit 2 Homework1小時
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3完成時間為 4 小時
3
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 個視頻 （總計 105 分鐘）, 2 個測驗
8 個視頻
3.2: Practice, colon and dash6分鐘
3.3: Parallelism5分鐘
3.4: Paragraphs9分鐘
3.5: Paragraph Editing I13分鐘
3.6: Paragraph Editing II11分鐘
Module 3.7: A few more tips7分鐘
Demo Edit 3 (Optional)22分鐘
1 個練習
Unit 3 Homework1小時
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4完成時間為 4 小時
4
Unit 4 reviews the writing process. I will give you tips for making the writing process easier, more efficient, and more organized.
7 個視頻 （總計 81 分鐘）, 1 個測驗
7 個視頻
4.2 Overview of the writing process7分鐘
4.3 The pre-writing step11分鐘
4.4 The writing step7分鐘
4.5: Revision5分鐘
4.6: Checklist for the final draft12分鐘
Demo Edit 4 (Optional)20分鐘
1 個練習
Unit 4 Homework3小時
4.9
559 個審閱25%
完成這些課程後已開始新的職業生涯
19%
通過此課程獲得實實在在的工作福利
來自科学论文写作的熱門評論
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.
A very good and useful course focusing not only on grammar and papers but on personal statements and news articles as well. The lecturer shares lots of insight from her vast experience and examples.
講師
Dr. Kristin Sainani
Associate ProfessorHealth Research and Policy
關於 斯坦福大学
The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is an American private research university located in Stanford, California on an 8,180-acre (3,310 ha) campus near Palo Alto, California, United States.
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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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