Learner Reviews & Feedback for Writing in the Sciences by Stanford University
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AA
Jan 12, 2023
The best course I attain in Coursera. I struggled a lot to write my first manuscript and it took a lot of time. This course is beneficial for all scientific students. I highly recommended this course.
MP
Oct 13, 2020
This course covers each and every aspect about "Writing" - be it a research paper, a recommendation letter, an abstract, and much more. The well organized structure helps to grasp the points faster.
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By Sjoukje d L
•Jun 2, 2020
Especially the first three weeks about how to write strong and concise sentences/paragraphs, was very useful!
By Ziad A
•Aug 18, 2021
My writing has improved a lot after taking this course. I recommend it to everyone, not just to scientists.
By Kelly D
•Jul 28, 2020
Some of the power points were redundant, but I enjoyed the narrative and how concise things were. thank you
By Mohamed S
•Nov 28, 2017
It was very nice and easy. I think you may review some videos as the sound doesn't go wit the pic.
Thank you
By Dian S
•Nov 4, 2021
This is a great course. Covers from the basics to the more nitty gritty of academic writing in science.
By M K
•Nov 30, 2018
Wonderful course. I enjoy the personality/humor of the professor. Reasonably difficult and fascinating.
By Julia P
•Feb 18, 2018
The first few weeks are useful for not just scientific writers but also anyone who wants to write more
By Jamila B A
•Jan 5, 2024
Excellent course !!! I learned a lot. My only suggestion is to put examples from other disciplines.
By Janek W
•Oct 24, 2025
Some problems with translation, so it has to be taken in english. Other than that I learned a lot.
By Yevheniya D
•Jun 9, 2021
I felt like the last chapters were not so relevant for the course, but overall It was very good!
By Tara S
•Dec 3, 2019
Great in-depth review and explanation of writing in the sciences. This will be beneficial for my
By HINA
•Oct 6, 2022
great experience to learn how to not write specially.
and good part was writing for lay public
By Success L
•Aug 10, 2022
I loved the class as it gave indepth explanation to the art of scientific writingwritingwriting
By Nwosa f
•Nov 26, 2025
A very interesting and educative course that captures the very essence of scientific writing
By Ayush S
•Apr 16, 2018
Could have been better if the instructor would have shared examples from other disciplines.
By Gitanjali V
•Oct 13, 2018
Very sensible and practical. Esp the one on writing for lay audiences. Love the Nut Graf!
By himanshu r
•Jul 19, 2021
very nice course for people who just started writing manuscripts and grant applications
By Sameh M A
•Feb 8, 2021
good, but need to be more comprehensive and more professional editing skills than that.
By Nadia O
•Jun 20, 2020
Really interesting course for every PhD student to write his first scientific article.
By Nancy A
•Aug 13, 2019
There was a lot of helpful information that pertains to more than scientific writing.
By Noor F
•Oct 19, 2022
I gained alot of knowledge about writing and writing in sciences from this course.
By Avery B
•Jul 25, 2020
I learned some helpful tips for writing and was able to practice my writing skills.
By anupama p
•Aug 31, 2024
Very good course for all those who are starting their writing for journals journey
By Daphne d S
•Jun 24, 2022
Very informative and educational. Easy to follow lectures and flexible platform.