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    University of Colorado Boulder

    The Harder Side of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Learning Theory, Human Learning, Motivational Interviewing, Education and Training, Teaching, Scientific Methods, Communication Strategies, Research, Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Instructional Design, Critical Thinking, Communication, Behavioral Economics, Decision Making, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Introduction to Research for Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Research, Writing, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Vocabulary, Style Guides

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.1K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing Stories About Ourselves

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Content Creation, Editing

    4.3
    Rating, 4.3 out of 5 stars
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    100 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Pennsylvania

    Philosophy of Science

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, Research, Experimentation, Research Methodologies, Research Design, Data Collection, Peer Review, Simulations, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    246 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Teaching Writing Process

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Course Development, Peer Review, Editing, Creativity

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    42 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado Boulder

    Modes of Science Communication

    Skills you'll gain: Oral Expression, Education Software and Technology, Technical Communication, Media and Communications, Persuasive Communication, Writing, Education and Training, Storytelling, Human Learning, Instructional Strategies, Community Outreach, Science and Research, Writing and Editing, Content Creation, Liberal Arts, Photography, Photo/Video Production and Technology, Driving engagement, Creativity, Psychology

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of California, Irvine

    Project: Writing a Research Paper

    Skills you'll gain: Peer Review, Writing, Editing, Proofreading, Grammar, Style Guides

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    476 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences

    Skills you'll gain: Grammar, Proofreading, Peer Review, Writing and Editing, Writing, English Language

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    81 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Università Bocconi

    A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management

    Skills you'll gain: Data Analysis, Innovation, Strategic Decision-Making, Statistical Analysis, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Regression Analysis, Decision Making, Statistical Methods, Big Data, Business Metrics, A/B Testing, Probability, Machine Learning

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    79 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Lausanne

    Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court

    Skills you'll gain: Criminal Investigation and Forensics, Legal Proceedings, Laboratory Reports, Scientific Methods, Statistical Analysis, Report Writing, Probability & Statistics, Research, Technical Communication, Case Studies, Molecular Biology

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    524 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Johns Hopkins University

    Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Request for Proposal, Presentations, Technical Communication, Persuasive Communication, Proposal Writing, Business Writing, Intercultural Competence, Public Speaking, Design Thinking, Communication, Teamwork, Concision, Innovation, Professional Development, Target Audience, Planning

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Creative Writing: The Craft of Style

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Writing, Creativity

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    1.2K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular scientific writing courses

  • The Harder Side of Science Communication : University of Colorado Boulder
  • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing Stories About Ourselves: Wesleyan University
  • Philosophy of Science: University of Pennsylvania
  • Teaching Writing Process: Johns Hopkins University
  • Modes of Science Communication: University of Colorado Boulder
  • Project: Writing a Research Paper: University of California, Irvine
  • Learn English: Writing Effectively with Complex Sentences: University of California, Irvine
  • A Scientific Approach to Innovation Management: Università Bocconi
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne

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