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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Better Business Writing in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Proposal Writing, Business Correspondence, Presentations, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft PowerPoint, Business Communication, Writing and Editing, Grammar, Peer Review, English Language, Language Competency, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    512 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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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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    10 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Peking University

    生物演化

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biology, Life Sciences, Physiology, Environmental Science, Bioinformatics, Biochemistry, Biostatistics, Taxonomy, Cell Biology, Experimentation, Scientific Methods, Mathematical Modeling

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    113 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    University of Cape Town

    Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Culture, Liberal Arts, Editing, Cultural Diversity, Peer Review, Proofreading, Research, Sociology, Style Guides, Creativity, Learning Strategies

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    260 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Colorado System

    Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Sample Size Determination, Biostatistics, Statistical Analysis, Data Analysis, Clinical Research, Statistical Methods, Statistical Reporting, Science and Research

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    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    9 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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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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    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Wesleyan University

    Writing in First Person Point of View

    Skills you'll gain: Storytelling, Writing and Editing, Journals, Writing, English Language

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    116 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Alberta

    Science Literacy

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Science and Research, General Science and Research, Research Methodologies, Research, Research Design, Deductive Reasoning, Peer Review, Experimentation, Media and Communications, Correlation Analysis, Journalism, Statistical Analysis, Probability & Statistics, Cultural Diversity, Descriptive Statistics, Communication

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    265 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Nanjing University

    走进天文学

    Skills you'll gain: Laboratory Research, Physical Science, Research, Research Methodologies, Science and Research, Physics, Scientific Methods, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Chemistry, Mechanics

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    235 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Michigan State University

    Transmedia Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Game Design, Peer Review, Storytelling, Writing, Content Creation, Creative Thinking, Active Listening, Constructive Feedback, Storyboarding

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    66 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of Glasgow

    Generative AI for Students: Ethics & Academic Integrity

    Skills you'll gain: Responsible AI, Data Ethics, Data Integrity, Ethical Standards And Conduct, Artificial Intelligence, LLM Application, Research, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Intellectual Property, Human Computer Interaction

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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    13 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Geneva

    Classical papers in molecular genetics

    Skills you'll gain: Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Biology, Life Sciences, Laboratory Research, Microbiology, Experimentation

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    240 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Effective Presentations and Persuasive Writing: Johns Hopkins University
  • 生物演化: Peking University
  • Writing your World: Finding yourself in the academic space : University of Cape Town
  • Biostatistics Study Design and Analysis for Grant Writing: University of Colorado System
  • Creative Writing: The Craft of Style: Wesleyan University
  • Writing in First Person Point of View: Wesleyan University
  • Science Literacy : University of Alberta
  • 走进天文学: Nanjing University
  • Transmedia Writing: Michigan State University

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