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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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    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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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    The Science of Gastronomy

    Skills you'll gain: Cooking, Food and Beverage, Nutrition and Diet, Meal Planning And Preparation, Biochemistry, Aesthetics, Color Theory, Chemistry, Physiology, Physics, Psychology

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    787 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Getting Started with Essay Writing

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Grammar, Editing

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    3.3K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    University of California, Irvine

    Writing Skills for University Success

    Skills you'll gain: Writing, Research, Grammar, Editing, Organizational Skills, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    67 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    University of Amsterdam

    Quantitative Methods

    Skills you'll gain: Scientific Methods, Research Design, Sampling (Statistics), Science and Research, Research, Research Methodologies, Surveys, Quantitative Research, Social Sciences, Experimentation, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    2.4K reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Erasmus University Rotterdam

    Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World

    Skills you'll gain: Journalism, Media and Communications, Public Affairs, Research, Technical Communication, Driving engagement, Scientific Methods, Persuasive Communication, Digital Communications, Threat Detection, Interpersonal Communications, Public Policies, Policy Development, Content Creation, Social Sciences, Ethical Standards And Conduct

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    60 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Politecnico di Milano

    Communication skills for engineering scholars

    Skills you'll gain: Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Verbal Communication Skills, Critical Thinking, Communication, Writing, Persuasive Communication

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Georgia Institute of Technology

    Write Professional Emails in English

    Skills you'll gain: Business Writing, Business Correspondence, Writing, Business Communication, English Language, Cultural Sensitivity, Intercultural Competence, Grammar, Proofreading, Editing, Communication

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    17K 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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    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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    Coursera Project Network

    Crea tu artículo científico con latex

    Skills you'll gain: Research Reports, Technical Documentation, Technical Writing, Scientific Methods, Engineering Documentation

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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    106 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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

  • Introduction to Research for Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Better Business Writing in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • The Science of Gastronomy: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • Getting Started with Essay Writing: University of California, Irvine
  • Writing Skills for University Success: University of California, Irvine
  • Quantitative Methods: University of Amsterdam
  • Science Communication: Communicating Trustworthy Information in the Digital World: Erasmus University Rotterdam
  • Communication skills for engineering scholars: Politecnico di Milano
  • Write Professional Emails in English: Georgia Institute of Technology
  • Challenging Forensic Science: How Science Should Speak to Court: University of Lausanne

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