How to Write and Publish a Scientific Paper (Project-Centered Course)
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Approx. 13 hours to complete
Course Summary
Learn how to write a scientific paper with this comprehensive course from Coursera. Get valuable insights on the best practices in scientific writing, publishing, and communicating your research.Key Learning Points
- Learn how to structure your paper for maximum impact and clarity.
- Understand the importance of clear and concise language in scientific writing.
- Discover how to effectively communicate your research findings to a wider audience.
Job Positions & Salaries of people who have taken this course might have
- Scientific Writer
- USA: $60,000 - $110,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹20,00,000
- Spain: €30,000 - €50,000
- Science Journalist
- USA: $40,000 - $70,000
- India: ₹3,00,000 - ₹10,00,000
- Spain: €20,000 - €35,000
- Academic Researcher
- USA: $50,000 - $100,000
- India: ₹5,00,000 - ₹15,00,000
- Spain: €25,000 - €45,000
Related Topics for further study
Learning Outcomes
- Effectively structure and format a scientific paper for maximum impact
- Use clear and concise language in scientific writing
- Communicate research findings to a wider audience
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic understanding of scientific research
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Self-paced online course
- Video lectures
- Interactive exercises
- Quizzes and assignments
Similar Courses
- Advanced Writing and Editing Skills for Scientists
- Effective Science Communication
Related Education Paths
- Master of Science in Science Writing from Johns Hopkins University
- Professional Certificate in Science Communication from University of California, San Francisco
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Description
What you will achieve:
Outline
- Understanding academia
- Introduction by Mathis Plapp
- Let me walk you through the course
- French version of the class
- Why is publishing important?
- "KYC": Know Your Community
- How journals work: the review process
- Presentation of scientific journals
- Ethical Guidelines
- Teaching team
- Breakthroughs!
- Additional contents
- Examples of guidelines
- Why is publishing important?
- Know your community
- How journals work: the review process
- Communication with the editorial board
- Ethical Guidelines and intellectual property
- Before writing: delimiting your scientific paper
- Paper definition "KYP", Know Your Paper
- How to: the literature review 1/2: find a good literature review
- How to: the literature review 2/2: construction of your own literature review
- How to: the research design
- How to: the gap
- Presentation of Zotero: aggregate references
- Books and tools
- So, what?
- Literature Review
- Think about it
- Main ideas
- The Gap?
- Writing the paper: things you need to know
- The structure of an academic paper
- On writing an academic paper, preliminary tips
- How to: the bibliography
- The abstract
- Zotero: online features
- Important readings before writing a paper
- More detailed information on how to write your article
- The bibliography
- Please, try by yourself
- After the writing: the check list
- How to avoid being boring?
- The main mistakes to look for: format
- 1. The researcher
- 2. The editor
- Constructing your checklist
- Avoiding mistakes
- Format and Writing Readings
- Tips
Summary of User Reviews
Discover how to write a scientific paper with this comprehensive course on Coursera. Users have praised the course for its practical approach and helpful tips, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in scientific writing.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Practical approachPros from User Reviews
- Easy to understand and follow
- Great tips on scientific writing
- Comprehensive coverage of the topic
- Helpful feedback from instructors
- Engaging assignments and quizzes
Cons from User Reviews
- Not enough depth on some topics
- Some users found the course too basic
- Not suitable for advanced scientific writers
- The course may not be relevant to all scientific fields
- No certification or accreditation
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