Writing a Research Paper
For students and researchers in the natural sciences who are new to scientific writing or wish to improve the quality of their written output
Taught by 17 Nature Portfolio journal Editors
4.5 hours of learning
15-minute lessons
6-module course with certificate
About this course
This is the first edition of the ‘Writing a Research Paper’ course. We recommend you take the updated, second edition of the course even if you have already started this older version.
'Writing a Research Paper' focuses on how to write an effective, clear and concise article that will appeal to a broad audience as well as attracting the attention of your peers.
What you'll learn
- What editors look for in a great paper
- How to write clearly, develop a great title and abstract, and structure your paper
- How to manage and present your data
The course
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What makes a great paper?
8 lessons 50m
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Elements of writing style
6 lessons 25m
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Titles and abstracts
11 lessons 40m
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From introduction to conclusion
12 lessons 40m
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Data management
11 lessons 50m
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Data presentation
11 lessons 55m
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7 lessons 30m
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This course is delivered by 19 Nature Portfolio journal Editors, giving researchers an unparalleled insight into the scientific writing process. Our panel of experts include:
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