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      Coursera Project Network

      كيفية تقييم أداء حملتك الإعلانية على موقع بنترست

      Skills you'll gain: Pinterest, Advertising Campaigns, Digital Advertising, Content Performance Analysis, Customer Insights, Social Media Campaigns, Campaign Management, Advertising, Performance Reporting, Report Writing, Performance Analysis, Marketing Analytics

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      L&T EduTech

      Field concreting

      Skills you'll gain: Construction, Construction Inspection, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, Plant Operations and Management, Commercial Construction, Safety Assurance, Engineering Plans And Specifications, Architecture and Construction, Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering, Manufacturing Operations, Production Process, Design Specifications, Vibrations, Laboratory Testing, Product Testing, Engineering, Scientific, and Technical Instruments, Engineering Calculations

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Sungkyunkwan University

      Korean 101: Essential Expressions

      Skills you'll gain: Language Competency, Language Learning, Vocabulary, Oral Comprehension, Grammar, Culture, Literacy

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Finalizing the Windmill and Integrating with Unreal Engine 5

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Unreal Engine, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Animations, Computer Graphics, Animation and Game Design, Video Game Development

      Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Project Network

      Créer des maquettes professionnelles avec Moqups

      Skills you'll gain: Mockups, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Wireframing, Web Design, Prototyping, User Interface and User Experience (UI/UX) Design, Collaborative Software, Data Sharing

      Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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      Microsoft

      Copilot in PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft PowerPoint, Presentations, Productivity Software, Microsoft Word, Microsoft 365, Editing, Writing and Editing, Multimedia, Animations, Target Audience, Content Creation

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step

      Skills you'll gain: C++ (Programming Language), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Development Environment, Computer Programming, Integrated Development Environments, Program Development, Command-Line Interface, File Management, Debugging

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Blender 4 - Geometry Nodes for Beginners

      Skills you'll gain: 3D Modeling, Computer Graphics, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Computer Graphic Techniques

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Continuous Integration Mastery with Jenkins

      Skills you'll gain: Jenkins, CI/CD, Continuous Integration, Docker (Software), GitLab, Containerization, DevOps, Git (Version Control System), GitHub, Code Review

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI

      Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, Microsoft Copilot, Development Environment, DevOps, Integrated Development Environments, Software Development Tools, Generative AI, Git (Version Control System), Software Documentation

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Packt

      Introduction to Programming with C#12 and .NET8

      Skills you'll gain: GitHub, Version Control, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Debugging, Development Environment, C# (Programming Language), Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, Computer Programming, Programming Principles, Integrated Development Environments, .NET Framework, Data Structures

      Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Gemini in Google Docs - Bahasa Indonesia

      Skills you'll gain: Google Workspace, Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, Technical Writing, Productivity

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    • كيفية تقييم أداء حملتك الإعلانية على موقع بنترست: Coursera Project Network
    • Field concreting: L&T EduTech
    • Korean 101: Essential Expressions: Sungkyunkwan University
    • Finalizing the Windmill and Integrating with Unreal Engine 5: Packt
    • Créer des maquettes professionnelles avec Moqups: Coursera Project Network
    • Copilot in PowerPoint and Word to Optimize Content Creation: Microsoft
    • Practical C++: Learn C++ Basics Step by Step: Packt
    • Blender 4 - Geometry Nodes for Beginners: Packt
    • Continuous Integration Mastery with Jenkins: Packt
    • Accelerate Terraform Development with GitHub Copilot and AI: Packt

    Frequently Asked Questions about Scientific Writing

    Scientific writing is a specialized, technical form of writing that's meant to convey highly technical information to other scientists in science-related forums. Scientific writing is written in concise, precise terminology and usually appears in scientific journals, research proposals, online science forums, and other interest areas for scientists.

    Among the goals of scientific writing is to clearly and precisely communicate detailed scientific concepts and information to the scientific audience. This style of writing also should reference previous work in the area and build upon it for maximum industry awareness. As new scientific explorations are made, the resulting information can be brought forth into the new research writing.‎

    It's important to learn scientific writing if you are interested in sharing ideas and concepts in a scientific setting. In learning about scientific writing, you can gain skills involved in writing that can help you in other highly technical industries. You'll learn how to unpack complex issues into digestible content that's understood by particular audiences.

    Using scientific writing can help to break down complex ideas into logical, understandable steps. Sometimes this translates into science journalism, which is a clear way to transform deeply technical scientific writing into easily understood articles.‎

    You can put your skills and knowledge of scientific writing into a journalism career, either for science industry publications, science magazines, or maybe an in-house company writing job for a science company. Using scientific writing as a job skill can be very rewarding. Scientific writers write about different topics, ranging from advances in genetics and biotechnology to exploring research about evolution, diseases, and artificial intelligence. In scientific writing work, you might be exposed to the latest biotech that could change our society in the future.‎

    When you take online courses about scientific writing, you may be able to learn clear, concise writing for the science community. You will have the opportunity to learn how to apply the principles of good writing to the exacting requirements of the scientific community. Taking online courses can give you the knowledge and skills on how to format a scientific manuscript, write a peer review, create readable articles about science topics for nonscientists, and even possibly develop long-term relationships with scientists who are doing innovative work in their field.‎

    Online Scientific Writing courses offer a convenient and flexible way to enhance your knowledge or learn new Scientific Writing skills. Choose from a wide range of Scientific Writing courses offered by top universities and industry leaders tailored to various skill levels.‎

    When looking to enhance your workforce's skills in Scientific Writing, it's crucial to select a course that aligns with their current abilities and learning objectives. Our Skills Dashboard is an invaluable tool for identifying skill gaps and choosing the most appropriate course for effective upskilling. For a comprehensive understanding of how our courses can benefit your employees, explore the enterprise solutions we offer. Discover more about our tailored programs at Coursera for Business here.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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