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Research that reads as clearly as it was run.

The only thing harder than the research is writing about it. Whether the reader is the FDA, a peer reviewer, a client, or the public, this course covers how to convey the essence and the nuance of the work without burying either.

Succinct Scientific Writing · 8 modules · from $1,925 per person

What You Learn

What you walk away with.

  • Rhetorical strategy tuned to scientific readers, from the FDA to peers to the public
  • Charts, tables, and graphs that support a finding instead of decorating it
  • Command of scientific paper structure, and what each section is for

Who It's For

Who takes this one.

  • Individual researchers
  • Scientists
  • Medical writers
  • Clinical and regulatory professionals
  • Postdocs and graduate researchers

The Modules

8 modules, 30 minutes each.

  1. Developing a rhetorical strategy
  2. Planning and writing the scientific document
  3. Being precise and concise
  4. Using readability studies to write effective sentences and paragraphs
  5. Using charts, tables, and graphs effectively
  6. Writing the components of the scientific paper
  7. Writing the supplementary components
  8. Editing and proofreading

Packages

Three ways to take it.

Silver

$1,925per person

The course itself, with feedback on your writing.

Gold

$2,365per person

Everything in Silver, plus one coaching call per module.

Platinum

$2,750per person

Everything in Gold, plus a progress report and a second review of your work after you revise it.

In Every Package

  • Voiced lectures, in 30-minute modules
  • Access 24/7 for 180 days
  • Knowledge checks and take-away tips
  • Writing options, with feedback on up to 10 pages per module
  • The Hurley Write eBook and cheat sheets
  • Certificate of completion

How to Enroll

  1. Create an account on our learning platform.
  2. Pick your course and package.
  3. Log in to the platform.
  4. Open the "E-learning Services" tab.
  5. Purchase your course license and start.
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