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BIOS 431

Implement a Writing Practice to Increase your Scientific Productivity

UNITS:1-2
GRADING:Medical Satisfactory/No Credit
LEVEL:Graduate
GER:—

This course is for graduate students in the biosciences who want to learn about best practices for developing writing skills and a writing routine. The course uses a variety of strategies to engage students in writing such as: lectures, readings, generative discussions, and guest speakers. The course includes dedicated writing time for students to actively apply new strategies. This class is repeatable for credit. New students must enroll for 2-units and returning students are to enroll for 1-unit and attend class only on writing days.

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2 Terms
Lecture 1Open
ID: 26740
0 / 18 enrolled
DAYS:Thursday
TIME:11:30 AM – 1:20 PM
LOCATION:EDWRDSR166
INSTRUCTOR:
Botham, Crystal, Pena-Lima, Courtney
units

BIOS 431: Implement a Writing Practice to Increase your Scientific Productivity

1-2 units · Medical Satisfactory/No Credit

This course is for graduate students in the biosciences who want to learn about best practices for developing writing skills and a writing routine. The course uses a variety of strategies to engage students in writing such as: lectures, readings, generative discussions, and guest speakers. The course includes dedicated writing time for students to actively apply new strategies. This class is repeatable for credit. New students must enroll for 2-units and returning students are to enroll for 1-unit and attend class only on writing days.

Offered in Autumn 2026, Winter 2027 at Stanford University.

Autumn 2026 sections

  • Lecture — Thursday 11:30 AM – 1:20 PM — EDWRDSR166 — Botham, Crystal, Pena-Lima, Courtney (Graduate)

Winter 2027 sections

  • Lecture — TBA TBA (Graduate)

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