Scientific Writing
MCB 298
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Description
Clear writing sharpens clear thinking. This course teaches graduate students in Harvard’s MCO training program to communicate scientific ideas with clarity, force, and accessibility. Students will practice writing in plain English for broad scientific audiences, learning how to improve style, structure, argument, and revision while avoiding unnecessary jargon and complexity. The course also offers practical guidance in predoctoral fellowship writing, with focused support for developing persuasive research statements, specific aims, and other application materials.
School
Faculty of Arts & Sciences
Credits
2
Cross Reg
Available for Harvard Cross Registration
Department
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Course Component
Lecture
Subject
Molecular & Cellular Biology
Grading Basis
FAS Letter Graded
Exam/Final Deadline
Dec. 18, 2026
General Education
N/A
Quantitative Reasoning with Data
N/A
Divisional Distribution
None
Course Level
Primarily for Graduate Students
