Video series: Sentence Mechanics and Grammar

These videos by Kristin Sainani, Associate Professor at Stanford University, are excerpted from her course “Writing in the Sciences.”  They address cutting clutter, active voice, verbs, and some other grammar tips related to science writing.

1.2 Examples of What Not to Do

1.3 Overview, Principles of Effective Writing

1.4 Cut the Clutter

1.5 Cut the Clutter, More Tricks

1.6 Practicing Cutting Clutter

2.2 Is it Really OK to Use “We” and “I”

2.3 Active Voice Practice

2.4 Write with Verbs

2.5 Practice Examples

2.6 A Few Grammar Tips