Writing on your own can be successful and fulfilling, but when it is not, it is not necessarily your fault. Writing can be both tedious and challenging at times. If you are facing difficulties in your writing process, cannot overcome your writers' block, or simply don't know where to begin, we will be happy to help you.
As we are students and teachers ourselves, you will be helped by a peer during the consultation, who may not be an expert in your specific field of study but who is instead an expert in methods of writing. Presenting your topic and your questions to someone outside of your field of studies can be beneficial because your audience is able to detect possible holes in your argument, as well as raise questions there where your argument is perhaps not coming across clearly enough. On the other hand, your peer's expertise will help you to find solutions and strategies that are fitting both to you and your writing style.
These consultations take place during our office hours from Monday to Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Guidance and Support for Academic Writing in English
English as the lingua franca of our time is the most important language in the academic world. If you do not necessarily need feedback regarding your structure, argument, or time management, but do wish to check your linguistic competence and academic style, a first language English speaker will assist you every Wednesday between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. Please sign up beforehand by contacting us via the form or by writing us an e-mail.
Writers' Group
A writers' group is an excellent opportunity to find support and advice from others who are working on their papers, theses, and studies. If you and your fellow students wish to exchange your knowledge and talk about your project, you are welcome to use our facilities. Just write us an e-mail, and we will help you design a productive and enjoyable concept for your meetings.
At the moment, one group meets Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 in Zoom. The members are happy to welcome new members. so please let us know if your are interested.
Writers' Forum
If you want to pose questions online and get different views on topics around academic writing (e.g. methods, experiences, ...), please visit our online-forum on Ilias.
