Effective Strategies for Academic Writing

A Doctorate plus^BIGS workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center

This two-day workshop is packed with tips and strategies designed to streamline the
writing process, making it not only more efficient but also more enjoyable. Participants will learn the tools and techniques that make English text more engaging and readable. Ideally, everyone should come away from the course with a well-written abstract and/or introduction to a paper.

In-person Workshop

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 18, 2026
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Please register your interest in this workshop by September 10, 2025.

Registration closed

Trainer

Lesley-Anne Weiling

Language

English

Location

Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*

^{*The premises have limited accessibility. Please contact
us if you need assistance.}

Target Group

Doctoral students from the Bonn International Graduate Schools (BIGS)

Track(s)

Research

Certificate

16 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate

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Description

This two-day workshop is packed with tips and strategies designed to streamline the
writing process, making it not only more efficient but also more enjoyable. By
understanding that effective writing principles transcend disciplinary lines, this workshop
is designed to support you in articulating your thoughts clearly and compellingly, no
matter your area of specialisation. We also address the ethical and effective use of generative AI tools to support your writing process, helping you write with clarity, integrity, and confidence in the evolving world of academic publishing.

You are encouraged to bring along a sample of your current writing that will be the basis for peer review on the second day of the course. In addition, you can bring an example of a research article from your own research field that you found engaging, or where you aspire to publish.

Content

The writing process and techniques to overcome writer’s block and procrastination
Cultural differences in writing and reader expectations
Introducing a narrative structure into an academic text
Structuring an English paper
Composing well-structured paragraphs and sentences
Finding your scholarly voice and writing with authority
Writing compelling titles and abstracts
Identifying typical mistakes and how to avoid them
Ethical and effective use of generative AI in academic writing
Punctuating an English text
Self-editing and concise writing
Resources to support your writing
Peer review feedback and feedback from the instructor