Writing Strategies, Time Management and Motivation
A workshop offered by the Bonn Graduate Center
This workshop provides in-depth insights into your individual writing habits during your doctorate. We will explore different writing strategies and learn methods to better plan and manage your writing time in order to complete your tasks more effectively.
In-person Workshop
Friday, January 9, 2026
9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Trainer
Dr. Alexandra Leipold
Language
English
Location
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47*
Target Group
Doctoral students
Track(s)
Research
Certificate
8 units are applicable within the Doctorate plus certificate
* The premises have limited accessibility. Please contact us if you need assistance.
Description
Time management and writing habits influence long-term motivation!
• Struggling to stay motivated?
• Do you tend to procrastinate on important tasks?
• Always feel like there's not enough time in the day?
This workshop helps doctoral students integrate effective writing, time, and self-management techniques into their daily routines. We place a strong emphasis on developing consistent writing habits and highlight the connection between successful writing strategies, efficient time management, and sustained motivation.
Participants will gain in-depth insights into their personal writing behavior during the doctoral process. We will analyze individual writing strategies and explore practical methods for better scheduling and managing writing time—ultimately supporting timely progress and completion of tasks.
Content
- Knowing writing behaviour, writingy types and writing strategies
- Learning about organizational tools, review effective time management strategies and
resources, establish what your priorities are during your doctorate - Reflecting on intrinsic and extrinsic motivation focused on a long-term project such as
doctorate - Theoretical introduction to the influence of time management and writing behaviour on
your motivation
Creditable for the Micro Credential 'Resilience & Well-Being'
Micro Credentials for doctoral students offer the opportunity to systematically add key future skills to your professional expertise. You can apply for a Micro Credential if you successfully complete at least four workshops from one area of expertise.
Feedback from Participants
"The lecturer was really nice and well organized. The course helped me to reflect on my motivation and my time management." (Participant 2024)
Contact
Bonn Graduate Center
Address
Alte Sternwarte
Poppelsdorfer Allee 47
53115 Bonn
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