Veranstaltung

Date:

Module 1 | Thursday, 07.05.2026 | 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

! You haven't been admitted as a doctoral student yet and would like to participate in this workshop? Please register via our e-mail address: graduiertenakademie@tu-dresden.de !

Location:

Graduate Academy, Mommsenstr. 7, seminar room 4 (basement)

Description:

Writing is a central part of the PhD journey, but for many doctoral candidates, scientific writing can feel overwhelming. How can you manage your writing process to produce high-quality texts within the given timeframe?

This workshop series combines theoretical insights with hands-on writing techniques to help you navigate the challenges of academic writing. It is designed to support you in reflecting on your writing habits, exchanging ideas with peers, and building sustainable, productive writing routines.

Each module focuses on a key phase of the writing process. You can register for the full series or choose individual modules based on your needs.

Module 1 – Turning Ideas into a Research Project (07.05.2026)

Are you at the beginning of your PhD and struggling to define your topic, formulate a research question, or create a work plan? This module addresses the challenges of the orientation and planning phase. You will explore writing techniques to clarify the scope of your project, break it into manageable components, and draft a research proposal (exposé).

Module 2 - From Fragments to Framework: Structuring your Material (04.06.2026)

Module 3 - Getting Words on the Page: First Draft Writing (01.07.2026)

Module 4 - From Draft to Polished Chapter: Text Revision Strategies (27.08.2026)

With your registration you are required to accept the terms and conditions for participation.