Newsletter 35/ 20.08.2024
Focused Writing Group Program for Doctoral Candidates (NEW Online for night owls)
Dear Doctoral Candidates,
The Graduate Academy would like to invite doctoral candidates from all faculties to participate in the Focused Writing Group Program. The program will provide participants with a physical working space, experts on call, and a community of like-minded peers to support doctoral researchers in their academic and dissertation writing process.
Registration is now open for the upcoming cycle (October–December).
When and Where? In-person meetings will take place on Wednesdays every two weeks from 9:30 am–12:30 pm at the Käthe Leichter Forum (INF 370).
- Focused writing group I – trainer: Laura – start date: October 9th, 9:30 am–12:30 pm; https://kursdatenbank.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/de/kurs/203-focused-writing-group-program
- Focused writing group II – trainer: Sergio – start date: October 16th, 9:30 am–12:30 pm; https://kursdatenbank.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/de/kurs/202-focused-writing-group-program
NEW!!! ONLINE Focused writing group (for night owls) – trainer: Sergio (Online) – start date: October 9th, 7:00-9:30 pm; https://kursdatenbank.graduateacademy.uni-heidelberg.de/de/kurs/204-focused-writing-group-program
Please note: to register, first log into the database using your Uni-ID!
What are the Graduate Academy focused writing groups?
A focused writing group is a community of six to eight doctoral candidates who meet on a regular basis to work towards composing an academic text. Participants work on their own projects but do so within a peer-based environment and with the support of a team of tutors. The latter will assist each group over the course of three months with meetings taking place every two weeks. An individual as well as a group working space with power connections, wireless access, and basic office supplies will be made available for participants during each of the three-hour sessions.
What is in it for you?
- Obtain structured support
- produce ongoing writing towards specific goals and deadlines
- Write in a peer-based setting
- share and discuss work in-progress
- develop a “community” of academic writers in the interest of support, collegiality, and solidarity
- Receive specialised tutoring / guidance
- learn to apply strategies and focused exercises on selected topics related to academic writing
Who can participate?
The focused writing groups are open to doctoral candidates from all faculties regardless of the stage of their research. However, the Graduate Academy’s writing support team will facilitate the formation of specific groups based on common goals, interests, and similar levels of advancement.
What is the Online Evening Focused Writing Program?
When it comes to focused writing, are you a night owl as opposed to an early bird? If yes, the Graduate Academy is pleased to align with your preferred writing hours! With the support of a writing consultant, we are happy to give you a common online space and guidance to meet your dissertation writing goals.
Don't miss the chance to enroll in our Focused Writing Program – be it in person or online! Registration is now open (until September 24)!
Kind regards,
The team of the Academic Writing Support
