Präsenz-Workshop
In this workshop, information is provided to develop the skill of writing for students first encountering academic writing. Here, participants will explore what academic writing is by developing an awareness for the required text structure of standard research papers in English. Then, the workshop focuses on linguistical and stylistic norms for these texts. Through the highlighted linguistic, stylistic, and structural norms, the participants learn what to focus on when wanting to communicate effectively.
In addition, the workshop offers an introduction to the writing process and developing a writing habit. Professional input from the trainer will alternate with practical written exercises and discussions. During the workshop, participants will complete and submit a text after the third day. Finally, a virtual individual consultation will be scheduled for each participant via Zoom as a fourth and final session on 24th June 2025. On this day, participants will receive an individual consultation that will focus on this text as well as any specific questions the participant may have.
Course Contents
- Developing an awareness for structural relationships, strategic elements, and linguistic and stylistic norms for academic writing in English
- Understanding the role of the reader
- Managing and engaging in the writing process
- Individual consultation
Instructor
Marcy Scholz has assisted various students with their written English, has helped edit textbooks and manuscripts as well as has been teaching “English for Specific Purposes” since 1993.
Target Group
BA and MA students of all disciplines (and prior to the first state examination), 12 participants max. Promovierende können nicht zugelassen werden.
Course Dates
- Wednesday May 21st; Tuesday May 27th; Wednesday June 4th 2025
- 10pm to 1pm each day
- Tuesday June 24th (individual consultation)
Location
The workshop will be held as an in-person seminar.
Please note: Depending on the current situation, we reserve the right to adapt course formats and content if necessary. In-person courses can therefore also take place online at short notice.
Course registration
- Please fill in the fields of the registration form and send it off (a copy of your registration will be sent to you automatically).
- Please only enter your @campus.lmu.de e-mail address.
- After some processing time, you will be informed by e-mail whether you have been allocated a spot on the course or else on the waiting list.
- You can register for a maximum of three LMU PLUS seminars per semester.