Writing in academic English can seem challenging and daunting for anyone. However, understanding certain characteristics and requirements of this very specific area of writing will help you become a more fluent and confident writer who can effectively navigate even complex writing assignments. In this workshop, you will examine the most important elements of academic writing and understand how to use certain strategies to enhance your academic writing proficiency.
Topics:
- Components of the writing process and their significance (including the role of peerreview)
- Quoting, paraphrasing, and using citations in academic writing
- Specific stylistic characteristics of academic writing
- Five elements of the rhetorical situation and how understanding these can help you become a better and more effective writer
- Common words and phrases in academic writing that will make your writing sound more scholarly
This workshop is offered in English and will take place via MS Teams:
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Besprechungs-ID: 386 057 140 751 0
Passcode: LW9Jo9Qb
Presenter: Dr. Yasmin Rioux, Academic Writing and Research Methods Specialist and Consultant (Referentin Schreib- und Methodenwerkstatt)
Registration: Please register by December 30, 2026, using the registration form Study Skills. Do you have any questions beforehand? If so, feel free to email schreibwerkstatt@fra-uas.de.