MISC
Academic Writing (AW)
Neu-Ulm University of Applied Sciences
August 18, 2025
Publication is an essential scholarly activity because it informs academic and other communities about lines of investigation, (and their outcomes) related to relevant phenomenon being studied. As such, it is the primary vehicle for adding to the body of knowledge. Recker (2021)
Writing a good research article is challenging and consumes a great deal of time and dedication. This course aims to support you in these endeavors by
You will advance your knowledge and skills in following areas.
This course combines class teaching, writing workshops, peer-reviews, and self-learning components.
The focus of the teaching sessions is on giving you input to aspects related to the strategy and process of working on academic manuscripts.
The aim of the writing workshops and seminars is to improve your (academic) writing.
The round-table discussions will help you to give constructive feedback and to move forward with your assignments.
In the course of the course, you will write and revise the introduction to your Master’s thesis. This and your critical reflection will be assessed (details see assignment section.
You will gain 5 ECTS for this course. This equals min. 125 hours workload for an average student required to pass the course.
Please prepare your schedule accordingly.
Required literature
For the writing and language part, you need to get a copy of following book:
@macgilchrist2014academic (approx. 14 EUR as an eBook).
Date | Topic | Lecturer | Preparation |
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Mon, 29.09.1 | Kick-off and Topic | Weeger | - |
Tue, 07.10. (morning) | Strategy, Process & Structure | Weeger | Develop two research questions for your thesis |
Tue, 07.10. (afternoon) | Writing Workshop Group #12 | Zenk | Read Macgilchrist (2014, Chapters 1–2.1) |
Tue, 14.10. (morning) | Review, Revisions & Ethics | Weeger | Read a hypothetical submission and sample reviews |
Tue, 14.10. (afternoon) | Writing Workshop Group #2 | Zenk | Read Macgilchrist (2014, Chapters 1–2.1). |
Tue, 21.10. (afternoon) | Writing Workshop Group #3 | Zenk | Read Macgilchrist (2014, Chapters 1–2.1) |
Tue, 28.10. (afternoon) | Writing Workshop Group #4 | Zenk | Read Macgilchrist (2014, Chapters 1–2.1) |
Thu, 30.10. | Deadline: Introduction (Initial Version) | - | - |
Tue, 04.11. | Announcement of Roundtable Groups | - | - |
Tue, 11.11. (afternoon) | Roundtable Discussions (mandatory) | Both | Prepare feedback on your group members’ proposals |
Tue, 18.11. | Announcement of Seminar Groups | - | - |
Tue, 25.11. | Seminar (Group 1, 2, 3)3 | Both | - |
Tue, 02.12. | Seminar (Group 4, 5)4 | Both | - |
Tue, 02.12. | Deadline: Reflection & Revision (group 1, 2, 3) | - | - |
Tue, 09.12. | Deadline: Reflection & Revision (group 4, 5) | - | - |
The kick-off will take place from 9 to 12.30 in E1.1.01
The groups will be arranged during the kick-off.
You only need to participate in your group’s seminar (approx. 1 hour)
You only need to participate in your group’s seminar (approx. 1 hour)