From the Idea to the Bachelor's Thesis: Writing a Synopsis & Academic Work

Before you start your Bachelor's thesis, it is advisable to draw up an exposé – your roadmap for structured and targeted research. Especially for international students, this can be a valuable guide to familiarise yourself with the academic requirements at German universities.

In this workshop, you will learn how to create a convincing exposé and prepare yourself specifically for academic work.

Contents of the workshop

Academic language and writing skills

• Expand your academic vocabulary and consolidate grammatical basics.
• Practical writing exercises on various text types such as summarising, comparing, discussing and analysing in order to formulate content in a precise and structured way.
• Introduction to correct citation, bibliography, formatting and gendering according to academic standards.

Questions and topic identification

• Development and precise formulation of research questions as a basis for academic work.

Structuring and planning

• Strategies for organising longer academic papers.
• Creating realistic schedules and work steps for effective work organisation.

Exposé creation

• Practical exercises for writing a synopsis, including presentation and joint discussion.

Individual coaching

• Personal consultation hours and individual coaching sessions for the targeted optimisation of the individual exposé.

Dates

• Wednesday, the 21^st of May 2025: 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (presence)
• Friday, the 23^rd of May 2025: 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (online)
• Wednesday, the 28^th of May 2025: 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (presence)
• Friday, the 30^th of May 2025: 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (online)
• Wednesday, the 4^th of June 2025: 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (online)
• Wednesday, the 11^th of June 2025: 2.30 pm – 6.00 pm (in person)

*The personal consultation session for the targeted optimisation of the individual exposé can be arranged individually with the writing trainer.