PhD Courses in Denmark

The course aims to improve participants’ writing processes by training meta-reflection on the participants own writing process. This is done both theoretically by the introduction of research based mental models and by practice of several different tools while participants write on their own texts. The course is aimed at thesis writing.

A student who has met the objectives of the course will be able to:

• Structure their writing and define clear writing goals
• Use speedwriting to get started and to prompt new ideas and reflections
• Utilise smaller spans of time for writing and thereby keep the writing process going
• Distinguish between different phases in the writing process
• Create a storyline in their text
• Reflect on their challenges in writing and create conditions for efficient writing
• Make a realistic writing plan
• Get (back) their passion for writing

The following topics will be addressed: Writing goals and how to define them Speedwriting How to distinguish between producing content, structure and language Awareness of your mental state in the writing process Managing your energy Storytelling in academic texts How to plan your writing How to establish a sustainable and efficient writing practice