Basics of Academic Writing (B2)
Workshop, 30/05/2026
This workshop, designed for international students in the STEM subjects, offers a basic introduction to academic writing in English. We will cover the structure of research reports, the essentials of syntax and style, and how to effectively organize sentences and paragraphs in academic texts.
At a Glance
Basics of Academic Writing (B2)
Course Code: WS-R02-ENG10S26-1
Workshop
When?
- 30/05/2026
- 10:00 to 15:00
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Where?
online via Zoom and ILU
Costs
free of charge
Series of events
Academic coordinator
Katja Reerink
Registration
Online registration is possible here between March 27, 2026, 12:00 noon and May 20, 2026, 12:00 noon.
Organized by
This workshop is organized by the Language Learning Center in cooperation with the Department of International Affairs of TH Köln. Language Learning Center Department of International Affairs
Course units
6
Places
15
Certificate
Students who successfully participate in the Zoom meeting will receive a certificate and can have the workshop credited toward the “Ready, Study, Go” certificate program.
Please do not forget to register separately for the project.
Registration Form Project Ready, Study, Go
Requirements for participation
- This workshop is primarily aimed at international degree-seeking students from German and English-speaking STEM subjects (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics), but it is also open to international students from other disciplines at TH Köln.
- You are prepared to actively engage in all class activities.
- If you are enrolled in a degree program taught in German: Your English language skills are at level B2, proven by SLZ placement test (taken within the last two semesters) or by submission of a certificate (not older than two years).
- You have the necessary technical equipment: PC/laptop with camera and microphone, stable internet connection, valid campusID.
This workshop is based on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages.
CEFR
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Intended Learning Outcomes
After successful completion of the workshop participants will be able to
- describe important characteristics of Academic English and apply them accordingly;
- use linking devices to organize their ideas and arguments in sentences and paragraphs;
- produce coherent and cohesive texts in an appropriately academic register.
Content
Writing well in English in academic contexts requires not only a mastery of the language, but also a familiarity with the stylistic and structural conventions of academic texts. This workshop addresses both skill areas for students new to academic writing. We’ll address how to structure a research report and write strong introductions, how to develop coherent paragraphs, and how to employ key stylistic conventions and syntactical constructions of academic writing.
Throughout the workshop, participants will work with authentic student writing samples and have the opportunity to work on their own writing projects.
