| Title | Time | Room | Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scientific Paper Writing (Advanced) | 10.02.2026 09:00 - 17:00 (Tue) | TUM Graduate School: Boltzmannstraße 17, 85748 Garching bei München, Room 102 | Dr. Aniko Balazs |
| Scientific Paper Writing (Advanced) | 11.02.2026 09:00 - 17:00 (Wed) | TUM Graduate School: Boltzmannstraße 17, 85748 Garching bei München, Room 102 | Dr. Aniko Balazs |
Participants will get insight into:
- The norms and requirements of scientific journal editors;
- The role of strategic communication with editors and reviewers;
- The gains from reviewing literature;
- Questions of self-organization and self-review as part of the writing process.
- The use of Large Language Models, such as DeepL, ChatGPT and ScholarAI & Co., as writing assistants in scholarly writing.
This workshop opens young scientists a deepened view into optimized text production in English from the standpoint of editors and reviewers, weaving together strands from various disciplines including linguistics, rhetoric and dramatic theory. Upon completion of the course, participants will be able to:
- Increase their writing productivity by using techniques that match their strengths
- Trim their narrative to express ideas concisely without loss of precision
- Implement rhetorical devices to emphasize the scientific validity of their contents
- Practice peer review to use metacognitive knowledge in their own writing
- Deliver pitch-perfect scientific papers for publication
Customized contents will be explored by the participants through text analysis on different levels and simulations of the review process in group work. Trainer input will channel discussions to allow participants reap long-term personal benefit from the outcomes. Self-reflection of participants will be rounded off by a one-on-one consultation with the trainer.
During the doctorate │End of the doctorate
Active participation in all phases of the course from preparation to follow-up.
None.
Prior to the course, participants will be contacted by the trainer to answer preparatory questions, do some lead-in reading, and send a writing sample for diagnostic purposes.
- It was a very well organized course. I think it is vey useful for me since it offered not only theory as well as practical exercise. We also received lots of practical information of all kinds of tools which would be helpful in my future writing.
- The trainer was very experienced in teaching the technical aspects of scientific writing, a sorely needed subject in an academic environment.
- Very useful tips, instructor also worked specifically with our texts and pointed some of our deficiencies, which is incredibly helpful.
Dr. Aniko Balazs, holding a PhD in Comparative Sociolinguistics, is an independent writing consultant with extensive experience in academic writing and communication. For over twenty years, she has worked as a translator and interpreter in English, Russian, German, and Hungarian, specializing in medicine and information technology. Since the establishment of the TUM Graduate School in 2009, she has been instrumental in educating generations of doctoral candidates through in-house writing courses and kick-off seminars. As a freelance trainer, she conducts workshops on scientific and technical writing for universities, research centres, graduate schools and industry partners, offering individual writing and editing consultancy services. Aniko´s work is marked by her ability to bridge cultures, languages and disciplines, making her a valuable contributor to enhancing academic and professional communication.