Thesis Boost (3 days)

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Back by popular demand, Thesis Boost is here to help you work on your thesis in a supportive environment. Whether you need help with your thesis or just want to join a supportive community of student writers, this course is for you. Sign up below! 

CONTENT

Thesis Boost is an intensive course for BSc and MSc students who are currently writing a thesis. You will spend at least four hours per day working on your thesis. The rest of the programme includes short lessons on thesis writing, tips on how to deal with common writing problems, useful language resources, and multiple opportunities to receive one-on-one help from a UT Writing Centre tutor.

Keywords: thesis writing, common problems, practical tips, the writing process, planning, pre-writing, drafting, editing, self-care, feedback on writing, digital resources.

Language

Thesis Boost is for people writing in English. English is the main language of this course, with Dutch-language individual support available on at least one of the three days.

If you are writing in Dutch, or you want a Dutch-language course despite writing in English, please sign up for ''Scriptie Boost'' in the Dutch-language course finder: https://www.utwente.nl/nl/ces/language-centre/cursussen/1231141/scriptie-boost/.

example PROGRAMME

(Exact times and details may vary)

09:30 - 10:30

Group Work
-        exercises and discussions in small groups
-        opportunities to set daily goals

10:30 - 12:30

Individual Writing
-        time to work on your thesis
-        opportunities to meet with a writing tutor

12:30 - 13:30

Lunch Break

13:30 - 15:30

Individual Writing
-        time to work on your thesis
-        opportunities to meet with a  writing tutor

15:30 - 16:00

Coffee Break

16:00 - 17:00

Group Work      
-        exercises and discussions in small groups
-        opportunities to review daily goals

DURATION AND TIME INVESTMENT

This course consists of three days from 9.30-17.00. There are multiple breaks each day. You will spend at least four hours per day working on your thesis.

Course overview

  • Course code

    TB-

  • Programme is for

    BSc and MSc students who are working on their thesis.

  • Date

    See available dates below

  • Time

    09.30-17.00 hrs.

  • Location

    Vrijhof

  • Course fee

    UT bachelor and master’s students: €25 (NON-REFUNDABLE administration fee), payable at registration.

  • Maximum participants

    maximum 15 students

  • Trainers

    qualified UT Language Centre writing coaches

Further information      

Contact the UT Language Centre at utlc@utwente.nl for more information about Thesis Boost.

Did you know that you can get free individual help with your writing? Visit the UT Writing Centre website or email writingcentre@utwente.nl  for more information.

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