The Academic Language Programme (ALP) is organizing four free writing workshops on 6, 7 and 8 May for students looking to improve their writing skills and process. Choose the workshop that best fits your wishes and the language of your assignments.
Science communication (Dutch)
Date and time: Tuesday 6 May 2025, 13:30-15:00
Location: BV-0H54
This workshop is only taught in Dutch. You can find the description here.
Structure and Substance in Academic Writing (English)
Date and time: Wednesday 7 May 2025, 13:30-15:00
Location: BV-0H54
Do you find it hard to come up with a clear structure for your text? Do you get feedback from your teacher that the organization of text isn’t clear? In this workshop we will look at how you can create a logical structure for your text and how you can make sure that your readers understand where you are going in your writing—and why. Our workshop will provide you with some concrete strategies to work on your organization and structure skills. More information.
Structure and Substance in Academic Writing (English)
Date and time: Wednesday 7 May 2025, 13:30-15:00
Location: BV-0H54
Do you find it hard to come up with a clear structure for your text? Do you get feedback from your teacher that the organization of text isn’t clear? In this workshop we will look at how you can create a logical structure for your text and how you can make sure that your readers understand where you are going in your writing—and why. Our workshop will provide you with some concrete strategies to work on your organization and structure skills. More information.
The No-Stress Writing Process (English and Dutch)
Date and time: Thursday 8 May 2025, 13:30-15:00
Location: BV-0H54
Do you often struggle with writing? Do you postpone writing your assignment until just before the deadline? Writing is a complex task which creates a lot of stress for many students. In this workshop you will learn about common causes why people get stuck, and you will learn strategies to get started again and be more effective in your writing. We will practise with various techniques that will help you to produce more text and make writing easier. At the end you'll make a personal action plan for your writing assignments. More information.
Sign up for any of the workshops by emailing us at alp.fgw@vu.nl.
Please note: A limited number of spots are available, full = full.