Projects at SchreibCenter

Writing Fellows

In the pilot project “More Writing Competence in STEM Subjects” (2023/2024), we are developing a concept for subject-related writing support by adapting the writing fellows concept to the specific needs of TU Darmstadt.

Project: More writing competence in STEM subjects.
Goal: Enabling students of STEM subjects to develop the key competence of writing at an early stage and in a subject-related manner.
Action: Development, implementation and evaluation of a Writing Fellows Program at TU Darmstadt.
Target groups: Students and teachers in STEM subjects.
Languages: Courses and writing assignments in English and German.
Project duration: 2023-2024; two pilot phases: winter semester 2023/24 and summer semester 2024.
Project coordination: Anna Brockhaus
Funding: Central QSL funds (LeNA funds)

What are writing fellows?

As trained peer tutors, writing fellows accompany courses which contain at least one writing assignment. They provide students with text feedback that is not tied to a grade and consider the feedback requests of both the instructor and the students.

Can I participate in the Writing Fellows Program with my course?

You can participate…

  • if your course is in a STEM discipline,
  • if you include at least one mandatory writing assignment,
  • if you consider writing as an important skill,
  • if you want to optimize the time-consuming review of student texts.

How do I benefit from this program?

  • Reviewing and grading student texts will become more efficient.
  • Writing fellows provide feedback on your text assignment from the student perspective.
  • Clear contact persons for students on scientific writing.
  • On request, the SchreibCenter will support you in the development of a didactically well thought-out writing assignment.
  • On request, support in dealing with student writing, including didactic impulses with regard to AI tools.

How do my students benefit from this program?

  • They will improve the quality of their texts (and their grades).
  • They will enhance their writing skills, especially revision skills and how to prepare for larger writing projects such as the final thesis.
  • Through the revision process, they get the opportunity to address their questions and insecurities in a safe, non-hierarchical setting and to learn in a peer setting.

I have questions or I am interested in the program.

Don't hesitate to contact us. Please feel free to send an email to the project coordinator Anna Brockhaus.

Can my study program participate in the writing fellows program?

If you think your program or course would benefit from the writing fellows program, it is best to forward the above information to your instructors.

How can I become a writing fellow?

We have already recruited students for the first pilot of the program (WiSe 2023/24). If you are interested in joining us for the summer semester of 2024, please contact the project coordinator, Anna Brockhaus.

How will I be prepared to be a writing fellow?

You will participate in a training course and receive a certificate. You can read about the contents of the training here .

Anna Brockhaus

Anna Brockhaus M.A.

Contact

Anna Brockhaus is on parental leave. For urgent inquiries, please contact schreibcenter[at]spz.tu-darmstadt.de.