What is writing consultation?

Writing consultation is a format for a confidential conversation about your questions and issues with academic writing. It is free for all students, doctoral candidates and other members of TU Darmstadt. We offer consultations in German, English and several other languages.

Where writing consultation can help:

  • Support in the conception and writing of all scientific texts (BA and MA thesis, seminar paper, essay, protocol, doctoral thesis, etc.)
  • Advice on applications for jobs, scholarships, internships, etc. (cover letter, letter of motivation, CV)
  • Feedback on sections or paragraphs of texts
  • Help with writing in a foreign language (German, English and several other languages)
  • Possible topics for a writing consultation include:
    • Identification and delimitation of topics
    • Developing a question
    • Reading strategies and dealing with literature
    • Getting started with writing
    • Structuring scientific texts
    • Time management and self-management
    • Revision strategies
    • Overcoming writing obstacles and other writing difficulties

Make sure you have also checked our FAQ-list for further information.

Open consultation hours (no appointments)

Please note:

In order to have sufficient time for every consultation, we ask our clients to contact our Skype accounts no later than 45 minutes before closing time (e.g. 6.15 p.m., if we close at 7 p.m.).

Open consultation hours – no appointments Where do the consultation hours take place?
Monday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. On site at the SchreibCenter (S1|03 room 52c, Hochschulstr. 1), in German
Wednesday 2 p.m. – 4 p.m. On site at the SchreibCenter (S1|03 room 52c, Hochschulstr. 1), in German

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