UB|SchreibCamp - the writing week for students

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Save the date!UB|SchreibCamp:
Your upgrade for scientific work and writing projects

The next UB|SchreibCamp will take place in the week from 17.02. to 21.02.2025 in the GW/GSW Library on the Essen campus.

The one-week event is geared towards writing academic papers. The program includes planning, citation, literature management and tips on Word, LaTex and other tools. Experts from the library training team offer individual advice and support in the RechercheCafé.

You can motivate yourselves in joint writing sprints and find writing buddies who will also support you after the camp. There are also offers from university sports and psychological counseling.

SchreibSprints: Info & dates     FAQ

FAQs - all your questions

Why should you join?

We know it from our own experience: writing academic texts is not something you can do on the side, and it can sometimes feel overwhelming. In addition, you often feel like the only person who has to tackle the challengs of writing - it is helpful to know that others feel the same way.

What do former participants of the UB|SchreibCamp say?

We asked you what you liked about the UB|SchreibCamp ... here are the answers:

  • "The most important thing for me was a productive environment and other fellow students. BaseCamp was ideal, with a relaxed yet focussed atmosphere and other people."
  • "I liked having a fixed place and a kind of 'commitment' to come to the library and write."
  • "What helped me? The group atmosphere, the rooms and the new people with whom it was easy to 'just go with the flow'."
  • "The chance to take a break together motivated me to reach my goal by then."
  • "The most important thing for me was no longer feeling alone while writing my term paper."
  • "What helped the most was the lunchtime exercise followed by a writing sprint. This meant I didn't experience a midday low and kept me very balanced and able to work productively."

When and where?

The next UB|SchreibCamp will take place in the week from 17.02. to 21.02.2025 in the GW/GSW Library on the Essen campus.

In our BaseCamp you will find an info Point, a cup of coffee and several writing tips from your WritingBuddies and our experts. In addition to a space for consultations, we have various training rooms for the courses and another training room for our WritingSprints. Please register for the sessions. Registrations will be activated in our Moodle course room two weeks ahead.

For whom?

The UB|SchreibCamp is open to all UDE students who have an academic term paper in front of them and may want to hand it in soon.

Are you studying at another university and would like to take part in the UB|SchreibCamp?
No problem! Just send us a message to schreibcamp.ub@uni-due.de.

How?

Participation is of course free of charge. There are limited spots for the sessions. Please register in our Moodle course room.

Why are we doing this?

Our aim is for you to find a good writing community that helps you write your text, motivates you, and shows you that you are not alone in facing the sometimes very challenging task of writing.

What happens next, how can I register?

You can find all information about registration here on the website and in our Moodle course room. Registration will be activated approx. two weeks before the start of the event. We will inform you about the announcements in the forum and of course on our our Instragram channel (@ub.de).

If you have any questions, please write to us at schreibcamp.ub@uni-due.de.