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Resources for Writing in English

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English has become an essential and indispensable part of academic studies and research today. This article gives you a few resources for writing academic English and gives answers to common questions on how to improve your English writing skills.

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Literature recommendations

Murray, Rowena (2011): How to write a thesis. 3rd ed. Maidenhead, England: McGraw Hill.

  • This book covers issues such as working out the criteria for your thesis, writer’s block, writing a literature review, making notes into a draft and much more. The author introduces practical writing techniques such as freewriting, generative writing and binge writing.
  • Start to read: How to write a thesis

Skern, Tim (2011): Writing scientific English. A workbook. 2nd ed. Wien: facultas.wuv.

  • Success in science depends on effective communication in English. This workbook is specifically designed to give under- and post-graduates confidence in writing scientific English. Examples and exercises show how to avoid common errors and how to rephrase and improve scientific texts.
  • Start to read: Writing scientific English

Questions

What are common grammar mistakes made by non-native speakers in academic writing?

Non-native speakers often struggle with overusing long, complex sentences, which may lead to confusion.

How can I improve my sentence structure in English?

Focus on writing clear, simple sentences before attempting complex ones. Ensure that each sentence has a subject, verb, and object and avoid unnecessary words. Reading academic texts in English can help you notice typical patterns. Practice by rewriting your sentences for clarity and getting feedback from a native speaker or language tool.

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Why Do I Have to Cite?

Why cite at all? To prove facts: You state where your information comes from, ideally tracing it back to the original source. This not only respects copyright but also gives your readers the opportunity to examine methods and details for themselves. Example: 90 percent of Wikipedia authors are male (Bayer 2013). To build on existing …

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Finding Support During the Writing Process

Fellow students An important resource during your writing process is your fellow students. Students from higher semesters may be willing to share their own helpful experiences, while students from the same semester might have special insights or knowledge that complement your own. Talking about your topic can help you solve problems, clarify your ideas, and …

Faculties: AC, AMP, AR, BI, BW, D, EFI, IN, MB/VS, SOH, SW, VT, WT

Contributors: Maria Noll, Schreibzentrum, Dzifa Vode, Deirdre Rieker

This article was published in October 2025 and last updated in January 2025.

Faculties: AC, AMP, AR, BI, BW, D, EFI, IN, MB/VS, SOH, SW, VT, WT

Contributors: Maria Noll, Schreibzentrum, Dzifa Vode, Deirdre Rieker

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