Thesis Journal
Your Guide to Efficient, Structured, and Successful Academic Writing.
It includes practical tasks that will guide step by step through the writing process, because writing well is a skill that you can learn. Useful tips and exercises will help you with your work - in the area or topic of your choice. The Thesis Journal was developed by the founders of the Writing Institute. It is based on years of proven methods and findings in both writing research and practical experience in writing centers at German and American universities.
Get valuable tips and learn how you can:
- narrow the topic
- formulate the research question
- create an outline
- select relevant literature
- start the writing process
- revise your text
- select language and style
- finalize and submit your thesis
Your successful thesis starts here!
Writing an academic thesis can often feel as complex as the subject itself. How do you narrow down your topic? Which aspects of structuring should you prioritise? How do you identify relevant and reliable sources? How can you write in a way that is both scientifically accurate and comprehensible? And most importantly, how do you start the writing process?
Whether it’s an essay, empirical paper, bachelor’s or master’s thesis, or doctoral dissertation, the Thesis Journal supports students, doctoral candidates, and researchers through every crucial stage of academic writing. It helps to view the process as a learnable skill, approach it with structure, and eliminate unnecessary stress.
About the authors:
Dr Stephanie Dreyfürst and Zara Tariq, founders of the Writing Institute, conceptualised, developed, and refined the Thesis Journal. With their extensive expertise in the study and facilitation of academic writing processes, they understand the typical challenges writers face and offer practical, research-backed advice alongside personalised support. The Writing Institute also provides in-person and online workshops on academic writing. Additionally, trained tutors are available for individual online writing consultations.