1.4. Supervising the PhD Thesis Writing Process

Writing a thesis (book, monograph, chapter, paper) is sometimes thought of as something that comes naturally because each person has an individual style of writing. Within that context, supervisors can support their PhD students by teaching them a systematic approach to developing a scientific storyline and guiding them in discerning which elements matter in drafting a text. In this workshop we combine theoretical aspects of thesis writing with practical tips and tools to add to your supervisory toolbox. When do you start talking about the table of contents of the thesis with your PhD student?, what are effective ways to give feedback on thesis writing?, how do you deal with authorships and other aspects of publication strategies? At the end of the workshop, participants have shared their good practices in supporting their PhD students in thesis writing.