Gain clarity and focus I - ‎Introduction - What is the core of my doctoral project? - Research question(s) as a structural centre: Clarify the research idea, research question and objective or bring them back into focus

Gain clarity and focus II - Compare different doctoral formats (monographic vs. cumulative) - Clarify expectations (own, disciplinary, supervisors) - Integration & realisation: PhD compass to reflect on the status quo and upcoming tasks

Develop a solid structure - From research question to a solid outline: using the outline as a thinking and working tool - Functions of chapters/sections and the logic of argumentation in the dissertation - Different structuring principles: systematic, chronological, argumentative, thematic - Integration & realisation: reflecting on individual structural approaches

Enhance motivation and self-management - ‎What motivates me? - Identifying inner drivers and external blockers - Dealing with frustration, procrastination, and perfectionism - Setting realistic goals - Integration & implementation: creating a motivation profile, deriving individual strategies

Master time and project management I - Designing time management realistically and flexibly: tools and techniques - Planning work packages, project phases, milestones, and routines

Master time and project management II - Dealing with unproductive phases and setbacks - Integration & implementation: personal time and work plan

Organize your writing process - Structure of the writing process - Structure and argumentation of the text - Integration & implementation: reflecting on and planning writing processes and text structures

Next steps - Formulating your own roadmap for the next steps - Reflection in small groups: What do I take away? How will I implement it?