Academic project and time management: from planning to publishing

Abstract

Have you started your Bachelor’s, Master’s or Doctoral thesis or any other writing project, but don’t know how best to approach and structure the many work steps involved? In this course, you will receive useful methods and tools so you can always retain an overview and stay in control of it all: whether that’s your research project, drafting text, personal time management or communicating with your supervisor. Between the modules, you will work purposefully on planning your own project.

Learning Objectives

• apply the methods and tools that you need to define milestones and plan the next steps in your thesis or text;
• develop solutions to minimise risks and gain confidence in tackling your research and writing project;
• communicate more effectively with your stakeholders.

Content

• Project management: methods and tools, agile planning, identifying risks, rough planning of your research and writing project.
• Time and self-management: motivation, avoiding procrastination.
• Communication: identifying stakeholders, receiving support.
• Sprint 1 (on-site): Together, we will explore the foundations of project management and time management. You will get to know tools and methods.
• Sprint 2 (homework): With the tips and tools you have learned, you will move from rough to detailed planning, define tasks and milestones. You will use this to develop a concept for your project.
• Sprint 3 (on-site): Working in peer groups, you will present your concepts and compare, discuss and reflect on them. You will gain an overview of the stakeholders and risks of your current project. There is enough time to address areas of uncertainty.

Location

• ETH Zentrum
  ML E 13

Target audience

Language

Comment

Please note: The course consists of two modules. Between the two modules, you will work purposefully on planning your own project.

You can find the registration for the course under “Open activity webpage”. Please also note: Moodle-Kurs Ready for take-off: How to start your Bachelor’s and Master’s thesisScientific Writing

Accessibility

Access to and participation in our courses will be barrier-​free. Please contact us in advance at +41 44 632 21 35 or at info@library.ethz.ch so that we can optimally meet your needs.