During the semester break, the coaching team from the English writing center offers courses for doctoral candidates and researchers hoping to improve their language skills. An abstract appears above most journal articles and dissertations. This seminar discusses what an abstract is and how to write one; it also provides tips and points out mistakes to avoid when writing one. For more information, please contact: starck@zv.tum.de or register at https://wiki.tum.de/display/sprachenzentrum/Registration+for+English+Staff+Mobility+Courses