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Others December 19, 2025
[From Center for Academic Writing at Komaba] Writing & Presentation Support and Events
Center for Academic Writing at Komaba (CAWK) provides support for students' learning, coursework, and research.
Below is an overview of our tutorials, language support, and related events.
[Support Services] More Details: https://cawk.c.u-tokyo.ac.jp/startguide/
English / Japanese Support (for Master's Students):
- CAWK offers one-on-one tutorial support for UTokyo master's students (humanities and social sciences).
- We assist with academic writing and research, including master's theses, as well as oral presentations such as class presentations and conference talks.
- In tutorials, you can consult individually with a graduate student tutor about your work.
- Sessions last 40-80 minutes and are available either on Zoom or at CAWK.
- You are welcome to book / use a session at any stage, from developing ideas and structure to polishing a near-final draft.
Second Foreign Language Support
- We provide one-on-one speaking practice in the following second foreign languages:
Italian, Korean, Spanish, German, Chinese, French, and Russian. - Sessions are tailored to your proficiency level and are offered in person or via Zoom
- Some languages are supported by native-speaking TAs!
Resources for Writing Academic Papers and Reports
A variety of resources, including video materials, are available on the CAWK website to support academic writing and presentations.
[Events and Workshops]
A Certain Methodology for Academic Writing -- Theory and Practice of Description:
This workshop is designed for undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in methods for writing papers and reports. Using Western artworks as examples, participants will have hands-on experience with the method known as "description".
"Description" refers to succinctly and objectively explaining the subject or phenomenon under consideration, typically at the beginning of an academic paper.
Although the workshop content will focus on art history, the method is applicable to a wide range of fields in the humanities and social sciences. We welcome participants from diverse academic backgrounds.
Date：Tuesday, January 13, 2026, 12:15-13:00 (Food and drinks are allowed)
Venue：Room 206, 2nd Floor, Building 10, Komaba Campus I (along the ginkgo tree avenue)
Facilitator：Yui Toyoda (Project Assistant Professor, Center for Academic Writing at Komaba)
Language：Japanese
Available for：UTokyo undergraduate and graduate students
How to Join (Free participation)：Please fill the registration form
*We also welcome participants who wish to join on the day without prior registration.
Writing Cafe -Reference Reading Month-
The Writing Cafe serves as a virtual study space, offering participants an ideal environment to advance their research. It is designed for those who:
- find it challenging to maintain focus while studying alone
- want to keep motivated when working at home
- wish to enhance their productivity in a limited timeframe
- feel uneasy working alone on a paper
- wish to have a colleague with whom you could work
We encourage participants to set outputs (results/goals) such as making memos, even if it is just summarizing materials or reading.
During breaks and at the end of the session, participants can refresh themselves with conversations about their research and work, along with reporting their progress.
The appeal of the Writing Cafe is not only to improve your research efficiency through short, concentrated work, but also to interact and connect with other researchers across fields! Please feel free to join us.
December is Reference Reading Month! Take your time and dive deep into your sources. Make good use of our café hours for focused reading.(^^)/
We've also launched an X account -- @CAWK_EVENT_UT -- to share updates and live coverage of our events. Please follow us for the latest information!
Event flow:
(1) Declare your tasks and goal for the day.
(2) Engage in research activities while connected via Zoom.
*Utilize timed intervals, alternating between focused work and casual interaction.
*Feel free to turn your camera on or off during the session.
(3) Share your progress and outcomes.
(4) Casual discussions and exchange information on specific topics *optional
Date：
Dec 4 (Tue), 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dec 7 (Sun), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dec 12 (Fri), 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Dec 14 (Sun), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dec 16 (Tue), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dec 17 (Wed), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dec 22 (Mon), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Dec 23 (Tue), 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Language：Mainly Japanese
*You are also welcome to use English during the discussion session.
*Please note that instructions and guidance in the event are only in Japanese.
Available for：All members of the University of Tokyo (no restriction on year or field of study)
★ Participation is open to all students regardless of department or year!
★ Friends of participants from other universities or researchers from other institutions are also very welcome!
★ Whether you are based at Komaba or Hongo Campus, we warmly invite you to join!
How to Join：【By the end of the event】Please fill the registration form
