canfertilize the learning of these subjects as well as engineering in general, the inclusion ofwriting/communication in the curriculum should become easier.Writing as a cognitive processIn order to write about something, we need to understand in depth what we write about - writingis therefore a learning strategy for reaching deeper knowledge and new insights. The writingprocess has been shown to have positive aspects besides that writing itself, for example toimprove student reflection [12, 13], and to improve critical thinking skills [14]. As noted earlier,both integration in regular courses and progression over the entire curriculum is important.Towards this aim, it is beneficial to break down ”writing” to units that can be distinguished