Avoiding Plagiarism
September 16, 2022, 10-11am, Online
Students will learn what is considered plagiarism and ways to avoid plagiarizing in their writing through quizzes and discussion.
Active Reading for Understanding
September 30, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will review the SQ3R* method for improved reading comprehension and information retention. Students will practice this method and learn which information to prioritize in their note-taking. Bring a current reading assignment with which to practice.
*Survey, Question, Read, Recall, and Review
Paraphrasing and Quotations
October 7, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will offer additional practice for paraphrasing. Students will review when paraphrasing is preferred over using direct quotes in their writing, and vice versa. There will be an opportunity to practice, so bring a current assignment.
Planning Essays and Research Papers
October 14, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will discuss how to approach writing essays and research papers. We will go over the importance of pre-writing activities and outlines, in addition to suggestions for how to pace yourself and stay organized and focused on the requirements in the prompt. There will be an opportunity to practice, so bringing a prompt for a current assignment is encouraged.
Thesis Statements and Topic Sentences
October 21, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will offer extra practice for writing a thesis statement and topic sentences. We will review what they are as well as offer an opportunity to fine-tune those important writing skills. Bringing a current assignment for this practice is encouraged.
MLA Style Format
October 28, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will cover what the MLA writing style format is and how to write in accordance with that style. We will review document setup and how to cite the most commonly used sources for in-text citations and the Works Cited page. We will also touch on the dangers of using citation generators and good resources for students who are being asked to write in MLA. Bringing a current assignment will be helpful.
APA Style Format
November 4, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will cover what the APA writing style format is and how to write in accordance with that style. We will review document setup and how to cite the most commonly used sources for in-text citations and the References page. We will also touch on the dangers of using citation generators and good resources for students who are being asked to write in APA. Bringing a current essay assignment will be helpful.
Decoding Writing Prompts
November 18, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will go over how to understand prompts for writing assignments. Students will learn important keywords and phrases, as well as how to organize a simplified checklist of requirements to refer back to as they complete their assignment. Bringing a past or current prompt is highly encouraged.
Annotated Bibliographies
December 2, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will review what annotated bibliographies are and offer an opportunity to practice writing them with guidance. We will briefly touch on scholarly sources, including what they are and how to search for them. Bringing a current assignment for this practice is highly encouraged.
Timed Essay Writing
December 9, 2022, 10-11am, Online
This workshop will go over tips to prepare students for essay exams. We will review common organizational patterns that are often used for written tests, in addition to explaining how to approach writing for each pattern. Tips will also be discussed for how to prioritize the time allowed for in-class essays, as well as suggestions for how to practice writing with time restraints.
