Plagiarism
Students will learn what is considered plagiarism and ways to avoid plagiarizing in their writing through quizzes and discussion.
February 8, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
February 11, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
Active Reading for Understanding
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
February 22, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
February 25, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
Paraphrasing & Quotations
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.
March 8, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
March 11, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
Planning an Essay
This workshop will discuss how to approach writing an essay. Different types of essays will be explained, as well as how to create an essay plan with the use of pre-writing activities and outlines. There will be an opportunity to practice, so bringing a prompt for a current assignment is encouraged.
March 15, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
March 18, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
Thesis Statement & Topic Sentences
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.
April 5, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
April 8, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
APA Style Format
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.
April 12, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
April 15, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
MLA Style Format
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.
April 12, 2022, 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm in the ASC
April 15, 2022, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm online via Zoom
Decoding Prompts
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.
April 19, 2022, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
April 22, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
Writing a Research Paper
This workshop will discuss tips for how to approach tackling a research paper assignment. 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. Students will have an opportunity to create a writing plan for a research paper assignment; bringing a current prompt will be helpful and is highly encouraged.
April 26, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
April 29, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
Annotated Bibliographies
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.
May 3, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
May 6, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
Timed Essay Writing
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.
May 10, 2022, 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm in the ASC
May 13, 2022, 11:00 am - 12:00 pm online via Zoom
