Writing Skills Workshops
As part of the CLRC workshop series, we have several Writing Skills Workshops scheduled for the current semester. The skills and strategies learned in the workshops can be applied to writing in classes across the curriculum. Instructors may contact the Writing Center staff to discuss the possibilities of collaborating on workshops for specific writing skills that pertain to their discipline.No pre-registration necessary. Arrive in time to secure a seat; limited to 36 participants each session.
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Spring 2013 WRITING SKILLS WORKSHOPS
(click here to download pdf of WSW schedule)
Open to students from all classes, including English, History, Communications, and Biology.
For any of the workshops, you may bring an assignment on which you are currently working, or use one of our examples.
No pre-registration necessary. Arrive in time to secure a seat; limited to 36 participants each session.
All workshops are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1:00 to 2 p.m. in the Cartwright Learning Resources Center, next to the Luria Library on West Campus.
Getting Started: Thursday, February 7th
Explore strategies and resources to understand any type of writing assignment and get started on the right track.
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop Activity 1 | Workshop Activity 2
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop HandoutWriting Anxiety: Thursday, February 21st
Stop avoiding the blank page. Develop strategies to increase writing confidence.
Your Writing Process: Thursday, March 7th
There is more than one way to write a paper. Explore different approaches for generating a first draft.
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop Handout
Revision Strategies: Thursday, March 21st
Improve drafting and revision skills by learning to check for clarity and correctness in your academic writing.
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop Handout
Essentials of Research: Monday, April 8th
Develop a plan for writing a research paper and learn how to find and evaluate sources.
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop Handout
Introduction to Citation: Thursday, April 11th
Learn how to identify sources and understand why and when to cite.
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop Activity
MLA Citation: Monday, April 22nd
Learn how to format your paper, build your works cited page, and construct in-text citations.
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop Activity
APA Citation: Thursday, April 25th
Learn how to format your paper, build your reference page, and construct in-text citations.
Workshop Presentation (pdf) | Workshop Activity
Facilitators
Michelle Detorie & Beth Taylor-Schott, Writing Center LTAs
Sally Chuah & Ellen Carey Reference and Instruction Librarians
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