For the Fall 2024 term, the Writing Center will present workshops virtually to help you polish up your essays, write your discussion board posts, and learn to work through any stage of the writing process. Each semester we present a four-part workshop series, "The APA Research Paper," which will break down the process of writing an APA-style research paper.
Virtual workshops can be accessed at:
https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
There is no registration required. Below, you will find session descriptions, as well as dates and times. Please contact the Writing Center through the Student Success Commons' main number: (708)-534-4090 with any questions.
Grad School Projects: Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations
As the culminating project of a master's or doctoral program, a successful capstone, thesis, or dissertation requires discipline, research, and skillful reading. This workshop is ideal for grad students looking for a detailed explanation of the process of researching and writing a major project, its various chapters, and tips on refining your work.
Grad School Projects: Capstones, Theses, and Dissertations
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Virtual)
The virtual workshop and be accessed at the following link:https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
Conciseness in Writing
Effective writing relies on a writer's ability to convey thoughts and ideas using just the right words. In this workshop, we will provide tips on ways to edit your writing, from eliminating redundancy and "to be" verbs to selecting the most precise words.
Conciseness in Writing
Tuesday, September 24, 2024, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (On Campus)
This is a virtual workshop and be accessed at the following link:https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
Finding Your Focus
Finding exactly what you want to write about and understanding why you want to write
about are both important. Putting that information into writing is a key part
of a successful piece of writing. In this session, we will discuss arriving at
and writing a focus statement.
Finding Your Focus Powerpoint
Tuesday, October 1, 2024, from 6:00pm - 7:00p.m. (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from Noon - 1:00pm (Virtual)
These virtual workshops can be accessed at the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
Organizing Your Writing
Shaping your writing in a way that is easy for the reader to follow will make your writing more effective. This workshop will help you determine where your writing might "go off the path" and guide you toward organizing your work in the best manner possible.
Organizing Your Writing Thursday, September 26, 2024 from 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Virtual)
The virtual workshop can be accessed at the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
Organizing Your Writing Powerpoint
Mastering Literature Reviews
Whether you are writing a literature review as a stand-alone assignment or as a chapter of a graduate thesis or dissertation, understanding a literature review's format, purpose, and organization will serve you well in your research. This workshop clarifies all aspects of the literature review.
Mastering Literature Reviews
Monday, September 30, 2024, from Noon - 1:00pm (Virtual)
Wednesday, October 28, 2024, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Virtual)
The virtual workshop can be accessed at the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
PowerPoint Presentation:Mastering Literature Reviews
Supporting Your Ideas
Giving your reader enough information to understand and believe what you wrote is very important. This workshop will discuss the elements of successful writing, including providing definitions of specialized language, providing examples that make a point, and perhaps even relying on outside sources to support your work.
Supporting Your Ideas:
Friday, October 11, 2024, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm (On Campus)
Supporting Your Writing PowerpointStyle and Mechanics
One of the ways that readers determine that a writer is "reliable" and "educated" is grammatically correct writing. This workshop will provide methods for proofreading your work to find and correct these kinds of errors in your writing.
Styles and Mechanics:
Monday, September 16, 2024, from Noon - 1:00pm (On Campus)
Style and Mechanics PowerpointThe APA Research Paper: Getting Started
Make a plan and make the grade! This workshop will show you how to find the resources that you need to write an almost stress-free research paper. Included will be discussions of analyzing the assignment to make certain your paper is on target; APA documentation styles and where to find the templates and information that make it so much easier; and the importance of developing a focus statement to make organizing the paper a snap.
Getting Started PowerpointAPA Workshop Series: The Research Paper: Getting Started: Session 1
Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 7:00pm - 8:00pm (Virtual)
Thursday, October 10, 2024, from 1:00pm - 2:00pm (Virtual)
The virtual workshops can be accessed at the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
The APA Research Paper: Mastering APA Documentation Style
From templates to make formatting a snap, crediting sources in your paper, to following rules about contractions, this workshop will help you navigate APA formatting and style. If APA makes you nervous, come to this workshop!
APA Style PowerpointMastering APA Documentation Style: Session 2
Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm(Virtual)
Monday, October 14, 2024, from Noon - 1:00pm (Virtual)
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 from 6:00-7:00pm (Virtual)
The virtual workshops can be accessed at the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
The APA Research Paper: How to Use Your Sources without Plagiarizing: Paraphrasing without Pain
This workshop will show you how to paraphrase your sources so that you don’t plagiarize, as well as show you how to credit each source properly. Included will be a discussion of plagiarism, ways to make certain that you avoid it, and the easiest way to properly format your Reference Page.
Paraphrasing and Citing PowerpointHow to Use Your Sources without Plagiarizing - Paraphrasing without Pain: Session 3
Wednesday, September 25, 2024, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Virtual)
Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 1:00pm -2:00pm (On Campus)
The virtual workshops can be accessed at the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
The APA Research Paper: Finishing Touches
Almost finished with the research paper, but not quite? This workshop will show you what to look for to make certain that you submit a winning paper; an editing checklist to show you what to look for and resources to provide knowledgeable revision suggestions will be offered.
Finishing Touches PowerpointThe Finishing Touches on a Research Paper: Session 4
Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 6:00pm - 7:00pm (Virtual)
Monday, October 28, 2024, from 3:00pm-4:00pm (Virtual)
The virtual workshops can be accessed at the following link: https://us.bbcollab.com/guest/36d830c54e6c4f3985ebfff08cd7a806
Writing Responses, Reflections, Essays, and Strong Discussion Posts
Winning Essays for Standardized Tests, Scholarships, and Graduate
Admission Applications
Are you thinking about applying for a scholarship? Need to write an essay for admission to graduate school? Boost your chances with a winning essay. Showcase your strengths and talents so the selection committee will know you are the best choice. This workshop will offer the "dos and don'ts" for writing a good essay, help you develop a plan, and provide sources for further one-on-one help during the process.
Winning Essays for Standardized Tests, Scholarships, and Graduate School Admission Applications
Friday, November 15, 2024, from Noon - 1:00pm (On Campus)