LRC READING/WRITING WORKSHOPS
Learning Workshops:
(For information on UDWPE workshops, please click here.)
Students 10 or more minutes late will not be admitted to workshops.
Mastering the Text: Close Reading and Annotation - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Reading in college is a challenging activity, but there are strategies you can use to navigate these texts smoothly. Come to the Close Reading and Annotation workshop where you will gain skills to help you:
- Read actively, not passively
- Use an effective multiple pass approach
- Work smarter, not longer, with annotation/note taking
- Think critically about the text, asking questions, and making connections to other texts, theories, and ideas.
Day/Time: Tuesday, February 4th at 3:30pm
Location: LRC, 3rd Floor, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Loretta
Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting: How to Integrate Seamlessly - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting: How to Integrate Seamlessly
Everyone knows that they need to use evidence from source materials in academic writing, but knowing when and how to use them will add credibility and complexity to your writing. Come to this workshop on summarizing, paraphrasing, and quoting where you will learn:
- The key difference between these three methods of source integration
- When to use the different methods
- How to use them accurately and effectively
- Why it matters!
Day/Time: Wednesday, February 5th at 3:30pm
Location: LRC, 3rd Floor, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Melissa
Avoiding Grammar Errors: Verbs, Articles and more - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Grammar Errors
Are you having trouble with grammar when you write in English? Could you use some strategies for locating the grammar mistakes in your essays and assignments? Come get help with:
- Noun-Verb Agreement
- Verb Tense
- Gerunds and Infinitives
- Count/Non-Count Nouns
- Articles
Date and Time: Tuesday April 21st at 2:30pm
Location: Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)
Outlining and Pre-writing: Strategies for Brainstorming and Organization - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Outlining and Pre-writing: Strategies for Organization
We have all felt it before: the panic, the paralysis, the mental block that always seems to arrive after the writing is assigned. Where to start? How to turn scattered thoughts into organized gold? What can help every writer turn away from procrastination and towards productivity?
No matter what type of assignment you are working on, pre-writing and outlining are helpful tools in the writing process. Come to the outlining and pre-writing workshop where you will learn tips and tricks to help you
- stimulate thoughts
- choose topics
- organize ideas
- get writing!
Day/Time: Tuesday February 11th at 3:30pm
Location: LRC, 3rd Floor, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Loretta
Crafting a Standout Personal Statement - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Crafting a Standout Personal Statement
Applying to graduate school but not sure how to approach the personal statement? Need some help "promoting yourself"? Wondering what is the difference between personal statement, statement of purpose, and goal statement?
Come find answers to all of these questions and more at the Personal Statement Workshop! We will discuss the form, content, and style of one of the most important documents you will ever write.
Day/Time: Wednesday, April 15th, 2:30pm
Presenter: Melissa
Location: Online via zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the start time)
The Essay Refresh - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
The Essay Refresh
Has it been a while since you had to complete a formal writing assignment? Do you need a refresher on the basics of college-level essay crafting? Come join us at the Essay Refresh where you will learn about:
- The fundamentals of essay structure
- Strategies for development
- Organizational tips
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 12th, 3:30pm
Location: LRC, 3rd Floor, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Melissa
Avoiding Grammar Errors (Run-Ons, Commas, and more - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Avoiding the 5 Most Common Grammar Errors
Are you struggling with run-ons and fragments? Confused about punctuation? In our “Avoiding the Five Most Common Errors” workshop, you will learn:
• How to correct run-ons
• When to use commas and apostrophes
• How to identify incomplete sentences
• How to avoid commonly misused words
• How to find and fix errors on your own
Date and Time: Wednesday April 22nd at 3:00pm
Presenter: Melissa
Location: Online via zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the start time)
Click here to sign up for grammar errors: run-ons, commas, and more
Understanding APA Formatting - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
APA Formatting Workshop
If you have questions about APA format--the running heads, the references, the parenthetical citations, and the general writing style--this workshop is for you.
* Basic formatting for documents and references
* How to cite correctly within your text
* How to integrate sources into your writing
**You will leave this workshop with templates that will help you format your work correctly every time!
If you are already working on something, feel free to bring it! (This is not necessary, however)
Date and Time: Monday, May 4th at 3:00pm
Presenter: Joseph
Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)
Understanding MLA Formatting - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
MLA Formatting
You've worked hard on your paper. Make sure your research is carefully presented in the correct format.
This workshop will help you follow MLA format in your parenthetical citations, your list of works cited, and the incorporation of evidence into your discussion. Hands on and interactive - if you are working on an assignment, feel free to bring it! **You will leave this workshop with templates that will help you format your work correctly every time!
Date and Time: Thursday, May 7th at 3:00pm
Presenter: Alexia
Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)
Writing Powerful Paragraphs - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Paragraph like a pro!
In the powerful paragraphs workshop, our goal is to help you understand the rules of unification and coherence so that you can learn to craft well-developed, cohesive paragraphs that readers can follow with ease no matter your writing situation. We will discuss:
- Common Traits
- Controlling Ideas
- Transitions
- Ways to Arrange Paragraphs
- Development and Length
Join us!
Date and Time: Tuesday, February 18th, 3:30pm
Location: LRC Classroom, 3rd Floor, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Loretta
Working with Sources - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Working with Sources
Academic assignments often call for you to locate, assess, and implement a variety of quality sources from multiple locations and mediums. Using sources effectively is hard work, but luckily the LRC has some tips and tricks to help you along the way. Come to the Working with Sources workshop where we will help you to:
- Find quality sources
- Keep track of where you are getting sources
- Evaluate the sources you have found
- Incorporate those sources into your writing
- Cite those sources responsibly.
Date and Time: Wednesday, February 19th at 3:00pm
Location: LRC, 3rd Floor, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Melissa
Writing the Annotated Bibliography - Completed for spring, but come see us in person!
The Annotated Bibliography
Getting started on some research?
Need to write an annotated bibliography, but aren't sure how?
Want help with formatting and requirements for this genre?
Come learn why you've been asked to write an annotated bibliography and what information it should include.
**You will leave this workshop with templates that will help you format your work correctly every time!
Day/Time: Tuesday March 3rd at 2:30pm
Location: LRC, 3rd Floor, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Loretta
Click here to learn how to write your annotated bibliography
The Literature Review - Completed for spring, but come see us in person!
Writing the Literature Review
Assigned a literature review and not sure where to begin? Come to this workshop, which will teach you:
- What the purpose of a literature review actually is
- How to create a focus for your lit review
- How to smoothly integrate sources into your writing
- What synthesis is and how to"do" it
- Correct formatting
Date and Time: Wednesday March 4th at 2:30pm
Location: LRC, Oviatt Library
Presenter: Melissa
Writing with "Flow" - Completed for March
Good Writing that Works and Flows
Join us for this dynamic workshop where you will learn rhetorical moves that will help you create effective, fluid writing. We will cover:
- Transitions and Bridges (sentence to sentence and paragraph to paragraph)
- Connections (to research and ideas)
- Signal Phrases
- Topic Sentences and Concluding Sentences
Day/Time: Wednesday, March 25th, 3:00pm
Click here to join us for Good Writing that Works and Flows
Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)
Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
One thing that practically every college student could use is more money to put towards their educational expenses, yet many scholarships every year go unclaimed. Stop letting procrastination and intimidation get in the way! Go for that scholarship! Come let us help you get started. We will discuss:
- Formatting – what should it look like? What shape should it take?
- Content – What do I include? What can I leave out?
- Tone and Language – How to be yourself and be “academic”
- The Writing Process – We will walk you through the steps, from brainstorming to proofreading
Date and Time: Tuesday April 14th at 2:30pm
Presenter: Loretta
Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)
Creating a Powerful Resume - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Creating a Powerful Résumé
Applying for a job? Competing for an internship? Working on an admissions packet for grad school and need to spruce up your work history? Come to the LRC and learn how to put your best foot forward, on the page, in our résumé /cv workshop! This workshop provides detailed explanations, as well step-by-step processes, for creating an effective and attention grabbing résumé /cv.
If you are already working on something, feel free to bring it! (This is not necessary, however)
Date and Time: Tuesday April 28th at 3:30pm
Presenter: Loretta
Location: Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)
Revising with Confidence - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Revising with Confidence
To revise means to "see again" and this process is exactly what we hope to teach you in our hands on, how to workshop about the art of revising your work!
We will cover how to check for/work on:
- Difference between revision and proofreading
- Prompt address and synthesis of information
- Balance between various elements of essay
- Focus consistency
- Organization and order
- Development and detail
- Closing clearly and correctly
Jon us!
Date and Time: Tuesday May 5th at 3:30pm
Presenter: Loretta
Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)
Creating Great Cover Letters - Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Cover Letters that Wow
Is your cover letter competitive enough to get you that highly selective internship or full-time job?
Come to our cover letter workshop and learn how to craft a cover letter that speaks for you. Learn how to:
- showcase your experiences
- highlight key language
- stand out from the crowd.
If you are already working on something, feel free to bring it! (This is not necessary, however)
Date and Time: Wednesday April 29th from 3:30pm
Presenter: Melissa
Location: Online via zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the start time)
Proofread Like a Professional -Completed for spring - but come see us in person!
Are you looking for strategies to polish and perfect your writing? This one-hour workshop will provide you with techniques for proofing your assignment before you hand it in.
This workshop will:
- Clarify the difference between proofreading and revision
- Explain the importance of carefully and critically re-reading your work
- Introduce you to proofreading tools and tricks that allow you to find and fix your errors
Date and Time: Wednesday May 6th at 3:30pm
Presenter: Melissa
Click here to sign up for the proofreading workshop
Location: Zoom, click here for the virtual room (5-10 minutes before the workshop)