The Writing Center Workshop Series provides students with opportunities to learn about a variety of writing-related topics, including information about basic writing skills, research papers, documentation formats, and employment materials. Each interactive presentation is designed to equip students with the skills they need to succeed at writing tasks in academic and professional environments. Students interested in attending any of these workshops can visit the Writing Center, located in FH 114-C, or call 661-1528 for more information. All workshops will be held in Lowrimore Auditorium (CEMC 114). No reservation is required. Faculty will be notified of their students' attendance at these workshops.

Writing Center Workshops - Fall 2009 Schedule

Avoiding Plagiarism—Wednesday, September 2, at 2:30 p.m.
Plagiarism is an offense that can result in serious academic and professional consequences.  Learn what it is and how to avoid it. 

Managing the Writing Process—Thursday, September 10, at 2:30 p.m.
Start your semester off right by learning how to manage your time, organize your materials, and develop your writing projects. 

Cross-referencing: Using MLA Format—Wednesday, September 16, at 2:30 p.m.
Discover the purpose for using MLA documentation, and pick up strategies for creating parenthetical citations and a Works Cited page. Also learn about the 2009 MLA style updates!

Making a Good First Impression: Writing Introductions —Thursday, September 24, at 2:30 p.m.
Learn some new strategies to grab your readers’ attention at the beginning of your academic papers! 

Writing for the Sciences: Lab Reports—Wednesday, September 30, at 2:30 p.m.  
Are you writing for a science course this semester?  Learn strategies for organizing and writing lab reports.

Understanding the Rhetorical Situation—Thursday, October 8, at 2:30 p.m.
Learn about the components of the rhetorical situation. Find out how to achieve your purpose for writing and meet the needs of your readers.

Documenting Sources: Using APA Format—Wednesday, October 14, at 2:30 p.m.
Explore the purposes for using APA documentation, as well as learn methods for using parenthetical citations and a reference page. Plus, learn about APA 2009 updates for citing sources.

Conquering Fragments and Run-ons—Thursday, October 22, at 2:30 p.m. -CANCELED 
RESCHEDULED: Thursday, October 29, at 2:30 p.m.
Having trouble figuring out where your sentences should begin and end? Come to this workshop to understand how sentences really work.

Conquering the Comma—Wednesday, October 28, at 2:30 p.m.
Why do we need commas in sentences? How do you know when to use them and when to leave them out of your sentences? Come to this workshop to find out how commas really work.

Improving Style—Wednesday, November 11, at 2:30 p.m.
Learn how to address questions of concrete and specific language, gender-inclusive phrasing, information order, subject/verb agreement, and superfluous “stage directions” in your writing.

Writing Effective Essay Exams—Thursday, November 19, at 2:30 p.m.
Preparing for Praxis?  Getting ready for finals?  Pick up some strategies to learn how to prepare for an essay exam and organize your responses!