What: Surviving Your Essay/Research Assignment
When: Thursday, September 13
Time: 2:00– 2:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

Proofreading For Success
Tired of students turning in papers riddled with errors? Frustrated at the lack of time students spend in the proofreading stage of the writing process? Then send them to the Writing Center’s workshop “Proofreading for Success.” Many students do not know how to proofread and, therefore, often fail to complete this critical task. This workshop will show students several ways to critically proofread their own work and give them pointers to efficiently go through a draft while looking for errors. Handouts will be provided.

What: Proofreading For Success
When: Wednesday, September 26
Time: 1:00– 1:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it
Did you know that some students do not even know how to cite sources in a paper? Are you tired of receiving “cut and paste” documents from students who should know better? Then send them to the Writing Center’s “Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it” workshop. This discussion will show students how to avoid plagiarism and will stress the need to attribute work to the original author. Summarizing and direct quoting will be discussed, while handouts will be provided.

What: Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it
When: Monday, October 1
Time: 3:00– 3:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

MLA Citation Style for Beginners
Wondering if students will ever understand MLA style? Do you constantly get papers with incorrect MLA citations? Then send your students to the Writing Center’s “MLA Citation Style for Beginners” workshop. This interactive workshop will show students how to cite sources properly and give them clues on how to navigate the MLA Handbook. Handouts will be provided.

What: MLA Citation Style for Beginners
When: Friday, September 14
Time: 10:00 - 10:45 a.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

APA Citation Style for Beginners
Tired of students not formatting papers in correct APA style? Worried students might never comprehend how important it is to cite information properly? Then send these students over to the Writing Center’s “APA Citation Style for Beginners” workshop. This workshop will discuss reasons for using APA citation style and provide several examples of how to cite a variety of documents, both in text and on the reference page. Handouts will be provided.

What: APA Citation Style for Beginners
When: Monday, September 17
Time: 3:00 - 3:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

20 Most Common Errors
Do students give you a blank stare when you discuss grammar? Are assigned papers coming back riddled with sloppy constructions? Then send your students to the Writing Center’s “20 Most Common Errors” workshop. This presentation will explore the 20 most common errors students commit on papers and discuss ways to avoid making these mistakes in the future. Handouts will be provided.

What: 20 Most Common Errors
When: Wednesday, October 17
Time: 2:00– 3:00 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

Surviving Your Essay/Research Assignment
Do you have students who are concerned about essay writing? Do you have students who do not know how to begin a research assignment? Then send them to the Writing Center’s workshop “Surviving Your Essay/Research Assignment.” This workshop will show students how to brainstorm on a topic, develop an outline, organize their thoughts into coherent paragraphs, and incorporate research. Handouts will be provided.

What: Surviving Your Essay/Research Assignment
When: Wednesday, October 24
Time: 2:00– 2:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it
Did you know that some students do not even know how to cite sources in a paper? Are you tired of receiving “cut and paste” documents from students who should know better? Then send them to the Writing Center’s “Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it” workshop. This discussion will show students how to avoid plagiarism and will stress the need to attribute work to the original author. Summarizing and direct quoting will be discussed, while handouts will be provided.

What: Plagiarism – What it is and how to avoid it
When: Thursday, November 1
Time: 12:00– 12:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412

APA Citation Style for Beginners
Tired of students not formatting papers in correct APA style? Worried students might never comprehend how important it is to cite information properly? Then send these students over to the Writing Center’s “APA Citation Style for Beginners” workshop. This workshop will discuss reasons for using APA citation style and provide several examples of how to cite a variety of documents, both in text and on the reference page. Handouts will be provided.

What: APA Citation Style for Beginners
When: Tuesday, November 8
Time: 12:00– 12:45 p.m.
Where: Peck Hall Room 1412