Learning Center

Writing Center workshops are presented using the Zoom video communications application through fall 2020.

• APA FORMAT : Learn APA formatting basics as well as how to cite sources in APA format. APA format is generally used for courses like psychology, speech, and STEM.
  
  
• BRAINSTORM and OUTLINE : Learn how to brainstorm before writing (prewriting) and create MLA formatted outlines.
  
  
• CONCLUSION PARAGRAPHS : Learn how to conclude an essay by writing a thought-provoking conclusion paragraph.
  
  
• EDIT and PROOFREAD : Learn how to use editing and proofreading techniques to address essay feedback.
  
  
• INTEGRATING SOURCES : Learn how to avoid plagiarism and cite sources by integrating quotes, paraphrases, and summaries in an essay.
  
  
• INTRODUCTION PARAGRAPHS : Learn how to write compelling introduction paragraphs, including the hook and bridge.
  
  
• LITERARY CRITICISMS : Learn how to use literary criticisms in literary analysis essays.
  
  
• LITERARY DEVICES : Learn how to identify literary devices in college level texts.
  
  
• MLA FORMAT : Learn MLA formatting basics as well as how to cite sources in MLA format. MLA format is generally used for courses like English.
  
  
• PARAGRAPH WRITING : Learn how to create variety in paragraphs by using simple, compound, and complex sentences.
  
  
• READING STRATEGIES : Learn how to utilize reading strategies, such as annotation techniques, for reading comprehension and research.
  
  
• RESEARCH PAPER : Learn how to conduct research properly and organize a research paper.
  
  
• SENTENCE ERRORS : Learn how to identify and fix fragments, run-ons, and comma splices.
  
  
• SENTENCE VARIETY : Learn how to create variety in paragraphs by using simple, compound, and complex sentences.
  
  
• THESIS STATEMENT : Learn how to write clear and concise thesis statements that answer an essay prompt.

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• Thursday, September 24
  Reading Strategies
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Friday, September 25
  Brainstorm and Outline
  11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  
  
• Monday, September 28
  Literary Criticism
  1:30 pm. to 2:30 p.m.
  
  
• Thursday, October 1
  APA Format
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Friday, October 2
  Reading Strategies
  11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  
  
• Monday, October 5
  Integrating Sources
  1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  
  
• Tuesday, October 6
  Thesis Statements
  4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 7
  MLA Format
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Thursday, October 8
  Intro. Paragraph
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Friday, October 9
  Brainstorm and Outline
  11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  
  
• Monday, October 12
  Body Paragraphs
  1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  
  
• Tuesday, October 13
  APA Format
  4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 14
  Literary Devices
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Thursday, October 15
  Edit and Proofread
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Friday, October 16
  Research
  11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  
  
• Monday, October 19
  Conclusion Paragraph
  1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  
  
• Tuesday, October 20
  Integrating Sources
  4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 21
  Sentence Errors
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Thursday, October 22
  Literary Criticism
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Friday, October 23
  Edit and Proofread
  11 a.m. to 12 p.m.
  
  
• Monday, October 26
  Research
  1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
  
  
• Tuesday, October 27
  Sentence Variety
  4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
  
  
• Wednesday, October 28
  Reading Strategies
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Thursday, October 29
  MLA Format
  10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
  
  
• Friday, October 30
  Conclusion Paragraph
  11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

All Zoom sessions happen on https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/97780555526

Click here to download list of the workshops offered with descriptions.

Click here to sign up for a workshop.