This spring, The Writing Center is excited to host a variety of events that explore the questions “what is good writing?” and “how can I become a better writer?” Everyone is invited.
The workshops organized by Steven Ahola are designed for students who are learning American English, although anyone may attend. If you have any questions or concerns about an event, please email the person leading it.
You can make an appointment with a tutor on Navigate, email, or by calling us at 763-424-0927. We hope to see you soon!
Events
Using D2L & Microsoft Basics
Session 1: Wednesday, January 17, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Thursday, January 18th, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Freewriting or "Wild" Writing
Session 1: Monday, January 22, 1:00-1:45pm
Session 2: Wednesday, January 24, 1:00-1:45pm*
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 666 027 3592)
Organizer: Ed Hahn
Freewriting is the best cure for writers’ block and anxiety. It warms up your writing “muscles,” lifts your confidence, and helps you discover great ideas. Come try it with us!
*Session 2 will be hybrid in LRC 157. If it goes well, we’ll do more hybrid sessions.
Effective Email Communication and Time Management Techniques
Session 1: Monday. January 29, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Tuesday, January 30, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
The Classic Summary
Session 1: Monday, February 5, 3:45-4:30pm
Session 2: Wednesday, February 7, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 666 027 3592)
Organizer: Ed Hahn
Summaries should present a source’s key ideas, clearly and sharply, as if the ideas were jewels in a well-lit display case. Join us to learn how to write a “classic” summary that really shines.
Reviewing Common Grammatical Errors
Session 1: Tuesday, February 13, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Thursday, February 15, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Finding and Using Sources
Session 1: Tuesday, February 20, 3:00-3:45pm
Session 2: Wednesday, February 21, 3:00-3:45pm
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 666 027 3592)
Organizer: Ed Hahn
This session explores why writers need sources, what writers can do with sources, and how writers find sources. We’ll save some time to search for sources together, so bring a research topic if you have one.
Editing and Plagiarism in Academic Writing
Session 1: Monday, February 26, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Wednesday, February 28, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Plagiarism and the Writing Process
Session 1: Thursday, February 29, 2:30-3:15pm
Session 2: Friday, March 1, 2:30-3:15pm
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 666 027 3592)
Organizer: Ed Hahn
This session answers the big questions about plagiarism and gives you strategies for taking control of your writing and using external sources ethically and skillfully.
Peer Review
Session 1: Monday, March 11, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Wednesday, March 13, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 666 027 3592)
Organizer: Ed Hahn
One way to become a better writer is to become better at helping other writers. This session will introduce you to the big ideas behind peer review so that you can develop this hugely valuable skill.
Precision and Concision
Session 1: Thursday, March 14, 12:00-12:45pm
Session 2: Friday, March 15, 12:00-12:45pm
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 666 027 3592)
Organizer: Ed Hahn
Writers often need to make sure that they are using the most appropriate words (precision) and as few words as possible (concision). Join us as we explore these concepts and give you strategies for writing precisely and concisely.
Verb Tenses and Subject Verb Agreement
Session 1: Tuesday, March 19, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Thursday, March 21, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Clarity and Sophistication
Session 1: Monday, March 25, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Wednesday, March 27, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 666 027 3592)
Organizer: Ed Hahn
Great essays add complexity or “a twist” to readers’ understanding of something without confusing readers. Join us as we explore these concepts and give you strategies for performing this mix of clarity and sophistication.
Revising and Editing Tips in Academic Writing
Session 1: Wednesday, April 3, 11:00-11:45am
Session 2: Thursday, April 4, 11:00-11:45am
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola