The Writing Center is excited to host a variety of events that all students are welcome to attend.
The workshops are organized by Steven Ahola. Please reach out to him if you have any questions, or concerns about an event.
Appointments with a writing tutor be made on Navigate, email, or by calling us at 763-424-0927. We hope to see you soon!
Events
Research Skills: Finding, Evaluating, and Using Multiple Sources
Thursday, January 22 (11:00-11:45)
Friday, January 23 (10:00-10:45)
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
This workshop will cover essential research skills, including finding, evaluating, and using multiple sources. Attendees will learn how to locate scholarly sources and assess them for reliability and accuracy.
Academics Skills: Summarizing, Paraphrasing & Quoting
Monday, January 26 (2:00-2:45)
Tuesday, January 27 (11:00-11:45)
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
This workshop provides an overview of essential academic skills, including summarizing, paraphrasing, and using quotations. Participants will learn practical tips for each skill that they can apply to their own academic writing.
Reviewing the Common Grammatical Errors
Wednesday, February 11 (2:00-3:00)
Friday, February 13 (10:00-11:00)
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
This workshop will review common grammar errors that frequently appear in academic writing. Participants will learn how to identify and correct these mistakes to improve clarity and accuracy. Practical examples and tips will help strengthen your writing with immediate results.
AI and Plagiarism in Academic Writing
Monday, February 23 (11:00-11:45)
Thursday, February 26 (1:00-1:45)
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to plagiarize means to “to steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own.” AI is defined as a “software designed to imitate aspects of intelligent human behavior.” This workshop will explore these important topics using illustrations and examples, along with participation from attendees.
Verb Tenses and Subject-Verb Agreement
Tuesday, March 24 (11:00-11:45)
Wednesday, March 25 (2:00-2:45)
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
This workshop focuses on verb tenses and subject-verb agreement, two key areas of English grammar. Participants will learn how to recognize common errors and apply rules correctly in their writing. Through examples and practice, you’ll gain confidence using verbs accurately and consistently.
Revising and Editing Tips in Academic Writing
Wednesday, April 1(3:00-3:45)
Friday, April 3 (12:00-12:45)
Place: Zoom (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Learn how to revise and edit your academic work in this workshop, which covers practical strategies to strengthen and streamline your writing.