Workshops & Presentations
Introduction to
Academic Initiatives Programs
This presentation introduces students to Academic Initiatives academic support programs and can be requested by any class, group, or organization. This presentation includes:
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- a virtual tour of the CORD building
- an overview Peer Academic Coaching, Tutoring, SI and Writing Studio programs
- Q&A with a Student Success staff member
Workshop Details
Length of workshop: 25-30 minutes
Request deadline: At least 2 weeks before your desired day and time
Resources needed: Presenter will need access to a computer and a projector/monitor
Writing Workshops
Request a Writing Studio Workshop
Our workshops are designed to support faculty and instructors by reinforcing what is already being taught in the classroom. Our goal is to encourage a campus culture of writing. We can conduct these workshops in your classroom or at the Writing Studio. If you choose the Writing Studio for your workshop, we can include a short tour of our space.
We are also offering our workshops to any groups or organizations on campus such as RSOs, sororities, and fraternities.
In this workshop, we will teach students how to use APA Style formatting and briefly discuss the purpose of citing sources. Topics covered in this workshop include:
- Title pages
- Running headers/page numbers
- In-text citations
- Reference page
- Any other specifics regarding APA Style that the instructor requests (writing concisely, paraphrasing, etc,)
Workshop Details
Length of workshop: 20-40 minutes, depending on instructor customization
Request deadline: 2 weeks before your desired day and time
Resources needed: Presenter will need access to a computer and a projector/monitor if presenting in class
In this workshop, students will learn what makes academic writing academic, and how it is the same, yet differs, from the writing they do every day. Topics this workshop covers include:
- Identifying an audience
- Following conventions
- Clear & concise writing
- Using sources
- Polishing your work
Workshop Details
Length of workshop: 40-50 minutes
Request deadline: 2 weeks before your desired day and time
Resources needed: Presenter will need access to a computer and projector/monitor
Students are often confused with the concept of using sources in academic writing, many times asking: what sources are reliable and how do I find them? In this interactive workshop, students will learn about curating information, telling the difference between reliable and unreliable sources, and why any of this is important for academic writing. Topics this workshop covers include:
- Identifying filter bubbles and echo chambers
- Understanding how algorithms help curate information
- Searching Mullins Library, Google Scholar, and online as well as emphasizing the differences between .com, .org, .edu, and .gov
Workshop Details
Length of workshop: 50-60 minutes
Request deadline: 2 weeks before your desired day and time
Resources needed: Presenter will need access to a computer and projector/monitor
In this presentation, students will learn about the Writing Studio and how it can help them succeed in their courses and beyond. Topics this workshop covers include:
- Scheduling a consultation
- Utilizing drop-in times
- Making the most of your session
- Accessing writing resources
Workshop Details
Length of workshop: 20-25 minutes
Request deadline: 2 weeks before your desired day and time
Resources needed: Presenter will need access to a computer and projector/monitor
In this interactive workshop, we will teach students how to use MLA Style formatting and briefly discuss the purpose of citing sources. Topics covered in this workshop will include:
- Headers/page numbers
- Titles
- In-text citations
- Works Cited page
- Any other specifics regarding MLA Style that the instructor requests
Workshop Details
Length of workshop: 50-60 minutes
Request deadline: 2 weeks before your desired day and time
Resources needed: Presenter will need access to a computer and projector/monitor