Past Workshops
APA Basics
Tuesday, Sept 19, 2023 12 to 12:30pm PT
From big picture to parentheses and period placement, see how you can wrangle in those APA rules and make them work for you.
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Writing Studio 101
Tuesday, Sept 5, 2023 12 to 12:30pm PT
Investigate the what, where, when, why, and how of a great writing consultation both at the Studio and through the OWL!
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Blank Screen Blues
Tuesday 09/21, 12:00-12:30 p.m. (PDT) Online
Stuck on page one? Learn three brainstorming strategies to push through writer's block.
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Paragraphs that Flow
Tuesday 10/12, 12:00-12:30 p.m. (PDT) Online
How do you avoid weak, choppy paragraphs? Tune in to hear the Writing Studio's advice.
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APA Basics
Tuesday 10/26, 12:00-12:30 p.m. (PDT) Online
Fumbling your APA formatting? The Writing Studio's got your back.
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Cookies and Quotes: Integrating Evidence
Tuesday 11/09, 12:00-12:30 p.m. (PDT) Online
Check out the Writing Studio's tips on incorporating research and analysis into your paper. (It's way more like Oreos than you ever thought.)
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MLA Basics
Tuesday 11/30, 12:00-12:30 p.m. (PDT) Online
Boost your formatting confidence by mastering the basic principles of MLA.
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Plagiarism: Avoiding Intellectual Theft
Wednesday 1/26, 1:30-2:00 p.m. (PST) Online
Stealing words and ideas is just as bad (and illegal) as any other kind of theft. Learn what plagiarism looks like and how to avoid it!
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Acing Your Study Plan: Tools for Academic Success
Wednesday 2/16, 10:30-11:00 a.m. (PST) Online
Harness a few simple study tools to improve your academic performance.
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30-Minute Thesis
Wednesday 3/9, 1:30-2:00 p.m. (PST) Online
"What's a thesis? Why do I need a thesis? How do I write a thesis?" We'll tell you!
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First Impressions: Mastering the Introduction
Wednesday 3/23, 1:30-2:00 p.m. (PST) Online
Introductions have a lot in common with job interviews and first dates. Learn in this workshop how to impress your reader from the start!
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Word Diet
Wednesday 4/6, 1:30-2:00 p.m. (PST) Online
Trim the fat from your writing with our tips for clear communication.
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So What: Mastering the Conclusion
Wednesday 4/20, 1:30-2:00 p.m. (PST) Online
How do you get someone to care about what you've written? Answer: the conclusion.
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Building Better Paragraphs
Wednesday 10/5, 10:30 (PST) Online
Avoid willy-nilly organization with our M.E.A.L. plan for paragraphs.
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Personal Statements & Statements of Purpose
Wednesday 10/26, 10:30 (PST) Online
Learn how to set apart your grad school application from the rest.
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