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Writing Workshops

Workshops

Writing

Workshop enrollment start date: March 30 at 11:59 AM

Online sign-up at MyCLAS is required prior to attendance.

Crafting a Strong Thesis Statement and Argument

The most important and most challenging part of any essay is the thesis. What are the parts of a thesis statement? How do you know if you have an argument? In this workshop we will cover ways to write and revise a strong thesis and argument.

Code Date Time
104G Monday April 13 3:00-3:50 PM
105G Thursday April 16 11:00-11:50 AM
106G Monday May 18 3:00-3:50 PM
107G Thursday May 21 11:00-11:50 AM

Developing Effective Body Paragraphs

This workshop focuses on the structure of a paragraph, including the topic sentence, evidence, analysis, and transition sentences. Learn how to create unified, coherent, and well-developed paragraphs.

Code Date Time
112G Monday April 20 3:00-3:50 PM
113G Thursday April 23 11:00-11:50 AM
114G Monday May 25 3:00-3:50 PM
115G Thursday May 28 11:00-11:50 AM

Integrating Research & Analysis and Citing Sources

Having trouble adding evidence to support your paper? Not sure what, how, or when to cite? At this workshop we will improve your understanding of adding evidence, analyzing it, and how to cite your sources.

Code Date Time
108G Monday April 27 3:00-3:50 PM
109G Thursday April 30 11:00-11:50 AM
110G Monday June 1 3:00-3:50 PM
111G Thursday June 4 11:00-11:50 AM

Writing Process: What's Yours?

Learn more about how you write and learn some tips to improve the process.

Code Date Time
100G Monday April 6 3:00-4:00 PM
101G Thursday April 9 11:00-11:50 AM
102G Monday May 11 3:00-3:50 PM
103G Thursday May 14 11:00-11:50 AM