This fall, the鈥Writing Center鈥痠s 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 鈥,鈥email,鈥痮r by calling us at鈥763-424-0927. We hope to see you soon!鈥 鈥
Events
Effective Professional Communication and Time Management Techniques
Session 1: Wednesday, September 10, 10:00-10:50
Session 2: Friday, September 12, 11:00-11:50
Place: (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)鈥
Organizer:鈥疭teven Ahola
This workshop will cover key topics like the common features of professional communication and effective time management techniques for busy college students. You鈥檒l learn practical tips to help improve your written communication skills and manage your time more efficiently!
The Writing Process: From Idea to Final Draft
Session 1: Monday, September 22, 11:00-11:50
Session 2: Wednesday, September 24, 2:00-2:50
Place: (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
This workshop offers an overview of the writing process and provides practical tips for each stage that attendees can apply to their own academic writing.
The Classic Summary: How to Present Ideas in Writing
Session 1: Thursday, October 9, 2:00-2:50
Session 2: Friday, October 10, 10:00-10:50
Place: (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Summaries should present a source鈥檚 key ideas, clearly and sharply, like jewels in a well-lit display case. Join us to learn how to write a sparkling, 鈥渃lassic鈥 summary鈥攁nd explore how summarizing can deepen your understanding of complex readings. Part of the fun will be comparing an A.I. summary with a human summary.
Effective Research and Source Integration Strategies
Session 1: Monday, October 27, 11:00-11:50
Session 2: Wednesday, October 29, 2:00-2:50
Place: (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Do you feel overwhelmed when trying to incorporate research into your academic writing? In this workshop, you'll learn effective strategies for gathering research and effectively integrating it into your papers.
AI and Plagiarism in Academic Writing
Session 1: Thursday, November 20, 2:00-2:50
Session 2: Friday, November 21, 11:00-11:50
Place: (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, to plagiarize means to 鈥渢o steal and pass off (the ideas or words of another) as one's own.鈥 AI is defined as a 鈥渟oftware designed to imitate aspects of intelligent human behavior.鈥 This workshop will explore these important topics using illustrations and examples, along with participation from attendees.
Writing with Clarity and Conciseness
Session 1: Monday, December 1, 10:00-10:50
Session 2: Wednesday, December 3, 10:00-10:50
Place: (Meeting ID: 592 107 8905)
Organizer: Steven Ahola
Learn how to write with clarity and conciseness in this workshop, which covers practical editing strategies to strengthen and streamline your academic writing.