Writing Effective Academic Essays
Presenters: Sean McCandless and Virginia Nichols
This workshop is designed for undergrads or anyone who needs practice in writing effective essays for UCD courses. Participants will learn how to compose a research proposal/prospectus, draft an effective thesis statement, and develop content in paragraphs. The workshop will also cover a variety of important academic issues such as active vs. passive voice, avoiding wordiness, and plagiarism.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, February 24, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Thursday, February 25, 9:00 AM - 10:50 AM in North Classroom 4014
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Friday, February 26, 11:00 AM - 12:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Citation and Documentation: APA
Presenter: Sean McCandless
In this session, participants will be shown the basics of citation in APA style. This workshop is designed for students from all majors who would like to have a better understanding of how to cite. Page format, in-text citations, and bibliographies will be covered.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, February 24, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Tuesday, March 2, 3:00 PM - 3:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Wednesday, March 3, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM in in the Health Sciences Library on the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC)
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Citation and Documentation: MLA
Presenters:Benjamin Syn
In this session, participants will be shown the basics of citation in MLA style. This workshop is designed for students from all majors who would like to have a better understanding of how to cite. Page format, in-text citations, and bibliographies will be covered.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, March 10, 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM in North Classroom 4014
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Tuesday, March 16, 5:00 PM - 5:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Writing a Curriculum Vitae (C.V.)
Presenter: Justin Bain, Writing Center Director
This workshop is designed for both graduate students who are considering a career in higher education and instructors/faculty who are interested in revising their CVs. The workshop will provide an overview of creating a Curriculum Vitae: a specialized academic resume. We will discuss who needs a C.V. and why, what goes in a C.V., and examine a variety of professional samples. Time will also be allotted to look at drafts of your own C.V.
Dates/Times:
Tuesday, April 6, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in the Health Sciences Library on the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC)
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Thursday, April 8, 4:00 PM - 5:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Writing a Literature Review
Presenter: Sean McCandless
In this workshop, participants will be shown the basics of crafting an
effective literature review. The workshop will cover methods of
approaching research, analyzing information, grouping sources, finding
common themes and contentions, and expressing the findings in a clear
and direct way.
Dates/Times:
Wednesday, March 17, 4:00 PM - 5::50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Timed Writing Prep
Presenter: Justin Bain, Writing Center Director
This workshop is designed for both undergrads and grads who are preparing to take timed writing exams. This workshop will cover both in-class times writing exams and formal timed writing exams such as the GRE and LSAT. Students will learn and practice strategies for effectively reading and responding to timed writing prompts. Time will also be devoted to discussing time management and electronic scoring systems.
Dates/Times:
Thursday, March 4, 12:00 Noon - 1:50 PM in North Classroom 4014
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Thursday, April 8, 12:00 Noon - 1:50 PM in the Health Sciences Library on the Anschutz Medical Campus (AMC)
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Writing Effective Grant Proposals I
Presenter: Terry Zambon
This workshop will describe key features of designing, writing, and submitting an effective grant proposal. Specific sections of grants and strategies for writing grants will be discussed. The workshop is open to graduate students and faculty. A second workshop will provide you with an opportunity to bring in your own drafts of grants and receive focused feedback in a workshop environment.
Dates/Times:
TBA
This workshop is now closed.
Writing Effective Grant Proposals II
Presenter: Terry Zambon
This advanced workshop will provide a brief overview of issues related to writing an effective grant proposal. The majority of the workshop will focus on your own drafts of grants and provide you with focused feedback in a workshop environment.
Dates/Times:
TBA
This workshop is now closed.
