Upcoming Workshops Offered by the Writing Centre in the Winter 2025 Semester

Protecting Academic Integrity - January 17, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Academic Integrity is fundamental in all academic environments. Student commitment is essential and foundational for success. Learning to respect the integrity of the work of others is a game changer in both papers and presentations. Participants will examine quotations, citations, and paraphrasing strategies in this workshop. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.

Critical Reading Travels - January 24, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Reading critically is an essential skill that supports the academic writing process. Join this online workshop to explore the process of "traveling" through an article as you prepare to use it for evidence and support in your academic paper. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.

Quote Smart Quote Strong - January 31, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Using quotations correctly and effectively is key in academic writing. In this session, we will explore using direct quotations to add credibility and support to your arguments when used appropriately, but keeping in mind that they should not dominate your work. Overusing quotations may overshadow your voice and analysis. This workshop will discuss strategies for integrating quotes seamlessly, ensuring they enhance rather than hinder your writing. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.

Struggling with What Word to Use - February 7, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Is your paper wordy? Is your content easily comprehensible? Join our workshop to acquire strategies for identifying and addressing wordiness and irrelevant word choices in your writing. In addition, we will introduce the Academic Phrasebank, a substantial resource for academic writers. This resource comprises phrases typically found in written papers both short and extensive. In this workshop, participants will explore ways to increase their academic wording making their ideas clear and presentable. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.

Ready to Tackle a Prompt for a Writing Assignment - February 14, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
You have been assigned a writing task. As you review the prompt, you struggle to determine the best way to approach it effectively and meet all expectations. Attend this online workshop to learn how to deconstruct a prompt before you begin researching, reading, and writing. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.

Hedging and Boosting - March 7, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Hedging and boosting are strategies to present the author's views on a subject. This method is an important tool for writers to project tone, position, and claim. This workshop will explore a variety of strategies to hedge and boost effectively. The session will be recorded, and all participants will receive a concise summary of the key points via email. Register Here.

What Exactly is a Literature Review  - March 14, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Explore the basics of literature reviews with our workshop! Whether you are new to the concept or aiming to refresh your understanding, this session covers definitions, types, and essential preparation steps. Perfect for beginners, it's a quick yet comprehensive guide to start or enhance your academic writing. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.

Power of Punctuation - March 21, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Punctuation is not as simple as most people think. Punctuation marks provide clarity, flow, and precision. In this workshop, participants will explore the impact punctuation can have when we read and write as it is a silent communication partner. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.

Editing - March 28, 2025 (1:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.)
Submitting a written document can be stressful for some writers.  Are there organizational errors, grammar errors, mechanical errors, and/or surface errors in your paper? In this workshop, participants will follow a sequence of steps to edit and proofread papers to feel confident about the deadline date. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points. Register Here.