Calendar of Events and Workshops in the Academic Support Center
Events in September 2022
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- Finding Useful and Reliable Sources
Finding Useful and Reliable Sources - Finding Useful and Reliable Sources -
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September 7With the amount of information available on the internet, finding useful and reliable sources to use in essays can be frustrating. In this workshop, students will practice using library databases to avoid going down fruitless rabbit holes.
Presented by: Adriana Sanchez
This workshop will take place: Online with ZoomTo register for a Writing Center Workshop:
1. Sign in using the link below to access ASC Online with your MyGateway login. Fill out the registration form if it’s your first time. Note: Only currently enrolled students may log in and attend a workshop.
2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
3. You will see the name of the workshop on the left side and a white box for the time of the workshop on the schedule.
4. Click on the white box and fill out the form to register for the workshop.When it’s time to attend the workshop:
1. Log in to ASC Online 5 minutes before your workshop time.
2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
3. Click on the yellow box for the workshop that you registered for.
4. Click on the link provided to join the workshop on Zoom. -
- How to Fix Your Run-on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors
How to Fix Your Run-on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors - Online How to Fix Your Run-on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors - Online
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September 9Many students struggle with run-ons and comma splices because they are trying to avoid using short, choppy sentences. This workshop will help you avoid these errors and connect sentences effectively. Suitable for all students.
Presented by: Heidi Guss
This workshop will take place: Online with ZoomTo register for a Writing Center Workshop:
1. Sign in using the link below to access ASC Online with your MyGateway login. Fill out the registration form if it’s your first time. Note: Only currently enrolled students may log in and attend a workshop.
2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
3. You will see the name of the workshop on the left side and a white box for the time of the workshop on the schedule.
4. Click on the white box and fill out the form to register for the workshop.When it’s time to attend the workshop:
1. Log in to ASC Online 5 minutes before your workshop time.
2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
3. Click on the yellow box for the workshop that you registered for.
4. Click on the link provided to join the workshop on Zoom.Online -
- Annotation: Conversations with Text
Annotation: Conversations with Text - Online Annotation: Conversations with Text - Online
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September 12When it comes to reading actively, annotating -- making notes as you read -- is one of the most effective and important strategies available. It can be easy, too, just like having a conversation with someone! This workshop will give you strategies for annotating as you read, which will help you when you review your reading or prepare for an important post-reading assignment.
Presented by: Ashley Peters
This workshop will take place: Online with ZoomTo register for a Writing Center Workshop:
1. Sign in using the link below to access ASC Online with your MyGateway login. Fill out the registration form if it’s your first time. Note: Only currently enrolled students may log in and attend a workshop.
2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
3. You will see the name of the workshop on the left side and a white box for the time of the workshop on the schedule.
4. Click on the white box and fill out the form to register for the workshop.When it’s time to attend the workshop:
1. Log in to ASC Online 5 minutes before your workshop time.
2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
3. Click on the yellow box for the workshop that you registered for.
4. Click on the link provided to join the workshop on Zoom.Online -
- How to Fix Your Run-on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors
How to Fix Your Run-on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors - Room 808A How to Fix Your Run-on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors - Room 808A
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September 14Using strong evidence is a sure way to make an essay stronger. However, finding strong evidence can be frustrating! In this workshop, students will practice selecting strong evidence and will walk away with helpful tools they can use when working with sources.
Presented by: Adriana Sanchez
This workshop will take place: in 808ATo register for a Writing Center Workshop:
1. Sign in using the link below to access ASC Online with your MyGateway login. Fill out the registration form if it’s your first time. Note: Only currently enrolled students may log in and attend a workshop.
2. From the drop-down menu at the top, select “Student Success Workshops”.
3. You will see the name of the workshop on the left side and a white box for the time of the workshop on the schedule.
4. Click on the white box and fill out the form to register for the workshop.When it’s time to attend the workshop:
1. Head over to Writing Center Workshop room 808A, located in the back of the Library building
2. Check in with front desk staff
Late attendees may not be admitted into the workshop so please plan to arrive early.Room 808A