Calendar of Events and Workshops in the Academic Support Center

Events in October 2020

  • - Conquering Commonly Confused Words, We Are Here to Help: Connecting Students to Virtual Campus Resources
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    October 1

    “She use to write her papers the night before they were due but changed her ways after her grades were negatively effected. Now a days, she starts early and goes to the Writing Center.” Can you spot the errors in the previous sentences? If not, join us at this workshop and learn about words that we frequently misuse and learn how to avoid these errors in your writing.

    Jefferson Tiangco is doing a live workshop on Thurs, Oct 1 (1 – 2pm) about “Conquering Commonly Confused Words.”

     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop.
     
     
     
    We Are Here to Help: Connecting Students to Virtual Campus Resources -

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    October 1

     

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - Giving Credit to Your Sources, How to Communicate Effectively Online
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    October 2

    It can be easy to plagiarize unintentionally and therefore not be aware of the problem. Attend this workshop to learn when and how you should give credit to your sources. The focus will be on avoiding plagiarism, but we will also go over MLA-style citations.

    Annie Liu is doing a live workshop on Friday, Oct 2 (10 – 11am) about “Giving Credit to Your Sources.”

     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop.
     
     
     
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    October 2

    Learn how communication is different in an online environment than in person, the basics of "netiquette", and how to become a more effective communicator on discussion boards, Zoom calls, and emails.

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - Attitudes for Success: Cultivating a Growth Mindset
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    October 6

     

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - Time Management Strategies for the Online Student
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    October 8

    Want to learn some time management skills and gain control of your schedule?  Then register for this live workshop for some tips and strategies to help you manage your time online.

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - ASC Online Tutoring: How to Make an Appointment with an ASC Peer Tutor
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    October 13

    Want to learn how to use the Academic Support Center's new online tutoring system?  This workshop will provide a walk-though of how to register for Online Tutoring, how to make appointments and provide information on receiving online academic support.

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - Strengthening Your Transfer Statement (with an emphasis on UC Personal Insight Questions)
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    October 14

    How do you compose an effective scholarship essay or personal statement? What information should be included? How can you make yours stand out? Learn how to compose and revise your essay or statement so that you can go “from the stack to the star.” You are encouraged to bring a draft of your scholarship essay or personal statement to the workshop.

    Arthur Hui is doing a live workshop on Wed, Oct 14 (2 – 3pm) about “Strengthening Your Transfer Statement (with an emphasis on UC Personal Insight Questions).”

     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop.
     
     
     
  • - Study Strategies for Success
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    October 15

    Want to learn some study strategies to help you get ahead in your online courses?  Then register for this live workshop and explore some study strategies.

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - Deepening Your Critical Thinking Skills
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    October 19

    What does it mean to think critically? What are strategies for approaching a text? Have you been told you should dig deeper when writing a paper? This workshop will discuss ways to deepen critical thinking skills by moving beyond summarizing and paraphrasing so you can lengthen and develop your analysis.

    Stefani Okonyan is doing a live workshop on Mon, Oct 19 (3 – 4pm) about “Deepening Your Critical Thinking Skills.”

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop.
     
     
     
  • - Building Test Taking Confidence Online
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    October 20

    Want to learn some test taking skills and gain confidence in taking your online exams?  Then register for this live workshop for some tips and strategies to help you with exams online.

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - We Are Here to Help: Connecting Students to Virtual Campus Resources
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    October 22

     

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - How To Fix Your Run on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors
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    October 23

    Many 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.You will need to register in advance for this workshop.

    Heidi Guss is doing a live workshop on Friday, Oct 23 (10 – 11am) about “How To Fix Your Run on Sentences and Comma Splice Errors.”

     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop.
     
     
     
  • - How to Avoid Sentence Fragments, Time Management Strategies for the Online Student
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    October 27

    Unintentional sentence fragments are errors that can wreak havoc on college papers. If you need help avoiding or fixing fragments, or if you would you like more strategies for writing sophisticated and grammatically correct sentences, this workshop is for you.

    Brianna Whitehall is doing a live workshop on Tues, Oct 27 (1 – 2:30pm) about “How to Avoid Sentence Fragments.”

     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop.
     
     
     
    Time Management Strategies for the Online Student -

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    October 27

    Want to learn some time management skills and gain control of your schedule?  Then register for this live workshop for some tips and strategies to help you manage your time online.

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop
     
     
     
  • - Strategies for Effective Online Learning
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    October 29

    Online learning presents additional challenges to students because students have more independence in online classes. Learn how to become a more effective online learner by getting organized, developing a scheduling system, and improving your study strategies and habits for online learning. 

    You will need to register in advance for this workshop.
     
     
    After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing the Zoom link and password to join the workshop