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Events in April 2022

  • - Effectively Integrating Evidence for Essays
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    Effectively Integrating Evidence for Essays -

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    April 8

    Do you have an essay looming? Having trouble deciding what evidence to include? This workshop will introduce you to strategies for finding relevant and convincing evidence in sources. Most appropriate for students working on essays that require sources.
    Presented by: Meg O’Rourke

    To 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.

     
  • - Reading Strategies for all Disciplines
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    Reading Strategies for all Disciplines -

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    April 14

    This workshop will introduce you to research-based reading comprehension strategies proven to be effective for all learners. These strategies can be applied to any assigned readings such as textbook chapters, books, essays, journal articles, etc.
    Presented by: Stephanie Piazza

    To 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.

     
  • - Reducing Wordiness in Your Writing
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    Reducing Wordiness in Your Writing -

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    April 18

    Do you receive instructor-feedback about “choppy” writing? Does this feedback include strange-sounding phrases like, “Needs coherence,” or “This needs to be smoother”? If so, this workshop will address the “bumpiness” that makes for rough reading and provide you with some transitioning tips that can make your writing as smooth as silk.
    Presented by: Daniel Scarpa

    To 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.

     
  • - Using Adjective and Adverb Clauses for Strong Sentences
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    Using Adjective and Adverb Clauses for Strong Sentences -

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    April 20

    This workshop helps students write more complex sentences utilizing adjective and adverb clauses. Students will learn different phrases to increase their sentence variety.
    Presented by: Arthur Hui

    To 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.

     
  • - 3 – Part MLA Documentation System
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    3 – Part MLA Documentation System -

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    April 21

    This workshop covers the “why” and the “how” of the MLA documentation system and will break down each of its 3 elements so that you better understand how these parts work together to create a perfectly documented piece of writing. You are welcome to bring your own essays—and bring your questions! Our workshop is perfect for anyone in a writing class and anyone taking a course that requires documenting outside sources. Handouts will be available.
    Presented by: Darren Chiang-Schultheiss

    To 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 Develop Strong Body Paragraphs
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    How to Develop Strong Body Paragraphs -

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    April 26

    Many writers have a wealth of ideas yet struggle to organize them into focused and cohesive sections, or “paragraphs.” This workshop will help you strategically develop and place your ideas, arguments, and evidence into clear and robust paragraphs.
    Presented by: Corinne Garcia

    To 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 Use the Library Database
    How to Use the Library Database -

    How to Use the Library Database -

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    April 29

    Do you have a research assignment looming over you? Not sure where to begin? This workshop will introduce you to using effective strategies for locating, evaluating, reliable, and interesting information from a variety of sources. The emphasis will be on electronic searches using Fullerton College databases and resources.
    Presented by: Erika Gavitt

    To 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.