BAU SFL | Writing Workshops

These workshops are intended to aid you in developing your understanding of academic writing in general and your own writing in particular. The goal is that through this understanding and your increased ability to see your strengths, weaknesses, and habits, you will gain confidence in moving forward in your writing. Below are some workshop titles and their summaries:

 

• Characteristics of Effective Writing (March 23, 2022 @10.30)

How do you know if what you have written is effective? This session will introduce you to the characteristics of effective writing and provide tips for improving your writing.

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• Punctuation and Relationships (March 30, 2022 @10.30)   

Do you know how to use a semi-colon or even a comma? Dashes? Correct use of grammar and punctuation isn’t everything, but it is important, making a difference in what you say and how you are received. Learn how punctuation and grammar help communicate relationships between sentences and ideas.

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• Writing the Introduction (April 6, 2022 @10.30)

This session will show you what an effective introduction should have and do.

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• Writing Thesis Statements (April 13, 2022 @10.30)

What is a thesis statement, where should it go, and what should it do?

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• Writing the Conclusion (April 20, 2022 @10.30)

Can conclusions do more than conclude? Learn how to end essays.

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• Writing Concisely (April 27, 2022 @10.30)

Most of us are wordy. Don’t be. Learn five techniques to reduce your writing by up to 20% without losing content.

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• Writing Clearly and Coherently (May 11, 2022 @10.30)

Why is your writing so clear to you but not to others? Learn to improve sentence level clarity and write for a specific audience for a specific purpose. Learn how to connect your ideas and paragraphs structurally, smoothly, and logically so your reader can follow what you are trying to communicate.

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• Effective Quoting (May 18, 2022 @10.30)

This session will discuss the do’s and don’ts of effective quoting and how to integrate quoted material smoothly, logically, and grammatically.

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• Avoiding Plagiarism Traps (May 25, 2022 @10.30)

This session addresses the definitions, causes, and pitfalls of plagiarism. It also reviews various strategies and resources for writers seeking to "plagiarism protect" themselves.

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• Beyond “Your Own Words”: Paraphrasing (June 1, 2022 @10.30)

You are told to just “put in your own words.” But really, how many words are actually yours? This session addresses the definition, principles, and practice of paraphrasing as a necessary skill to develop.    

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• Editing and Revising Your Documents (June 8, 2022 @10.30)

What’s the difference between correcting and revising a paper? Learn some tips on how to “SEE” your writing better and move from making your writing merely correct to making it effective.

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