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All SLC Writing Workshops are recognized from the record that is co-Curricular), the official University document that tracks students’ co-curricular involvement at SFU. find out more about the Co-Curricular Record.

Our most workshops that are popularaccording to recent attendance and faculty requests for course integrated workshops) are indicated with an asterisk.

Note : Are you a program or professor leader interested in requesting a writing workshop for your course or group? Fill in our survey to position your request. With sufficient notice, you can easily request any of the workshops below or a mixture of topics customized to meet up your students’ needs.

Academic Writing Refresher
This workshop offers a overview that is quick of and skills for successful writing, with returning/ transfer/ mature students at heart.

• Gain a knowledge of strategies and skills that support successful writing that is academic
• Be encouraged to ask questions to demystify expectations around academic writing;
• Reconnect with writing best practices;
• Learn how to locate support throughout the writing process.

Academic Writing Q&A. or Top what to learn about Academic Writing
this session that is 50-minute the most notable 5 things most readily useful to learn about academic writing. The rest of the session is dedicated to answering your burning questions (no matter how basic or complex) about academic writing and writing into the disciplines. You’ll take some answers away, including how to locate more help when it’s needed!

• Read about the qualities unique to academic writing as a genre;
• Have the opportunity to dispel some misunderstandings about academic writing;
• Feel more confident as to what writing that is academic and what it is not;
• Know the best place to find more help when it is needed by you.

Analyze This! From Summary to Critical Writing*
Have you been asked to create a analysis that is critical are not sure how to approach it? Each discipline has its own own requirements, however some common strategies might help. This workshop begins with a refresher about effective reading and summarizing, then demonstrates how to employ critical questions to assist you to transition from summary to analysis.

• Gain a knowledge of common techniques for approaching critical analysis which are transferable across disciplines;
• Learn how to differentiate between summarizing, paraphrasing, and analysis that is critical comprehend the value of each in academic writing;
• Know the way critical questions can be employed to transition from summary to analysis.

Hot methods for Revising*
Congratulations–you’ve drafted your paper! What is next? This workshop overviews a technique of revising higher-order concerns, then taking a look at the finer details of your piece. You can also find out more about common errors that can trip up even strong writers.

• Distinguish between Higher and Lower Order writing concerns;
• Learn revision strategies that help you give attention to higher order concerns first;
• Gain understanding of common types of writing errors and figure out how to spot them in your own writing.

How exactly to Argue Academically*
Effective argumentation is a core requirement of many writing assignments throughout the disciplines. Yet students are often unsure how to write a definite and compelling academic argument. It isn’t the same as arguing along with your partner or your parents! In this 50-minute session, learn the particular rules governing academic argument along with strategies for developing and defending an excellent argument in your written assignments.

• Gain insight into the aspects of a highly effective academic argument;
• Learn how to develop an academic argument;
• Comprehend the requirement to protect an academic argument with information gleaned from research sources;
• Distinguish between academic argumentation and other genres of academic writing.

Better Paragraphs: Strengthening Argument and Organization*
Clear, well-developed paragraphs generally have a certain pair of characteristics, and you will learn what those characteristics are as a way to strengthen your writing! In this workshop, learn more effective ways to begin your paragraphs, create better flow, and get away from paragraph that is common. Strengthening your paragraphs also really helps to provide an sense that is overall of in your writing and make certain that the arguments are clear and well-supported.

• Gain an awareness for the characteristics shared by clear, well-developed paragraphs;
• Read about the connection between strong paragraphs and flow that is overall clarity, and argumentation;
• Comprehend the role of paragraphs as the “building blocks” of academic writing;
• Have the ability to draft and revise paragraphs more effectively for clarity.

Structuring Ideas Through Grammar
boost your writing by learning how different choices that are grammatical help you present and build your ideas. Students ought to bring copy of a paper they have been currently taking care of to use the ways to their very own writing.

Uncluttering your Prose
“Too wordy. Redundant. Be concise.” If you’ve ever received these kinds of comments on your own papers–or in the event that you would like to take your style towards the level–this that is next is for you personally! Learn techniques you can easily use straight away to help you pare your prose and write with greater clarity, succinctness, and power.

• Gain an awareness of concise writing;
• Learn practical approaches for revising your very own writing, with a emphasis that is particular concision;
• Make connections between clarity and concision in your writing.

Using Sources in Your Paper?*
You’ve likely reviewed the Library’s plagiarism tutorial. Would you like to find out more about using source-materials effectively and ethically in your writing? This 50 minute workshop covers integrating sources within paragraphs, clearly attributing what you quote and paraphrase, and finding resources for help with particular citation styles.

• Gain an understanding of how to effectively and ethically use source-materials in academic writing;
• Learn strategies to clearly attribute materials that you may be quoting or paraphrasing;
• Gain insight into choices for integrating source materials within paragraphs;
• Manage to find resources for using a selection of citation styles.

Welcome to Writing @ University!*
This 50 minute workshop offers you an opportunity to get a head start about what’s expected for successful writing that is academic ultius. Find out about resources to plan your assignment, create sound arguments, organize your ideas, edit your own writing more effectively–and find more help when it’s needed.

• Gain an understanding associated with the expectations for successful writing that is academic
• Read about the process of writing from planning, through argument development, organization and drafting, all the way to self-editing;
• Be encouraged to determine good writing habits;
• Be introduced to resources that are additional support you in your writing at university.