Writing Center workshops are designed to help all VVC students explore concepts related to the reading and writing process. Workshops start week 2 and will take place in the Writing Center and on Zoom.
All workshops are held from 12-1 M-TH.
MW workshops are on Zoom.
TTH workshops are in person.
[Zoom Workshops are bolded on the schedule]
To access the Zoom workshops, log in to Canvas and click on the “Tutoring and Academic Support: Acad 101” tile. Next, click on “VVC Zoom” located in the left menu. Finally, choose the desired workshop. Please see the attached schedule for the list of workshops.
Note: If students need to provide proof of workshop attendance, the workshop presenter will provide them with a verification slip or email. For more information about the workshops and/or tutoring, contact the Writing Center at ext. 2607.
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Topic |
Concepts Covered |
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Academic Writing |
Purpose, Tone, Point-of-View |
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APA Style and References |
Introduction, Page Layout, Elements, Entries |
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Commas 1 |
Lists, Introductory, Comma Splices, and Style Choices |
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Commas 2 |
Direct Address, Introducing Quotes, Setting off Appositives and Nonrestrictive Clauses |
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Conclusions |
Purpose, Styles, Qualities |
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In-Class Essays |
Planning, Timing, Organizational Choices, Proofing |
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Introductions |
Purpose, Structure, Qualities |
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MLA Format and Works Cited |
Introduction, Page Layout, Elements, Entries |
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MLA Paraphrasing |
Purpose, Structure, Qualities |
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MLA Quoting |
Purpose, Structure, Qualities |
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Paragraphs |
Types of Sentences/Paragraphs, Subordination |
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Prewriting |
Writing Process, Brainstorming, Clustering, Freewriting |
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Reading Skills |
Annotating Texts, Main Ideas, Support, Study Skills |
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Rhetoric: Classical Appeals |
Definition, Purpose, Classical Appeals |
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Thesis Statements |
Definition, Qualities, Placement |
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Transitions |
Phrases, Sentences, Pronouns, Placement |
Writing Center – Summer 2024 Workshop Schedule
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
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Week 2: 6/24-6/27 |
Academic Writing |
Introductions |
Prewriting |
Reading Skills
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Week 3: 7/1-7/4 |
Commas I |
MLA Quoting
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Reading Skills |
JULY 4TH HOLIDAY
WC CLOSED
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Week 4: 7/8-7/11 |
Thesis Statements |
Conclusions |
Commas II
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MLA Paraphrasing
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Week 5: 7/15-7/18 |
MLA Format |
MLA Quoting |
MLA Paraphrasing
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In-Class Essays |
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Week 6: 7/22-7/25 |
Introductions |
In-Class Essays
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MLA Quoting |
APA References |