Events 2011–12
Spring 2012
"Working With ESL Writers"
This workshop for faculty will share best practices for addressing the unique needs of writers who do not speak English as their native language, international students, and bicultural writers of US origin. Contact Joe Essid (see "Contact Us" links at top of this page) for more information.
- Facilitators: Joe Essid, Nuray Grove, Libby Gruner, Joe Hoff, Krittika Onsanit
- Friday, Feb. 24, Ryland 212, 11 a.m.–noon.
"Getting Started: Planning and Outlining Your Writing"
If the idea of a formal written outline makes you sweat, relax! Two of our Writing Consultants will share secrets for planning to write without having to perspire. Participants will learn a number of easily applied techniques to assist them in saying what they mean, answering an assignment's question, and avoiding digression in written work. This informative presentation will take participants through the ins and outs of planning an argument with an outline and using this tool to anticipate key phrasing and cited evidence well before the student puts pen to paper.Participants should sign up here. A campus map with directions to Ryland Hall can be found here.
- Facilitators: Austin Carter & Victor Wasserman, Writing Consultants
- Monday, March 19, 6–7:15 p.m. Ryland Hall 213
Fall 2011
"Making Writing Clear, Concise, and Punctuated!"
Faculty often complain about commas and semicolons, passive voice, and overuse of prepositions. What can a writer do? Writing consultant Victor Wasserman will share some tips and materials during a short workshop. Participants will get to work through some writing together and learn an easily employed technique for quick corrections, "The Paramedic Method," developed by Professor Richard Lanham of UCLA.
- Victor Wasserman, Writing Consultant
- Monday, Oct. 3, Ryland Hall 210, 6–7 p.m.