Writing Center Workshops
About Writing Workshops
Students should register for these workshops using the Navigate App by choosing the “Writing Center Workshop” service when making an appointment with the Writing Center for the date and time of the workshop.
Spring 2025 Workshops
Writing Habits for Sucess: January 22 @ 1PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop will focus on sharing tips and tricks for creating food writing habits. It will cover topics such as: creating outlines, brainstorming, avoiding distractions, how to use the JSU Writing Center, etc. This workshop is a basic but comprehensive resource for students interested in forming effective habits for writing at the college level.
Workshop Recording: Writing Habits of Success Workshop
Graduate Writing: January 29 @ 6:00 PM CST
Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss characteristics of various graduate writing genres including seminar papers, theses, and manuscripts. Students will also learn strategies on how to effectively compose these different texts
Composing an Effective Speech: January 31 @ 1:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss components of and strategies for creating an effective speech that you can give in any academic or professional setting.
Workshop Recording: Composing an Effective Speech Workshop
Grammar Basics: February 6 @ 3:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss foundational grammar rules and different digital tools that students can use to help reduce these forms of errors in their writing.
Workshop Recording: Grammar Basics Workshop
Reading Strategies: February 10 @ 1:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228
In this workshop, we will discuss effective strategies for reading different academic texts including literary works, research articles, and textbooks chapters.
Research Writing: February 17 @ 1:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss how to organize academic sources, complete annotated bibliographies, and different research methods.
Workshop Recording: Research Writing
Art of Persuasion: February 24 @ 2:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss how to effectively develop an argument, the rhetorical triangle, and rhetorical situations
AI & Writing: March 4 @ 1:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss the ways that artificial intelligence can be used effectively and ethically to enhance students’ writing processes.
Citation Styles: March 10 @ 12:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will briefly discuss each of the main citation styles (MLA, APA, and Chicago).
Avoiding Plagiarism: March 18 @ 1:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss strategies for avoiding academic misconduct and plagiarism.
Multimodal Writing: April 3 @ 2:00 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will discuss best practices for creating audience-friendly PowerPoint presentations, slide desks, and written essays that incorporate audio or pictures.
Citation Styles: April 8 @ 3:30 PM CST
Stone Center 228 and Microsoft Teams
In this workshop, we will briefly discuss each of the main citation styles (MLA, APA, and Chicago).
Archived Writing Center Workshop Videos
Topic: Reading and Understanding Writing Assignments
Reading and understanding an assignment to know what is required of you can be overwhelming, and you are not alone! This workshop will help you identify the overview and tasks within an assignment and give you practical reading tips to comprehend the assignment requirements fully.
Watch the Recording of "Reading and Understanding Assignments" Here