WORKSHOPS @ THE WRITING CENTER February 23rd-April 2nd

www.ccny.cuny.edu/writing

Do you need help with your writing? We hold two different workshops per day! Bring your writing assignments!

**On Thursday 3/5, we will not hold the 12:30-1:45pm workshop due to a Writing Center Staff Meeting

Flip over for more information on each workshop. THE WRITING CENTER at the Samuel Rudin Academic Resource Center NAC Building, Amsterdam Avenue Plaza, 3rd Floor South. (212) 650-8104 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-6:00pm Friday 10:00am-4:00pm

Days/Dates Time Workshop

MONDAYS

February: 23 March: 2, 9, 16, 23, 30

12:30-1:45 pm

Proofreading for Punctuation: Using Commas Correctly

3:30-4:45 pm

Proofreading for Punctuation: Using Commas Correctly

TUESDAYS

February : 24 March : 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

12:30-1:45 pm

Topic Sentences and Transitions

3:30-4:45 pm

Effective Thesis Statements

WEDNESDAYS

February: 25 March : 4, 11, 18, 25

April: 1

12:30-1:45 pm

Proofreading for Punctuation: Colons and Semi-colons

3:30-4:45 pm

Secondary Sources: Integrating Quotes

THURSDAYS

February: 26 March: 5*, 12, 19, 26

April: 2

12:30-1:45 pm

Ending with a Bang! Writing Strong Conclusions

3:30-4:45 pm

Effective Thesis Statements

WORKSHOPS @ THE WRITING CENTER February 23rd-April 2nd

www.ccny.cuny.edu/writing

Do you need help with your writing? We hold two workshops per day!

WRITING WORKSHOP DESCRIPTIONS

These are interactive workshops. Bring your writing assignment!

Effective Thesis Statements

Writing effective thesis statements can be challenging, but it’s

not impossible. Learn what makes a thesis statement effective

and how to draft and revise your own thesis statements to

make them stronger. Bring your own assignment or draft.

Ending With a Bang! Writing Strong Conclusions

How can you end your paper memorably? Learn the structure

of a strong conclusion that will effectively close your argument.

Bring a draft.

Proofreading for Punctuation: Commas

Punctuation affects the meaning of your sentences. Learn the

correct way to use punctuation to make sure that what you

mean to say is clear to the reader. Bring a draft.

Secondary Sources: Integrating Quotes

Secondary sources strengthen the credibility of your argument.

Learn how to integrate secondary sources effectively into your

argument. Bring your research and a draft.

Creating Clarity: Topic Sentences and Transitions

It is important that your ideas flow for an overall clear and

cohesive essay. Learn to craft and revise topic sentences, so

the main points of your paragraphs are clearly stated and

connected throughout your essay. Bring a draft.

Proofreading for Punctuation: Colons and Semi-colons

Take your punctuation to the next level. Learn to use colons

and semi-colons effectively. Bring a draft.

Flip over for workshop dates and times. THE WRITING CENTER at the Samuel Rudin Academic Resource Center NAC Building, Amsterdam Avenue Plaza, 3rd Floor South. (212) 650-8104 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-5:00pm Tuesday 10:00am-6:00pm Friday 10:00am-4:00pm