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

Our most popular workshops (based on recent attendance and faculty requests for course integrated workshops) are indicated with an asterisk.

Note : Are you a program or professor leader thinking about requesting a writing workshop for your course or group? Fill in our survey to put your request. With sufficient notice, you are able to request some of the workshops below or a combination of topics customized to satisfy your students’ needs.

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

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

Academic Writing Q&A. or Top what to Realize about Academic Writing
this session that is 50-minute the top 5 things most useful to know about academic writing. The rest of the session is aimed at answering your burning questions (no matter what basic or complex) about academic writing and writing when you look at the disciplines. You’ll take some answers away, including how to locate more help when you need it!

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

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

  • Gain an understanding of common strategies for approaching analysis that is critical are transferable across disciplines;
  • Figure out how to differentiate between summarizing, paraphrasing, and critical analysis and comprehend the value of each in academic writing;
  • Know the way questions that are critical be used to transition from summary to analysis.

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

  • Distinguish between Higher and Lower Order writing concerns;
  • Learn revision strategies which help you focus on higher order concerns first;
  • Gain understanding of common forms of writing errors and learn to spot them in your writing.

Just how to Argue Academically*
Effective argumentation is a core dependence on many writing assignments throughout the disciplines. Yet students are often unsure how exactly to write an obvious and compelling argument that is academic. It really isn’t the same as arguing with your partner or your mother and father! In this 50-minute session, learn the particular rules governing academic argument in addition to strategies for developing and defending a good argument in your written assignments.

  • Gain insight into the aspects of a fruitful academic argument;
  • Discover ways to develop an argument that is academic
  • 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 group of characteristics, and you can learn what those characteristics are as a way to strengthen your writing! In this workshop, get the full story 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 overall sense of organization in your writing and make certain that your particular arguments are obvious and well-supported.

  • Gain an awareness associated with characteristics shared by clear, well-developed paragraphs;
  • Learn about the connection between strong paragraphs and overall flow, clarity, and argumentation;
  • Comprehend the role of paragraphs since the “building blocks” of academic writing;
  • Be able 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 are encouraged to bring copy of a paper they’ve been currently working on to make use of the processes to their own writing.

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

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

Using Sources in Your Paper?*
You’ve likely reviewed the Library’s plagiarism tutorial. Do you want 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 resources that are finding assistance with particular citation styles.

  • Gain an awareness of techniques to effectively and ethically use source-materials in academic writing;
  • Learn strategies to clearly attribute materials that you might be quoting or paraphrasing;
  • Gain insight into alternatives for integrating source materials within paragraphs;
  • Manage to find resources for making use of a variety of citation styles.

Thank you for visiting Writing @ University!*
This 50 minute workshop gives you the opportunity to get a head start about what’s expected for successful writing that is academic. Learn 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 of the expectations for successful writing that is academic
  • Find out about the process of writing from planning, through argument development, organization and drafting, all the way to self-editing;
  • Be encouraged to establish good writing habits;
  • Be introduced to additional resources to support you in your writing at university.