Writing Workshop Wednesdays

Writing Resource Center—Pacific University
WEDNESDAY WRITING WORKSHOP SERIES

Pacific’s Writing Resource Center (UC 104) will be offering six, free writing workshops this spring semester that address skills essential to writing success. Please refer to the schedule below for dates and topics. Come as you are—we hope to serve you and your writing soon!

Time: 12:15-12:45, Wednesdays
Location: Price Hall 203
Cost: FREE!

Schedule

February 13, 2008
Session 1: The Common Sense of Commas

Ever feel like you toss commas at a paper the same way you might toss darts at a board? Take the guessing out of when to use a comma by learning the practical (and easy) rules of comma usage.

February 27, 2008
Session 2: The Paragraph

What makes a paragraph a paragraph? When should you break for a new paragraph and when is it better not to? Is there a checklist for what goes into a paragraph? In this workshop, we’ll discuss the function of a paragraph and work on the craft of writing well-considered and stylistic paragraphs that help propel your argument forward.

March 5, 2008
Session 3: Sentenced for Life

Learn how not to commit the crimes of improper sentence constructions—run-ons, fragments, etc.— while also learning your rights to employ stylistic sentences towards academic freedom.

March 19, 2008
Session 4: Quotation Station

What’s notable, what’s quotable, and what’s plain potable? This session will focus on how to zone in on what’s quotable from your readings and research and how to artistically incorporate those quotes into your papers. You’ll learn some innovative approaches to using others’ ideas to separate your writing from your peers. You can quote us on that!

April 2, 2008
Session 5: The Writing Diet

Not just another fad—this is a proven way to help your essay lose unneeded pounds and get in shape. Learn how to trim your essay of excess fat and verbage and get to the meat and bone of your ideas sooner and with more muscle. “Less is more” is the theme of this workshop as we explore the ways of writing more concisely and to the point.

April 16, 2008
Session 6: Top Ten Common Writing Mistakes

Letterman would be proud of our list of most common writing mistakes—who vs whom, lie vs. lay, comma splices, dangling modifiers, and more! While there are no stupid pet tricks, we do promise some helpful tricks to help you learn how to remedy these common writing habits.

All workshops will be held in the

Writing Resource Center (UC 104) from 12:15 - 12:45.

February 13, 2008	Session 1: The Common Sense of Commas
Ever feel like you toss commas at a paper the same way you might toss darts at a board? Take the guessing out of when to use a comma by learning the practical (and easy) rules of comma usage.
February 27, 2008	Session 2: The Paragraph
What makes a paragraph a paragraph? When should you break for a new paragraph and when is it better not to? Is there a checklist for what goes into a paragraph? In this workshop, we’ll discuss the function of a paragraph and work on the craft of writing well-considered and stylistic paragraphs that help propel your argument forward.
March 5, 2008	Session 3: Sentenced for Life
Learn how not to commit the crimes of improper sentence constructions—run-ons, fragments, etc.— while also learning your rights to employ stylistic sentences towards academic freedom.
March 19, 2008	Session 4: Quotation Station
What’s notable, what’s quotable, and what’s plain potable? This session will focus on how to zone in on what’s quotable from your readings and research and how to artistically incorporate those quotes into your papers. You’ll learn some innovative approaches to using others’ ideas to separate your writing from your peers. You can quote us on that!
April 2, 2008	Session 5: The Writing Diet
Not just another fad—this is a proven way to help your essay lose unneeded pounds and get in shape. Learn how to trim your essay of excess fat and verbage and get to the meat and bone of your ideas sooner and with more muscle. “Less is more” is the theme of this workshop as we explore the ways of writing more concisely and to the point.
April 16, 2008	Session 6: Top Ten Common Writing Mistakes
Letterman would be proud of our list of most common writing mistakes—who vs whom, lie vs. lay, comma splices, dangling modifiers, and more! While there are no stupid pet tricks, we do promise some helpful tricks to help you learn how to remedy these common writing habits.

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