Online Workshops
The Writing Centre is pleased to offer a series of online workshops in the Spring 2024 semester on Thursdays from 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.. All our workshops are free to members of the Memorial community - undergraduate students, graduate students, faculty, and staff. These workshop presentations are packed with explanations, rules, samples, and short practice opportunities. You may register for these workshops at any point in the semester. After registering, participants will receive a Webex link for the online workshops.
A registration link is provided for each session.
Academic Integrity is fundamental in all academic environments. Student commitment is essential and foundational for success. Learning to respect the integrity of the work of others is a game changer in both papers and presentations. In this workshop, participants will examine quotations, citations, and paraphrasing strategies. The session will be recorded, and all participants will receive a concise summary of the key points via email.
Quality paraphrasing is a game changer. Expressing content in your own words is necessary in all academic environments – papers and presentations. In this workshop, participants will examine paraphrasing strategies for embedding sources to avoid cut-and-paste approaches. They will discuss the value of quoting and in-text citations. The session will be recorded, and all participants will receive a concise summary of the key points via email.
The Academic Phrasebank is a substantial resource for academic writers. This resource comprises phrases typically found in written papers both short and extensive. In this workshop, participants will be introduced to and explore the range of phrases available to organize content. The session will be recorded, and all participants will receive a concise summary of the key points via email.
Join our literature review workshop and learn the basics! Whether you're new to the concept or want to refresh your understanding, this session covers the definitions, types, and essential preparation steps. It's perfect for beginners, providing a quick yet comprehensive guide to start or enhance your academic writing. The workshop will be recorded, and all attendees will receive an email summary of the main points.
Punctuation is not as simple as most people think. Punctuation marks provide clarity, flow, and precision. In this workshop, participants will explore the impact punctuation can have when we read and write as it is a silent communication partner. This workshop will be recorded. All attendees will receive an email summary of the main points.