The following workshops are presented by the Developmental Writing Department and are open to all ACC students. Workshop attendees will receive proof of attendance to submit to instructors who may offer extra credit. During the week of March 22, the workshop will focus on preparing students for the Developmental Writing Exit Exam. An additional review session is scheduled in May for students needing to take the Developmental Writing Exit Exam on May 7.
| Monday, January 25 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. | EVC Learning Lab 2304 |
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Goal Setting and Study Strategies for a Successful Semester
In this workshop, we値l discuss what is expected of students taking the Developmental Writing Exit Exam. We値l review the Developmental Writing Pass/Fail scale, discuss common errors such as fragments and run-ons, review essay organization and structure, and go over strategies for writing within a time limit.
| Monday, February 1 | 4:00-5:00 p.m. |
EVC Learning Lab 2304 |
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Brainstorming/Generating Ideas
Getting started is often the hardest part of any writing assignment. The blank page can scare anyone. In this workshop, you’ll learn a set of tools for developing ideas for any assignment, whether it be a scholarship essay, an in-class assignment, or a cover letter for a job. Bring a writing assignment with you, and leave this workshop with plenty of ideas to get you started.
| Wednesday, February 10 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Essay Structure and Paragraph Development
Do you feel you don稚 have enough to say when writing? Does it seem like your paragraphs are too short? In this workshop, we値l go over the basics of essay structure and paragraph development, and you値l leave the workshop prepared to write a well-developed essay about almost any topic.
| Wednesday, February 17 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Proofreading and Revision
Ahh, the final stage of the writing process: Your assignment is almost complete, but it’s time to put those finishing touches on your masterpiece. In this workshop, you’ll learn the difference between proofreading and revision, and how to do both well. Bring an essay in progress, or one that has already been graded by your instructor.
| Wednesday, February 24 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Coordination and Subordination: Combining Sentences
In this workshop we値l discuss strategies for combining sentences and lending more variety to your writing.
| Wednesday, March 3 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Common Errors: Run-ons, Comma Splices, and Fragments
If a sentence goes on and on and on, is it a run-on? Not exactly. Have you heard of sentence fragments, but you aren稚 quite sure what they are? In this workshop, you値l learn what run-ons, comma splices, and fragments, are and how to correct them in your own writing.
| Wednesday, March 10 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Mid-semester Goal Check-in
Those who attend the January 25 Goal Setting and Study Strategies workshop are invited to return and share experiences. Specifically, we値l talk about obstacles that may have come up during the course of the semester and ways to deal with those obstacles. Finally, we値l revisit the goals set early in the semester and develop a plan to be sure those goals are met by the end of the semester. If you were unable to attend the January 25 workshop, you池e still invited. This will be an excellent opportunity to share strategies with your peers.
| Wednesday, March 24 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Developmental Writing Exit Exam Review
In this workshop, we’ll discuss what is expected of students taking the Developmental Writing Exit Exam. We’ll review the Developmental Writing Pass/Fail scale, discuss common errors such as fragments and run-ons, review essay organization and structure, and go over strategies for writing within a time limit.
| Wednesday, March 31 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Defeating Procrastination: Time Management for Writers
Sometimes it seems the last minute is always the best time to work on a writing project. But, with procrastination comes a lot of unnecessary anxiety. If you are a procrastinator who wants to learn ways to settle in and get started on the work ahead, this is the workshop for you. After identifying common reasons for procrastination, we will introduce time management tools that will help get you started on projects sooner.
| Wednesday, April 7 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Sentence Variety
Ready to spice up your writing? In this workshop, you’ll practice writing eight different types of sentences, both with a group and on your own. It is suggested, but not required, that you attend the Coordination and Subordination workshop on February 22 prior to attending this workshop.
| Wednesday, April 14 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Thesis Statements
The thesis statement is the foundation of any well-written essay. In this workshop, you’ll learn the elements of a solid thesis statement. Then, you’ll practice writing thesis statements for a variety of essay topics. You’ll also work with your peers to help them fine-tune their thesis statements.
| Wednesday, April 21 | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
EVC 3219 |
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Comma Usage
You may have heard that when you hear a pause in a sentence, you should put a comma there. That can be confusing, right? Don’t worry. In this workshop, we’ll set you straight on the rules of comma usage by giving you eight specific rules for using commas along with easy ways to remember these rules.