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Workshops
The Writing Center and library presents one-hour workshops on various writing topics. As a student, you will receive an attendance recognition stamp on your transcript by virtually attending eight or more writing workshop sessions.
Contact lbach1@nwacc.edu or writingcenter@nwacc.edu with questions.
Fall 2021 Workshop Schedule
The Writing Center presents one-hour workshops on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm, Thursdays at 3:00 pm , and Fridays at 10:00 am. Use this link to join Writing Center Workshop (Microsoft Teams Meeting).
| Date | Topic / Title |
| Sept. 1, 2, 3 | Responding to a Prompt and Outlining |
| Sept. 8, 9, 10 | The Paragraph and the Writing Process |
| Sept. 15, 16, 17 | Introductions and Conclusions |
| Sept. 22, 23, 24 | Thesis Statements |
| Sept. 29, 30, Oct. 1 | MLA Format & Citations |
| Oct. 6, 7, 8 | Paraphrasing & Integrating Quotes (MLA) |
| Oct. 13, 14, 15 | Sentence Parts & Prepositions |
| Oct. 20, 21, 22 | Types of Sentences & Conjunctions |
| Oct. 27, 28, 29 | Fragments, Run-Ons, & Comma Splices |
| Nov. 3, 4, 5 | Punctuation |
| Nov. 10, 11, 12 | Verbs, Parallel Structure, and Voice |
| Nov 17, 18, 19 | Capitalization, Titles, Nouns, and Pronouns |
| Nov. 24, 25, 26 | Thanksgiving Break - No Workshops |
| Dec. 1, 2, 3 | Revision & Editing (Including Homonyms) |
The Academic Literacy Workshops are coordinated by the NWACC Library in partnership with the Writing Center and Title III and held on Fridays at 11 am via Zoom and online at anytime in a self-paced, free, not-for-credit Canvas course.
Students who complete eight or more workshops will receive a recognition stamp on their transcripts.
Register for the online Academic Literacy Workshops through the library website.
| Thursday at 4pm | Friday at 11am | Topic / Title |
| Aug. 26 | Aug. 27 | How to Read a Syllabus |
| Sept. 2 | Sept. 3 | Plagiarism 101 |
| Sept. 9 | Sept 10 | Selecting a "Just Right" Topic |
| Sept. 16 | Sept. 17 | Know Your Sources |
| Sept. 23 | Sept. 24 | Test Anxiety |
| Sept. 30 | Oct. 1 | Active Listening |
| Oct. 7 | Oct. 8 | MLA Works Cited List |
| Oct. 14 | Oct. 15 | Math Anxiety |
| Oct. 21 | Oct. 22 | Annotated Bibliography |
| Oct. 28 | Oct. 29 | Misinformation |
| Nov. 4 | Nov. 5 | APA Reference List |
| Nov. 11 | Nov. 12 | From PowerPoint to Presentation: Tips and Tricks |
| Nov. 18 | Nov. 19 | Emotional Connection |
| Dec. 2 | Dec. 3 | Where Do I Go From Here? |
| Dec. 9 | Dec. 10 | Adulting 101 |