Workshops
The Writing Center offers several presentations designed to assist groups of up to 24 students on a variety of topics to help them improve their writing and succeed in their courses.
All presentations are held in the Writing Center (Zahnow 250) in the Writing Studio.
To book a presentation for your class on any of these topics, please contact the Writing Center (writingcenter@svsu.edu) or reach out to the Writing Center Director (ddrake1@svsu.edu).
Introduction to the Writing Center
This presentation introduces students to the Writing Center, lists services the Center provides, and details how to book appointments. This presentation usually runs for about 20-30 minutes.
APA 7
This presentation goes over the basics of APA formatting. This presentation generally runs for about 20 minutes.
MLA 9
This presentation goes over the basics of MLA formatting. There is a group scavenger hunt activity using Purdue Owl's website. This presentation runs for about 20 minutes.
College Writing, APA, and Plagiarism
This presentation walks through the basics of structuring a college essay, APA formatting, and avoiding plagiarism.
Personal Statements
This presentation outlines the structure of a personal statement, which can be used for certain scholarships, grad school applications, and others.
Scholarship Essays
This presentation helps students deconstruct scholarship essay questions and write a response.
Writing Survival Tools
This is an interactive workshop where students can learn about and use useful tools in word, google drive, and system settings. It also includes a few mental practices that will aid students in their college careers.
CONTACT US.
Writing Center
Zahnow 250
writingcenter@svsu.edu
(989) 964-6061
Dr. Derek Drake, Writing Center Director
Zahnow 250C
ddrake1@svsu.edu
(989) 964-2486