FALL 2013 WORKSHOPS

Drop-in attendance is welcome.
You may also email in advance that you plan to attend.
Check this page often for new offerings, room updates, or cancellations. 

LIBRARY – INTRODUCTORY  WORKSHOPS

“New to the Library” Sessions
Mon. Sept. 9 / Tue. Sept. 10 / Wed. Sept. 11 / Thur. Sept. 12
3:00 – 4:15 p.m.

Many students tell us they are “new to the library” or need to be reacquainted with library websites. These sessions introduce you to the GSU Library website. Each session covers all of the following website features, plus attendees will receive a library welcome gift of $2.00 for their PaperCut portal printing account.

• Using the online catalog to find books, e-books, videos, and reserves
• Creating an I-Share account to borrow books from other libraries
• Selecting relevant databases for your topic or discipline
• Searching databases for journal articles

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact: Linda Geller, Library Instruction and Workshop Coordinator (708) 534-4136 

WRITING CENTER – APA WORKSHOP SERIES 

Introduction to Online Library Resources
The library is your gateway to academic resources for assignments and research. In this workshop we demonstrate the online catalog, the tool used to find books, e-books, videos, and reserves in the GSU Library and borrow books from I-Share libraries. We will then explain how to choose relevant databases for your topic, develop search terms, find journal articles, and interpret database records and citations.   

Tuesday, September 3^rd from 3-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 2^nd from 3-4:15 p.m.
Thursday, October 31^st from 3-4:15 p.m.

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact: Linda Geller, Library Instruction and Workshop Coordinator (708) 534-4136

The Research Paper: Getting Started
Make a plan and make the grade! This workshop will show you how to find the resources that you need to write an almost stress-free research paper. Included  will be discussions of analyzing the assignment to make certain your paper is on target;  APA documentation styles and where to find the templates and information that make it so much easier;  and the importance of developing a focus statement to make organizing the paper a snap. 

Tuesday, September 10^th from 3-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 9^th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 7^th from 3-4:15 p.m.

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact:  Becky Nugent, Writing Center Coordinator (708) 235-2105

Mastering APA Documentation Style
From templates to make formatting a snap, crediting sources in your paper, to following rules about contractions, this workshop will help you navigate APA formatting and style. If APA makes you nervous, come to this workshop.

Tuesday, September 17^th from 3-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 16th from 7-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 14^th from 3-4:15 p.m. 

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact: Becky Nugent, Writing Center Coordinator (708) 235-2105

How to Use Your Sources without Plagiarizing: Paraphrasing without Pain
This workshop will show you how to paraphrase your sources so that you don’t plagiarize, as well as show you how to credit each source properly. Included will be discussion of plagiarism and ways to make absolutely certain that you avoid it, and the easiest way to properly format your Reference Page.  

Tuesday, September 24^th from 3-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 23^rd from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, November 21^st from 3-4:15 p.m. 

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact:  Becky Nugent, Writing Center Coordinator (708) 235-2105

The Research Paper: Finishing Touches
Almost finished with the research paper, but not quite? This workshop will show you what to look for to make certain that you submit a winning paper; an editing checklist to show you what to look for and resources to provide knowledgeable revision suggestions will be offered. 

Tuesday, October 1^st from 3-4:15 p.m.
Wednesday, October 30^th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Thursday, December 5^th from 3-4:15. p.m.

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact: Becky Nugent, Writing Center Coordinator (708) 235-2105

WRITING CENTER – WRITING WITH A PURPOSE WORKSHOPS 

Writing Responses, Reflections, Critical Reviews, and Essays, Strong Discussion Board Posts
Boost the power of your more “informal” class writing with this workshop. Discussions of the resources available, plans for approaching the writing, and ways to power them up will lead to making your contributions really count. 

Wednesday, September 25^th from 7-8 p.m.
Thursday, October 24^th from 3-4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, November 5^th from 7-8 p.m.

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact: Becky Nugent, Writing Center Coordinator (708) 235-2105

Winning Essays for Scholarships and Graduate School Admission
Are you thinking about applying for a scholarship? Need to write an essay for admission to graduate school? Boost your chances with a winning essay.  Showcase your strengths and talents so the selection committee will be certain that you are the best choice. This workshop will offer the “dos and don’ts” for writing a good essay, help you develop a plan, and provide sources for further one-on-one help during the process.    

Wednesday, September 18^th from 3-4:15 p.m.
Tuesday, October 8^th from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Tuesday, November 19^th from 3:00-4:15 p.m. 

Location: Library, Room TBA
Contact: Becky Nugent, Writing Center Coordinator (708) 235-2105

updated 9/5/13