Workshops

 

 

How to Succeed in College without Really Trying
January 19 (Thursday); 12:30-1:20 p.m.; E-257 and January 26 (Thursday); 12:30-1:20 p.m.; E-257
Succeeding in college requires knowing how to study effectively and being aware of the unwritten agenda. In a fun-filled hour, you will be reminded of the study skills you were taught in high school, and you may learn a few new study techniques. In addition, you will learn the unwritten rules for succeeding in college. Websites that can help you study well will be furnished. This workshop is repeated on January 26; plan to attend only one of the sessions. Presenter: Alan Babcock, Disability Services

Do You Have Test Anxiety? 
January 26 (Thursday); 3:00 – 3:50 p.m.; E-252, Olmsted
Are you one of those people who says, “I can’t take tests”?  Maybe you haven’t learned how. There are skills involved.  We welcome you to join our seminar and learn some new strategies.  There are few “born test takers,” no matter what you have heard.  We will show you some ways to improve your performance on tests. Join us! Presenter: Linda Meashey, Counseling Services

How Do I Cite This Thing?  A Brief Introduction to APA Style
February 1 (Wednesday); 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.; W-207, Olmsted
What’s the difference between APA and MLA? What will my reference page look like? What’s a parenthetical citation? How do I cite information from the Internet? This workshop covers the basics of APA documentation style, the style used most widely in technical writing.  Presenter: Kathy Brode, Learning Center

Get that Paper Started!
February 8 (Wednesday); 12:00 – 12:50 p.m.; W-207, Olmsted
Professional writing tutors from the Learning Center will offer brainstorming strategies that are effective for overcoming writer’s block.  They also will offer tips on developing and organizing ideas with an eye to fulfilling the instructor’s requirements for the assignment. Presenter: Kathy Brode, Learning Center

Test-Taking Strategies
Academic Event
February 14 (Tuesday); 12:30 – 1:20 p.m.; E-257 and March 15 (Thursday); 12:30 – 1:20 p.m.; E-257
Knowing the material for a test is necessary but not sufficient to perform well on a test, especially if your professor asks difficult questions. To perform at your optimal level, you have to have good test-taking skills. This program will teach you how to take different types of tests– including multiple choice, short answer, essay, true/false, and math tests. In addition, websites that will help you to improve your test-taking skills will be provided.  This workshop is repeated on March 15; plan to attend only one of the sessions. Presenter: Alan Babcock, Disability Services

Do You Have Math Anxiety?
Academic Event
February 16 (Thursday); 3:30 – 4:15 p.m.; W-205
Math anxiety is an emotional reaction to math based on a past unpleasant experience. If the thought of doing math makes you cringe, then learn about math anxiety and how to manage it so it doesn’t get in the way of your math success here.
Sponsored by the Learning Center (Limit of 20)
Presenter: Janice Smith