Need to write an academic paper with sources but aren't sure how to get those sources into your paper? Watch this video to get a handle on the situation!
Thursday, July 17, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Monday, April 21, 2014
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Transfer & Scholarship Essay Workshops
Transfer and scholarship deadlines are approaching! Before you write that essay, come to one of our workshops so you can stand above the crowd. Dates, times, and locations are as follows:
- Saturday, February 8 in HS 203 from 12:30 to 1:15 PM
- Monday, February 10 in HS 203 from 2:00 to 2:45 PM
- Wednesday, February 12 in Blackboard Collaborate from 5:30 to 6:15 PM
- Monday, April 7 in HS 203 from 2:00 to 2:45 PM
If you are unable to attend the above workshops, please visit our Transfer & Scholarship Essays page for information.
Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Spring 2014 Workshop Schedule
Sorry for the delay, but I am excited to announce our Spring 2014 workshop lineup!
*To attend an online workshop, please click here at least ten minutes before the workshop begins (~5:20 PM).
To attend an online workshop, you will need:
1. A computer with speakers or headphones
2. An up-to-date version of Java
OR, you can attend this workshop by downloading this app to your smartphone.
HS 203 is located on the Germantown campus.
*To attend an online workshop, please click here at least ten minutes before the workshop begins (~5:20 PM).
To attend an online workshop, you will need:
1. A computer with speakers or headphones
2. An up-to-date version of Java
OR, you can attend this workshop by downloading this app to your smartphone.
HS 203 is located on the Germantown campus.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Post-Midterm Workshops
The semester is more than halfway over, but your assignments certainly haven't stopped! Remember that the Writing Center offers workshops every week on topics designed to make your writing process go more smoothly. Check out our schedule below and see which topics we are covering.
Questions? Email Allison Hutchison at allison.hutchison@montgomerycollege.edu or call (240) 567-1832.
Questions? Email Allison Hutchison at allison.hutchison@montgomerycollege.edu or call (240) 567-1832.
Wednesday, October 30, 2013
Writing Center's Celebration of National Day on Writing
To promote the National Day on Writing, the Montgomery College Germantown Writing Center will host a special event, an exhibit on writing instruments, and several contests.
Korean Calligraphy Demonstration
Witness an awe-inspiring
demonstration of Korean calligraphy. Myoung-Won
Kwon, also known as Mook Jae,
his pen name, will write on a 20-foot long piece of paper using a mop-sized
brush. Mr. Kwon has performed for the Smithsonian and Library of Congress.
Experience writing come alive as an art form! Get a sneak preview by watching this short video that documents his performance at the 2010 Smithsonian Folklife Festival.
History of Writing Instruments
A history-in-brief of writing instruments will be on display in the Writing Center from October 21 to 25. See what Mesopotamians used for writing cuneiform, a functioning typewriter, and more.
Magnetic Poetry Contest
A magnetic poetry contest will take place during the week of October 21 to 25. Create your poem using the magnets on the blue door across from the Information Desk, then take a picture and post it to the Writing Center's Facebook page. This will automatically enter you in the contest! If you do not have a camera phone, please ask a Writing Center staff member for assistance. You can also write down your poem and post it on our Facebook wall or email it to Allison Hutchison at allison.hutchison@montgomerycollege.edu.
Facebook "Status Story" Contest
Post your "status story" on the Writing Center's Facebook page. In the same vein of Hemingway's six-word story, your challenge is to write a story using only the space in your status! As with the magnetic poetry contest, entries are automatically received by posting them on our Facebook page, or you can email entries to Allison Hutchison at allison.hutchison@montgomerycollege.edu.
Wednesday, October 9, 2013
Workshops for Week of October 8 - 12
This week, our workshops include Proofreading & Revising Tips and Introductions & Conclusions.
The Proofreading & Revising Tips workshops will be held on Tuesday, October 8 from 1:00 to 1:45 PM and on Wednesday, October 9 from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. Learn how to become your own editor and find common mistakes in your writing. Get your essay ready for midterms!
The Open Lab this week is on Microsoft PowerPoint. Are you working on an assignment and need help with Microsoft PowerPoint? Don't know how to insert pictures? Can't figure out how to create slide transitions? Come by the Writing Center in HS 150 for live help on your assignment as you work. You can continue working on your assignment after the open lab ends! Open labs take place in the World Language area of the Writing Center.
The Introductions & Conclusions workshop will be held on Saturday, October 12 from 12:30 to 1:15 PM. Learn how to grab your readers’ attention in the introduction and finish with a bang in the conclusion of your essay. Keep the reader engaged from the beginning to the end!
All workshops are held in the World Languages area of the Writing Center in HS 150 (behind the Information Desk).
Wednesday, October 2, 2013
Workshops for 10/1, 10/2, 10/3, and 10/5
Workshop topics for this week will be Introductions & Conclusions as well as Resumes & Cover Letters.
This Thursday, our "Open Lab" will offer live help with Microsoft Word from 11:00 to 11:45 AM. Students can use any computer in the World Language area (behind the Information Desk) to work on assignments using Microsoft Word. A member of our staff will be on hand to answer questions about using Microsoft Word.
The Introductions & Conclusions workshops will be held on Tuesday, 10/1, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM and on Wednesday, 10/2, from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. Learn how to grab your readers' attention in the introduction and finish with a bang in the conclusion of your essay. Keep the reader engaged from the beginning to the end!
The Resumes & Cover Letters workshop will be held on Saturday, 10/5, from 12:30 to 1:15 PM.
Learn what to include in a resume and a cover letter. How can you make yourself stand apart and
get hired?
This Thursday, our "Open Lab" will offer live help with Microsoft Word from 11:00 to 11:45 AM. Students can use any computer in the World Language area (behind the Information Desk) to work on assignments using Microsoft Word. A member of our staff will be on hand to answer questions about using Microsoft Word.
The Introductions & Conclusions workshops will be held on Tuesday, 10/1, from 1:00 to 1:45 PM and on Wednesday, 10/2, from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. Learn how to grab your readers' attention in the introduction and finish with a bang in the conclusion of your essay. Keep the reader engaged from the beginning to the end!
The Resumes & Cover Letters workshop will be held on Saturday, 10/5, from 12:30 to 1:15 PM.
Learn what to include in a resume and a cover letter. How can you make yourself stand apart and
get hired?
Monday, September 23, 2013
Workshops for September 24, 25, and 28
This week's host of workshops includes Thesis Statements, Transitions, and Paraphrasing and Summarizing. Thursday, 9/26, will be the last English Language group tutoring session.
The Thesis Statements workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 24th from 1:00 to 1:45 PM. Learn how to write a thesis statement as well as the difference between strong and weak thesis statements.
The Transitions workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. Learn how to move smoothly between supporting details and paragraphs in your essays. Connect your thoughts for the audience!
The Paraphrasing and Summarizing workshop will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 12:30 to 1:15 PM. Learn how to put source material into your own words. We will go over signal phrases, patchwork plagiarism, and sentence structure. You will also create a paraphrase.
Please stop by HS 150 if you have any questions about workshops or if you would like to sign up for individual tutoring!
The Thesis Statements workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 24th from 1:00 to 1:45 PM. Learn how to write a thesis statement as well as the difference between strong and weak thesis statements.
The Transitions workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 25th from 5:30 to 6:15 PM. Learn how to move smoothly between supporting details and paragraphs in your essays. Connect your thoughts for the audience!
The Paraphrasing and Summarizing workshop will be held on Saturday, September 28th from 12:30 to 1:15 PM. Learn how to put source material into your own words. We will go over signal phrases, patchwork plagiarism, and sentence structure. You will also create a paraphrase.
Please stop by HS 150 if you have any questions about workshops or if you would like to sign up for individual tutoring!
Thursday, September 12, 2013
Workshops for Week of Sept. 16 to 21
This week's workshops are Citations and Paraphrasing and Summarizing.
The Citation workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 17th from 1:00-1:45 PM. Learn about in-text citations and works cited/reference pages for both MLA and APA formats. Students will get a chance to use library resources such as Noodle Works.
The Paraphrasing and Summarizing workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30-6:15 PM. Learn how to put source material into your own words. We will go over signal phrases, patchwork plagiarism, and sentence structure. You will also create a paraphrase.
The Outline workshop on Saturday, September 21st has been canceled. If you need help with outlining, please come by the Writing Center to sign up for individual tutoring, or take a look at an outline video on our podcast site here.
The Citation workshop will be held on Tuesday, September 17th from 1:00-1:45 PM. Learn about in-text citations and works cited/reference pages for both MLA and APA formats. Students will get a chance to use library resources such as Noodle Works.
The Paraphrasing and Summarizing workshop will be held on Wednesday, September 18th from 5:30-6:15 PM. Learn how to put source material into your own words. We will go over signal phrases, patchwork plagiarism, and sentence structure. You will also create a paraphrase.
The Outline workshop on Saturday, September 21st has been canceled. If you need help with outlining, please come by the Writing Center to sign up for individual tutoring, or take a look at an outline video on our podcast site here.
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Fall 2013 Workshop Schedule Announced
We're back for another exciting semester and are proud to announce the Fall 2013 Writing Center Workshop Series! Check the schedule below to see what we're offering.
Writing Center Fall 2013 Workshop Series
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WORKSHOP TOPIC
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Tuesdays
1:00-1:45 PM
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Wednesdays
5:30-6:15 PM
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Saturdays
12:30-1:15 PM
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8/27
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N/A
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8/31
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Microsoft Word Intermediate
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9/3
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8/28
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N/A
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9/24
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9/4
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9/7
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9/10
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9/11
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9/21
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9/17
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11/13
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9/14
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10/15
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9/18
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9/28
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11/19
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9/25
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11/9
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10/1
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10/2
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10/12
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10/8
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10/9, 12/4
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11/16, 12/7
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11/12
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10/16
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10/19
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Integrating Sources
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10/22
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10/23
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11/2
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10/29
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10/30
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10/26
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11/5
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11/6
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N/A
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11/26
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N/A
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10/5
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Points of View: First, Second, Third
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12/3
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11/20
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11/23
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All-new “Open Labs” on Thursdays from 11:00-11:45 AM
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Microsoft Word
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8/29, 9/5, 10/3, 10/24, 12/5
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Microsoft PowerPoint
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10/10, 10/17, 11/21
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Grammar
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10/31, 11/7, 11/14
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Workshops for First Week of Classes
We're kicking off our workshops this week with two offerings of Microsoft Word Basics on Tuesday from 1:00 PM to 1:45 PM and on Saturday from 12:30 PM to 1:15 PM. In this workshop, you will learn basic skills for formatting essays and
similar documents. Students will each have a computer to use for practicing
skills. Bring a USB/flash drive with you!
For those who are a little more advanced, we will have a Microsoft Word Intermediate workshop on Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. Go a little beyond the basics in Microsoft Word and learn about bullets, lists, headers and footers, hanging indents, grammar check and spell check, and tables. Students will each have a computer to use for practicing skills.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! Workshops are held in HS 150 (the same level as the library).
For those who are a little more advanced, we will have a Microsoft Word Intermediate workshop on Wednesday from 5:30 PM to 6:15 PM. Go a little beyond the basics in Microsoft Word and learn about bullets, lists, headers and footers, hanging indents, grammar check and spell check, and tables. Students will each have a computer to use for practicing skills.
All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend! Workshops are held in HS 150 (the same level as the library).
Like Us on Facebook for a Chance to Win...!
This semester, the Writing Center launched its brand new Facebook page! Like us for a chance to win some awesome prizes, like USBs (flash drives) and gift cards! Could you be sporting this hot USB crystal heart necklace this fall?!
Or, if crystal hearts aren't your thing, how about one of these handy monkey USBs?
Tuesday, May 14, 2013
Spring 2013 Wrap-Up
Well, we had a lovely semester and saw many students in our Spring 2013 Workshop Series. Currently, we are in the process of gathering feedback on the workshops to see what students thought about them. If you attended a workshop, you should have received an email with a survey link, but just in case you didn't, here is the link: http://www.polleverywhere.com/survey/Bl60hmw0l. We really appreciate student feedback on the workshops as we work to improve them for the Fall 2013 semester. Giving us your feedback really helps us to know how well we're helping you!
Tutoring--both appointment-based and walk-in--will still be available over the summer for students registered in Summer session classes. You still have time to register for summer classes. Summer Session I begins on Tuesday, May 28th, and Summer Session II begins on Monday, June 17th. You can check out the schedule for summer classes here.
The Writing Center will be closed next week, Monday, May 20th through Friday, May 24th, as we gear up for the Summer sessions. The college is closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. The Writing Center will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th.
Tutoring--both appointment-based and walk-in--will still be available over the summer for students registered in Summer session classes. You still have time to register for summer classes. Summer Session I begins on Tuesday, May 28th, and Summer Session II begins on Monday, June 17th. You can check out the schedule for summer classes here.
The Writing Center will be closed next week, Monday, May 20th through Friday, May 24th, as we gear up for the Summer sessions. The college is closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day. The Writing Center will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th.
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