Writing Lab Workshops
Summer 2013 Workshops
The Purdue Writing Lab also offers free workshops for all Purdue students, staff, and faculty interested in learning about and getting hands-on practice with different aspects of writing. No sign-up is required; just come as go as needed. All workshops are held in the Writing Lab in Heavilon 226
Wednesday, May 22, 12:00-1:00 pm: "Getting Noticed: Writing Strong Résumés and Cover Letters"
Résumés and cover letters are some of the most important documents you will ever write. We can help with:
- Content Development
- Tailoring to an audience
- Format/visual design
- Much More
Wednesday, March 6, 12:30-1:30 pm: "Online Research: Finding and Evaluating Sources"
You know the information is out there—you’re just not sure how to get to it. We can help! Improve your Internet savvy with an interactive tour of the tips, tricks, and tools of the academic research trade. Yes, you can find relevant and reliable sources on the web.
Wednesday, June 5, 12:00-1:00 pm: "Academic Writing for Graduate Students"
No matter what you are writing and how far you are with it, the Writing Lab is here to support you. This workshop focuses specifically on dealing with the vagaries of writing graduate-level scholarship. Come with general or specific writing questions and learn about ways the Writing Lab can contribute to your success.
Thursday, June 20, 12:00-1:00 pm: "Top 10 Grammar Problems"
Grammar problems can hinder a document’s readability and make a writer appear less trustworthy. Come to the Writing Lab to learn what the most frequent grammar problems and how you can avoid them.
Wednesday, July 17, 12:00-1:00 pm: “MLA and APA Style Citation”
Join us for a workshop tailored to a range of needs related to writing in MLA and APA style, including:
- Works Cited/References pages
- In-Text Citation
- Using sources
- Avoiding plagiarism
- Formatting of text and images
Wednesday, July 31, 12:00-1:00 pm: “Personal Statements”
Your future is important to you, so the documents you include in an application are, too. Whether you are beginning to plan your writing process, considering your audience, or refining a draft, this workshop can help you write an effective essay. Come with a work-in-progress or general questions.
Contact our Writing Lab workshop coordinator, Daniel Kenzie, for more infomation.
