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Request a
Workshop
The
Writing Center has developed a number of workshops that provide targeted
instruction on different aspects of academic writing. All workshops are
led by Writing Center staff members who will visit the classroom to
perform the workshop. Please feel free to contact the Writing Center
with any questions or comments.
Faculty members interested
in requesting a workshop just need to follow a few easy steps:
1. Select a workshop from
the list below
2. Fill out a
Workshop Request Form
3. Email the completed
Workshop Request form to
umkcwritingcenter@umkc.edu
Below is
a list of workshops we have already prepared, but members of the WC
staff are also happy to create workshops addressing other topics—just
give us plenty of time to prepare beforehand. If you would like to
request a new workshop, please call the Writing Center at (816)
235-6411.
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Common Workshops |
Workshop Descriptions |
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Introduction to the
Writing Center |
A tutor will visit the classroom and briefly explain what
services we offer at the Writing Center. Unless the
professor has any special requests/instructions, these
workshops usually last about ten minutes. |
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MLA Formatting |
A tutor will review basic MLA formatting. If a modified
version of MLA is preferred, please indicate those
preferences in the Workshop Request Form. This workshop can
last half an hour (or longer by request). |
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APA Formatting |
A tutor will review basic APA formatting. When filling out
the Workshop Request Form, please indicate whether or not
the tutor should talk about levels. This workshop can last
half an hour (or longer by request). |
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WEPT Preparation |
A tutor will go over important information regarding the
WEPT. This workshop is especially useful for English 220
classes with students preparing to take the WEPT. These
workshops last about 45 minutes. |
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Other Workshops |
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Developing an Argument |
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Developing a Thesis |
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Integrating Quotes |
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Academic Introductions &
Conclusions |
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Invention Strategies: Discovering
& Narrowing a Topic |
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Organizing Academic Papers |
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Outlining |
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Peer Response |
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Proofreading Strategies |
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Punctuation & Grammar Review |
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The Reading Process |
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Using Electronic Sources |
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The Writing Process |
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