Writing Center staff offer workshops on writing and communication related topics during the fall and spring semesters. Undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and staff are all welcome to participate.
Fall 2024 Writing Center Workshops
All fall 2024 Writing Center workshops will be held on Zoom. Participants will receive a link after registering.
Writing in College
Tuesday, Sept. 10 & Wednesday, Sept. 11, 3–4 p.m.
Join Writing Center staff and tutors for a discussion of what writing in college is like and how it may differ from writing experiences in high school. First year UD students will get the most out of this workshop.
Revision Strategies for Power & Clarity
Tuesday, Oct. 1 & Wednesday, Oct. 2, 3–4 p.m.
A common critique faculty have of student writing is that the writer’s meaning isn’t always clear. That’s not surprising in a first draft — after all, the writer might still be figuring out what they mean at the time they are writing it. This workshop is designed to help student writers develop strategies for revising a rough first draft into a powerful and clear piece of writing.
Personal Statements That Pop
Tuesday, Oct. 15 & Wednesday, Oct. 16, 3–4 p.m.
Whether you’re applying for an internship or grad school, putting yourself out there in a personal statement can be intimidating. This workshop will help you craft a statement that really shines. We will discuss how to “brag” about yourself, what to shout about vs. what to leave out, and more!
Essentials of Public Speaking & Presentations
Wednesday, Nov. 6 & Thursday, Nov. 7, 3–4 p.m.
A panel of oral communication consultants will provide a workshop on public presentation tips, delivery strategies, visual aid creation, overcoming speech anxiety, and more! A Q&A will follow to discuss attendees’ presentation fears.
Workshops with Morris Library
In addition to the workshops listed above, the Writing Center will also offer two fall workshops in collaboration with Morris Library. Links for registration to these workshops are provided below.
Source Savvy: Beyond the Basics of Integrating Sources into Academic Argument
Wednesday, Sept. 25, 3–4 p.m.
Sometimes writers get distracted by the technicalities of citation instead of concentrating on why they are incorporating the sources in the first place.
During this workshop, learn more about nuanced ways to evaluate a source and to craft purposeful arguments that do more than say, “an expert said it, so it’s true!” You will explore the role of citation in the scholarly conversation and discover how tracing information helps develop ideas, counter arguments, provide context and humanize an issue. You will also discuss why writers draw on different kinds of sources and how they integrate literature of the field into their writing to connect with the audience.
Tools and Tips to Manage a Long-Term Writing Project
Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2:30–3:30 p.m.
We’ve all been there: We’re working on a research paper and we know there was a source somewhere that said something relevant, but we can’t remember where or what.
During this workshop, discover how staying organized early in the research and writing process will help you focus your writing, stay motivated and save time. You will learn about informal writing practices and citation management tools to keep your sources organized during a long-term research-based writing project.