Writing Wednesday Skillshops

Think Like a Writer

Join this session to launch your term at MDC and grab a starter pack of skills for college courses. You'll learn how to understand a syllabus, organize assignments and learn the skills to achieve all types of academic writing and expectations for college, including: essays, blogs, lab reports, discussion posts, art analysis, and even professional emails.

Finding Your Voice in the Age of AI

Discover how to use AI to amplify your unique voice! In our engaging workshop, 'Finding Your Voice in the Age of AI,' you'll learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance your communication, align with your core values, and craft impactful messages that resonate. Whether you're posting on social media, interacting through AI-driven platforms, or having face-to-face conversations, this workshop will give you the skills to stand out while staying true to yourself. Ideal for students ready to use AI to make their mark in the digital world!

Prompts, Thesis Statements, and Outlines

An argumentative / research paper, it is crucial that student have their main point, or argument clearly and concisely thought out. Students will learn tips and tricks to help them to create a compelling, specific, and convincing thesis statement. This workshop will also go over ways to help students structure their essays more effectively (outlining, freewriting techniques, visual venn diagrams, etc.).

How to Write a Research Paper

The research paper is often the "capstone" of your course, which means that it tests how well you can do all the writing skills you learned throughout the semester. In this Skillshop, then, attendees will review how to read assignment sheets, select a topic just right for research, outline your paper, write effective introductions/thesis statements and conclusions, and the difference between quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation when including other people's ideas in your paper--as well as when it is best to do each--to successfully tackle your biggest writing assignment.

Paraphrasing V. Literary Analysis

Join us for an engaging workshop on paraphrasing, summarizing vs. literary analysis, designed to enhance your reading and writing skills. Learn how to paraphrase to effectively convey ideas in your own words. Also, discover the difference between summarizing content and performing in-depth literary analysis to apply these techniques to your academic and professional communication. This session will provide valuable insights and practical exercises to elevate your analytical abilities.

Mastering Proofreading: Understanding Parts of Speech and Leveraging AI Technology

By the end of this workshop, participants will understand the essentials of proofreading, including identifying and correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, and style. They will be able to recognize and effectively use parts of speech, improve the mechanics of their writing, enhance the quality of their academic writing, and utilize AI tools to assist in the proofreading process. Participants will gain confidence in their ability to produce clear, concise, and error-free written work.

Writing Resumes and Cover Letters

Jump into this workshop to learn resume building best practices and to leverage resume reading technology in your favor. With these techniques, you’ll reach the top ranks among other competing resumes and cover letters. We’ll share all the latest tips, including applying for jobs as well as connect you with more MDC resources to prepare you for the professional landscape.

Writing For Presentations

This workshop will equip participants with techniques to write clear, engaging, and effective content for presentations. By focusing on the structure, content, and visual design of presentation materials, participants will learn to effectively communicate their message and engage their audience.

Think Like a Writer

Join this session to launch your term at MDC and grab a starter pack of skills for college courses. You'll learn how to understand a syllabus, organize assignments and learn the skills to achieve all types of academic writing and expectations for college, including: essays, blogs, lab reports, discussion posts, art analysis, and even professional emails.

Finding Your Voice in the Age of AI

Discover how to use AI to amplify your unique voice! In our engaging workshop, 'Finding Your Voice in the Age of AI,' you'll learn how to leverage AI tools to enhance your communication, align with your core values, and craft impactful messages that resonate. Whether you're posting on social media, interacting through AI-driven platforms, or having face-to-face conversations, this workshop will give you the skills to stand out while staying true to yourself. Ideal for students ready to use AI to make their mark in the digital world!

Prompts, Thesis Statements, and Outlines

Before beginning an argumentative / research paper, it is crucial that student have their main point, or argument clearly and concisely thought out. Students will learn tips and tricks to help them to create a compelling, specific, and convincing thesis statement. This workshop will also go over ways to help students structure their essays more effectively (outlining, freewriting techniques, visual venn-diagrams, etc.).

Writing a Research Paper 

The research paper is often the "capstone" of your course, which means that it tests how well you can do all the writing skills you learned throughout the semester. In this Skillshop, then, attendees will review how to read assignment sheets, select a topic just right for research, outline your paper, write effective introductions/thesis statements and conclusions, and the difference between quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation when including other people's ideas in your paper--as well as when it is best to do each--to successfully tackle your biggest writing assignment.

Paraphrasing, Summary v. Literary Analysis

The research paper is often the "capstone" of your course, which means that it tests how well you can do all the writing skills you learned throughout the semester. In this Skillshop, then, attendees will review how to read assignment sheets, select a topic just right for research, outline your paper, write effective introductions/thesis statements and conclusions, and the difference between quotation, paraphrase, summary, and citation when including other people's ideas in your paper--as well as when it is best to do each--to successfully tackle your biggest writing assignment.

Mastering Proofreading: Understanding Parts of Speech and Leveraging AI Technology

By the end of this workshop, participants will understand the essentials of proofreading, including identifying and correcting errors in grammar, punctuation, and style. They will be able to recognize and effectively use parts of speech, improve the mechanics of their writing, enhance the quality of their academic writing, and utilize AI tools to assist in the proofreading process. Participants will gain confidence in their ability to produce clear, concise, and error-free written work.

Writing Resumes and Cover Letters

Jump into this workshop to learn resume building best practices to leverage resume reading technology in your favor. With these techniques, you’ll reach the top ranks among other competing resumes and cover letters. We’ll share all the latest tips, including applying for jobs as well as connect you with more MDC resources to prepare you for the professional landscape.

Writing for Presentations

This workshop will equip participants with techniques to write clear, engaging, and effective content for presentations. By focusing on the structure, content, and visual design of presentation materials, participants will learn to effectively communicate their message and engage their audience.