Center
for Excellence in Writing
Florida
International University
Fall 2009 Workshops
MMC
Research
and Writing in the 21st Century: October 7, 3:30—5:30 p.m. Green Library
125. All Students (This workshop is
aimed at students working on extended research projects, in particular, Grad
Students.) Computing technology has
transformed many aspects of our lives, to the extent that it is difficult to
imagine life today without cell phones or the internet. With all of the
available resources, however, we still typically resort to 19th century
technologies in our research and writing. While it may be comforting at times
to grab a pen and paper, the power of online resources and software tools can
exponentially increase our academic capabilities. This workshop will discuss
technological resources and tools – from a review of online resources, such as
Google Books, Google Scholar and the many online databases, to an examination
of Reference Management Software, such as EndNote, RefWorks, and Zotero. (Patrick
Peacock, presenter) Call 305-348-6634 to reserve your place.
Writing
a Winning Personal Statement: October 27, 2:00—4:00 p.m. Graham Center 150. All Students. Applying to medical school, law school, or
any graduate program? Applying for an
internship or transferring to another university? This workshop will take you
through the rules and pitfalls of writing winning personal statements. (Patsy Warman, presenter) Call 305-348-6634 to reserve your
place.
Exposed!
10 Secrets to Writing a Smashing Paper: November 10, 1:30—3:00 p.m. Graham Center 150. All Students. Want to know the secrets to writing a
successful paper for any of your classes?
Sign up now for one of our most popular workshops. (Enzu
Castellanos and Courtney Just, presenters) Call
305-348-6634 to reserve your place.
BBC
Research
and Writing in the 21st Century: October 8, 9:00 a.m.—11:00 a.m. Library
124. All Students (This workshop is
aimed at students working on extended research projects, in particular, Grad
Students.) Computing technology has
transformed many aspects of our lives, to the extent that it is difficult to
imagine life today without cell phones or the internet. With all of the
available resources, however, we still typically resort to 19th century
technologies in our research and writing. While it may be comforting at times
to grab a pen and paper, the power of online resources and software tools can
exponentially increase our academic capabilities. This workshop will discuss
technological resources and tools – from a review of online resources, such as
Google Books, Google Scholar and the many online databases, to an examination
of Reference Management Software, such as EndNote, RefWorks, and Zotero. (Patrick
Peacock, presenter) Call 305-919-4036 to reserve your place.