Events

02/10/25, 02/12/25 | CU Denver: This workshop defines the subtle differences between personal statements, directed application essays, and letters of intent. It discusses what should and should not be included in each, as well as common mistakes. It culminates with directed writing and brainstorming exercises. IN-PERSON Date: Monday, February 10,...

02/19/25 | CU Denver: This workshop supports graduate students navigating the demands of advanced study. It explores strategies to simplify academic writing, stay on top of heavy reading loads, and approach capstones, theses, and dissertations with confidence. Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 3:00 - 4:45pm Location: City Heights Learning...

03/05/25, 03/12/25 | CU Denver: This workshop defines the basics of effective literature reviews. It covers methods of approaching research, analyzing information, grouping sources, finding common themes and contentions, and expressing the findings in a clear and direct way. IN-PERSON Date: Wednesday, March 05, 2025 Time: 02:00pm-03:00pm Location: City Heights...

09/20/23 | CU Denver: This workshop teaches participants how to use revision techniques effectively. Unlike editing, where the writer merely fixes surface errors, revision involves seeing the work in a new light. In this workshop we will explore how to revise a piece, seeing it again in a new way...

10/16/23 | CU Denver: This workshop will address the most common sentence-level issues with grammar and punctuation that consultants encounter in clients' writing. It will cover the basic usage and rhetorical purposes of commas, semicolons, and colons as well as parallel structure. Date: Monday, October 16, 2023 Time: 11:00am -...

09/26/23 | CU Denver: In this workshop, participants will learn how to write a professional resume and cover letter. The workshop will discuss how the two documents should complement one other, what information belongs in each section, and how to tailor these documents to specific positions using keywords. Formatting and...

09/27/23 | CU Denver: In this session, participants will be shown the basics of citation in APA and MLA styles or APA and AMA styles, depending on location. This workshop is designed for writers from all disciplines who would like to have a better understanding of how to cite. Page...

09/25/23 | CU Denver: This workshop focuses on developing arguments and expressing them through strong thesis statements. We will review sample statements from a variety of disciplines to better understand what works, what doesn't, and why. We'll then practice creating our own. Date: Monday, September 25, 2023 Time: 11:00am -...

10/24/23 | CU Denver: This workshop provides an overview of creating a Curriculum Vitae: a specialized academic resume. Designed for both those who are new to CVs and those who are simply interested in revising their current CVs, the workshop provides a basic template for all CVs as well as...

11/07/23 | CU Denver: This workshop offers a combination of presentation and time for assisted revision. We will review common grammar errors as well as revision strategies for graduate-level writing. Then you'll have time to revise your own writing with the guidance of Writing Center consultants. Date: Tuesday, November 07,...