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October Webinars

1. "Simplifying Topic Complexity"

• Description:

This workshop will provide a thinking-together experience focused on easy ways to simplify complex topics for course assignments.

• Time: Oct 2, 2023. 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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2. "Simplifying Complexity: Conceptualizing Topics"

• Description:

This workshop will feature think-aloud group discussion to reduce the complexity of course-related topics / draft texts proposed by individual registrants.

• Time: Oct 9, 2023. 7:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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3. "Revising Run-On and Fragments Sentences"

• Description:

This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide on formulating and revising sentences to fit acceptable grammatical parameters.

• Time: Oct 12, 2023. 6:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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4. Thriving in Your Academics

• Description: 

  Are you surviving or thriving academically? In this workshop, we will discuss how to thrive in your courses.

• Time: October 16, 2023. 6:00pm in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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5. Using Academic Word-Choices and Phrases

• Description: 

  This workshop will showcase ways to utilize and develop word choices and phrases suitable for an academic paper.

• Time: October 26, 2023. 6:00 pm in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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6. Simplifying Complexity: Slimming Topics

• Description: 

  This workshop will continue the thinking-together series focused on easy ways to simplify complex topics for course assignments.

• Time: October 30, 2023. 7:00 pm in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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November Webinars

1. Thesis Statement Workshop

• Description: 

  This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide to constructing a thesis statement. As a result, participants will understand how a thesis statement can aid essay outlining and structuring.

• Time: November 2, 2023. 6:00 pm in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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2. Properly Incorporating Evidence in Your Research

• Description: 

  This workshop will demonstrate specific strategies for properly embedding evidence into a paragraph.

• Time: November  16, 2023. 6:00 pm in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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3. Study Smarter, Not Longer

• Description: 

  This workshop will focus on a variety of practical methods to help you study better.

• Time: November 20, 2023. 6:00 pm in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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4. MLA STYLE

• Description: This workshop is designed to answer questions concerning how to format an essay and cite sources in the MLA format.
• Time: November 30, 2023. 6:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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December Webinars

1. APA Style Workshop

• Description: This workshop is designed to answer questions concerning how to format an essay and cite sources in the APA format.
• Time: December 7, 2023. 6:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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2. Reflect and Recharge Workshop

• Description: This workshop will discuss how to properly use your Christmas break to reflect and return to school in the new year recharged.
• Time: December 8, 2023. 6:00 pm Eastern Time (US and Canada)
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