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May Webinars

1. "What in the World does my Professor Want": Accurately Interpreting Assignment Prompts.

• Description: 

  This workshop will provide a step-by-step guide to understanding keywords and concepts that aid interpretations of assignment prompts.

• Time: May 4, 2023. 7:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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2. Upgrading Assignments: Adding "Spark" to Forum Posts & "Clarity" to Writing Instructions

• Description: 

  This "Beyond the Expected" workshop will feature real-life examples and interactive discussions about ways to enliven online forum discussions and strategies to clarify vague writing assignment instructions.

• Time: May 9, 2023. 7:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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3. PowerPoint? Learn the Basics. Look like a Pro!

• Description: 

  PowerPoint can seem like a foreign language to some. Join this webinar and learn the basics of PowerPoint including text, images, animations and more. Learn how to make your presentation professional in only a few clicks. This webinar is for everyone!

• Time: May 11, 2023. 6:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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4. Thesis Statement Workshop

• Description: 

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

• Time: May 18, 2023. 6:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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5. Communicating via Email

• Description: 

  One of the most popular forms of communication is through email. This workshop will not only discuss the difference between formal and informal emails, but also the Do's and Don'ts of writing an email.

• Time: May 20, 2023. 10:00 AM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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6. "What in the World does my Professor Want": Accurately Interpreting Assignment Prompts (Practical Approach).

• Description: 

  This workshop will provide case studies and a checklist that will enable students to comprehend assignment prompts accurately.

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

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June Webinars

1. "Showing Vs. Telling a Point": Developing Detailed Paragraphs.

• Description: This workshop will discuss strategies for creating paragraphs that flow from one logical point to another. 

• Time: June 8, 2023. 6:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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2. "Making your Sentences Flow:" Achieving Unity and Coherence within a Paragraph

• Description: 

  This workshop will discuss strategies for creating paragraphs that flow from one logical point to another.

• Time: June 22, 2023. 6:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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July 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: July 13, 2023. 6:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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2. "Choose your Words Wisely:" Using Academic Word Choices

• Description: 

  This workshop will provide tools and instructions for using words suitable for a scholarly paper.

• Time: July 27, 2023. 6:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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