Workshops and Events
Fall 2017
Workshops and events are free to Columbia's undergraduate and graduate students. They all take place on Fridays from 12:10-1:40 in 306 Hamilton Hall.
For workshops, please register via our scheduler. Select "Fall 2017 Workshops" in the drop-down menu.
Click here to reserve a spot.
Academic Writing Workshops
Sept. 15: Responding to Texts
Sept. 22: Thesis Statements
Sept. 29: Grammar
Oct. 6: Putting Texts in Conversation
Oct. 20: Organization & Structure
Nov. 10: Researching for Complexity
Dec. 1: Getting It Done
Responding to Texts
Sept. 15
(306 Hamilton, 12:10-1:40)
This workshop aims to offer a space to practice close reading/observation and then move to forming an argument. Please bring a paper copy of a text from class.
Thesis Statements
Sept. 22
(306 Hamilton, 12:10-1:40)
We’ll discuss new strategies for creating compelling, inquiry-driven claims. Please bring a rough draft of a paper.
Grammar
Sept. 29
(306 Hamilton, 12:10-1:40)
In this workshop on grammar, we’ll develop strategies to address common grammar mistakes writers make. Please bring a piece of writing in progress.
Putting Texts in Conversation
Oct. 6
(306 Hamilton, 12:10-1:40)
Managing multiple sources in richer ways is a difficult task. Moving beyond noting similarities and differences, this workshop invites participants to bring their own sources to explore intertextual relationships to enhance their own argument.
Organization & Structure
Oct. 20
(306 Hamilton, 12:10-1:40)
We look at effective strategies for arranging and connecting your ideas on the page. Please bring a piece of writing in progress.
Researching for Complexity
Nov. 10
(306 Hamilton, 12:10-1:40)
We’ll look at ways to get the most out of your research and use sources in richer, more complex ways. Please bring a piece of research writing in progress.
Getting It Done
Dec. 1
(306 Hamilton, 12:10-1:40)
As we finish the term, it can be difficult to finish your drafts with the care you’re used to giving your work. We’ll share time management and writing process strategies that will save you time and stress.