Don't Stress! We've Got COLLEGE SUCCESS WORKSHOPS!

The FAMU Writing Resource Center and Coleman Library have teamed up to provide a series of evening workshops that address specific writing, research, and information literacy concerns. All workshops will take place in Room A410 Coleman Library. Students must bring their Rattler ID cards to sign in.

I. How to Write Engaging Introductions and Clear Thesis Statements

Monday, July 1 @ 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 10 @ 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 23 @ 7 p.m.

II. Helpful Punctuation Tips

(Comma, Semicolon, and Colon Usage)

Tuesday, July 2 @ 7 p.m.; Monday, July 15 @ 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 24 @ 7 p.m.

III. How to Add Variety to Sentence Structure

Monday, July 8 @ 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 17 @ 8:30 p.m.; Monday, July 29 @ 7 p.m.

IV. What Is Plagiarism, and How Do I Avoid It?

(Quoting, Paraphrasing, Summarizing, and Documenting)

Tuesday, July 9 @ 7 p.m.; Monday, July 22 @ 8:30 p.m.; Tuesday, July 30 @ 7 p.m.

V. The Basics of Writing Expository/Explanatory Essays

(Process, Comparison/Contrast, Classification, Cause/Effect)

Tuesday, July 9 @ 8:30 p.m.; Monday, July 22 @ 7 p.m.; Tuesday, July 30 @ 8:30 p.m.

VI. How to Prepare PowerPoint Presentations

Monday, July 1 @ 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 10 @ 7 p.m.; Tuesday, July 23 @ 8:30 p.m.

VII. Time and Stress Management

Tuesday, July 2 @ 8:30 p.m.; Monday, July 15@ 7 p.m.; Wednesday, July 24 @ 8:30 p.m.

VIII. Finding and Evaluating Scholarly Sources

Monday, July 8 @ 8:30 p.m.; Wednesday, July 17 @ 7 p.m.; Monday, July 29 @ 8:30 p.m.

Students requiring additional attention in a particular area should visit the Writing Resource Center’s website (www.famu.edu/wrc) and schedule an individualized session with a tutor, consult a Reference Librarian on the second floor of Coleman Library, or “Chat with a Librarian” at www.famu.edu/library.

“Embracing and Empowering One Writer at a Time”

A Title III Activity