Writing Resource Center Writing Success Workshops

The Writing Resource Center will begin the semester by offering an a Workshop series. These sessions are aimed at providing a basic foundation for writing at the collegiate level and will be

held in the Writing Resource Center, 124 Tucker Hall. The remaining workshop will be on:

Tuesday, February 3: Writing Engaging Introductions, Thesis Statements, and Conclusions. Explore techniques for spicing up your introductions and conclusions, as

well as writing focused thesis statements that clearly preview your essays’ content.

Professional Writing Series

In February, the Writing Resource Center (WRC) will offer a series of interactive workshops designed to assist students in acquiring internships, scholarships, employment or admission to graduate school. All workshops will take place on Wednesdays in the Writing Resource Center, 124 Tucker Hall at 5 p.m. (Note: All participants MUST bring a hard copy of their writing.)

February 4: Personal Statements

Learn about the general conventions of personal statements and how to make your statement clear, organized and unique through this hands-on writing workshop. (A hard copy of your personal statement and guidelines are required for admittance.)

February 18: Resumes and Curricula

Improve your resume or CV through this interactive workshop to better represent yourself and your skills to future employers or graduate schools. (A hard copy of your resume or CV is required for admittance.)

February 25: Cover Letters

Practice cover letter writing techniques and improve your current cover letter before sending it future employers. (A hard copy of your cover letter is required for admittance.)

To register for a workshop, please visit http://www.famu.edu/wrc and follow the procedures for scheduling an appointment. Each workshop is listed on the WRC’s online schedule.