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As in-person learning has resumed on campus, we at The Writing Center are dedicated to accommodating the widest variety of student needs. In this light, we will continue to offer distance tutoring alongside in-person options for appointments. Simply select the option that best suits you when signing up, and we’ll try to accommodate the request. For any needed instructions on how to navigate the distance learning software such as Zoom or GoogleDocs, click here.
FALL 2022
ZOOM Workshops
These online workshops will focus on a range of writing needs, and are free for all LIU students, faculty and alumni to attend. Registration is encouraged below to account for attendance. Once registered, you will have access to the Zoom Information and be signed-up to receive a reminder on the day of the workshop!
No workshops are currently scheduled yet for FALL 2022 but can be made available upon request.
Below are some of our PAST EVENTS:
Fri., February 4, 2022
Forming a Thesis
11:00 am
A thesis statement is the most important part of any essay. It determines your scope, structure, and argument throughout the writing process, and developing a solid one is the backbone of any good essay. So why do so many students struggle so much to understand the concept of a thesis? In this workshop, we will examine the thesis not just as an arbitrary, sentence-long statement in your introduction, but as a sort of “roadmap” to the argumentation of the essay, guiding you in the defense of claims and the use of supporting evidence. We will not look at the thesis, claims, and evidence as separate, unrelated “steps” but as interrelated components to be considered throughout all the stages of thesis development and support.
Hosted By: Jacob
Sat., February 5, 2022
APA Basics
12:00 pm
How do I cite in APA? What is a title page? An abstract? A references list? What even is APA? If you've had any of these questions yourself, this is the perfect workshop for you. We'll cover all of the basics and need-to-know information regarding this citation style and give you the tools to master it on your own.
Hosted By: Sam
Thu., February 10, 2022
Poetry
6:00 pm
The LIU Brooklyn Writing Center presents it’s third poetry workshop. Similarly to the last workshop we will be looking at poets and discussing our brief look into their creative minds. This workshop is not only garnered towards exposing ourselves to new poets but also exploring our own poetry writing. Attendees are encouraged to share a bit of their own writings and be open to feedback from their fellow writers. All are welcome to come and enjoy!
Hosted By: Kevin
Sat., February 19, 2022
Group Writing
12:00 pm
It’s one thing to write a paper by yourself, but to create one collectively can be a whole other challenge. For students working on group writing assignments this semester, we offer this workshop with suggestions for how to set up a structure when writing with a group, how to create roles, promote group cohesion, and eventually how to synthesize the writing of multiple people to make it sound like it has a single unified voice. Come by yourself, or bring the members of your group!
Hosted by: Sam
Tue., February 22, 2022
Diving into Comics
8:00 pm
In this workshop a tutor with experience in the field of comics will discuss style, vocabulary, structure, practical scripting aspects of comics, and what makes for a damn good read. Bring your panels, word balloons and thought bubbles and walk away with some resources for how to get your project to the page, a few useful exercises and maybe even a bit of inspiration.
Hosted by: Sarou
Sun., February 27, 2022
PowerPoint
12:00 pm
Looking to spruce up your PowerPoint presentations but don’t know where to begin? Look no further than this afternoon workshop that will provide you with the necessary tips and tricks to make your presentations outstanding. Some of the components that will be discussed include the effective ways to incorporate visual aids to reinforce your verbal message, organizing your presentation for better structure and flow, and design tips that will bring clarity and effectiveness to your slides.
Hosted by: Joey
Fri, February 26, 2021
MLA Format
12:00 pm
This workshop entails the explanation and guidelines on how to implement the MLA reference style in a piece of academic writing. For the purpose of this workshop, we will address the various aspects of MLA basic citations such as the title page, abstract, general format, endnote and footnote, in-text citation, works cited page, and formatting quotations. Using the research paper sample provided on Owl Purdue, participants will learn and understand how to apply the MLA reference style in their academic writings. The research paper sample will be used to explain and show how to use the citation style. Furthermore, participants will be given a chance to use the reference style in a prompt provided.
Hosted by: Alexa, Bibiana
Fri, February 26, 2021
Thesis Development and Support
2:00 pm
A thesis statement is the most important part of any essay. It determines your scope, structure, and argument throughout the writing process, and developing a solid one is the backbone of any good essay. So why do so many students struggle so much to understand the concept of a thesis? In this workshop, we will examine the thesis not just as an arbitrary, sentence-long statement in your introduction, but as a sort of “roadmap” to the argumentation of the essay, guiding you in the defense of claims and the use of supporting evidence. We will not look at the thesis, claims, and evidence as separate, unrelated “steps” but as interrelated components to be considered throughout all the stages of thesis development and support.
Hosted by: Sarou, Jacob, Robin
Sat, February 27, 2021
APA Format
12:00 pm
How do I cite in APA? What is a title page? An abstract? A references list? What even is APA? If you've had any of these questions yourself, this is the perfect workshop for you. We'll cover all of the basics and need-to-know information regarding this citation style and give you the tools to master it on your own.
Hosted by: Kevin, Jacob
Sat, February 27, 2021
Poetry
2:00 pm
"The LIU Writing Center presents its third poetry workshop. In honor of Black History Month, we'll be taking a closer look at Nikki Giovanni, Tracy K. Smith, and Ntozake Shange. We'll read selected work from these three poets, discuss our thoughts, and practice writing our own poetry. Come join us for an afternoon of creativity and expression!"
Hosted by: Kevin, Alexa, Robin
Fri, March 5, 2021
Experimental Writing
12:00 pm
Tear your books apart! Tape them back together rearranged! In the 1960s, a group of French writers and mathematicians came together to found a group called the Oulipo, which created playful forms of writing and invented constraints to inspire innovation in the generation of literature. One of the founders, Raymond Queneau, described Oulipians as "rats who construct the labyrinth from which they plan to escape." Join this group and you will learn a variety of constraints to apply to your own writing efforts and then discover new and wild ways to escape them.
Hosted By: Sam, Joey, Robin
Sat, March 6, 2021
PowerPoint
12:00 pm
Looking to spruce up your PowerPoint presentations but don’t know where to begin? Look no further than this afternoon workshop that will provide you with the necessary tips and tricks to make your presentations outstanding. Some of the components that will be discussed include the effective ways to incorporate visual aids to reinforce your verbal message, organizing your presentation for better structure and flow, and design tips that will bring clarity and effectiveness to your slides.
Hosted by: Joey, Bibiana
Fri, March 12, 2021
APA
12:00 pm
How do I cite in APA? What is a title page? An abstract? A references list? What even is APA? If you've had any of these questions yourself, this is the perfect workshop for you. We'll cover all of the basics and need-to-know information regarding this citation style and give you the tools to master it on your own.
Hosted by: Joey, Bibiana
Sat, March 13, 2021
Resume/Cover Letters
12:00 pm
On the hunt for a new job in the new year? Graduating soon? It’s never too soon to start brushing up that resume. Join us for a roundtable discussion on the basics of resume writing, the ins and outs of what language to use to sell yourself, arresting page designs, and how to use writing to distinguish yourself from the crowd. Bring your resumes and your questions!
Hosted By: Sam, Sarou
Sat, March 13, 2021
Thesis Development and Support
2:00 pm
A thesis statement is the most important part of any essay. It determines your scope, structure, and argument throughout the writing process, and developing a solid one is the backbone of any good essay. So why do so many students struggle so much to understand the concept of a thesis? In this workshop, we will examine the thesis not just as an arbitrary, sentence-long statement in your introduction, but as a sort of “roadmap” to the argumentation of the essay, guiding you in the defense of claims and the use of supporting evidence. We will not look at the thesis, claims, and evidence as separate, unrelated “steps” but as interrelated components to be considered throughout all the stages of thesis development and support.
Hosted by: Jacob, Robin, Bibiana
Fri, March 19, 2021
MLA
12:00 pm
This workshop entails the explanation and guidelines on how to implement the MLA reference style in a piece of academic writing. For the purpose of this workshop, we will address the various aspects of MLA basic citations such as the title page, abstract, general format, endnote and footnote, in-text citation, works cited page, and formatting quotations. Using the research paper sample provided on Owl Purdue, participants will learn and understand how to apply the MLA reference style in their academic writings. The research paper sample will be used to explain and show how to use the citation style. Furthermore, participants will be given a chance to use the reference style in a prompt provided.
Hosted by: Bibiana, Alexa
Sat, March 20, 2021
Poetry
12:00 pm
The LIU Brooklyn Writing Center presents it’s second poetry workshop. Similarly to the last workshop we will be looking at poets and discussing our brief look into their creative minds. This workshop is not only garnered towards exposing ourselves to new poets but also exploring our own poetry writing. Attendees are encouraged to share a bit of their own writings and be open to feedback from their fellow writers. All are welcome to come and enjoy!
Hosted By: Joey, Kevin, Alexa
Sat, March 20, 2021
Writing with a Group
2:00 pm
It’s one thing to write a paper by yourself, but to create one collectively can be a whole other challenge. For students working on group writing assignments this semester, we offer this workshop with suggestions for how to set up a structure when writing with a group, how to create roles, promote group cohesion, and eventually how to synthesize the writing of multiple people to make it sound like it has a single unified voice. Come by yourself, or bring the members of your group!
Hosted by: Sam, Kevin, Joey
LAST MINUTE ATTENDEE?
Join Zoom Meeting In Progress:
https://liu.zoom.us/j/94519849546?pwd=V0ZqV1ZGWDdHeTIrdldzYzdQYkswZz09
Meeting ID: 945 1984 9546
Passcode: 657062
Registration is strongly encouraged. However, if you are a last-minute attendee, the Zoom link for all workshops will be the one listed below. Simply drop in during the scheduled date and time of the event to join in! Please note that all times listed below are in Eastern Standard Time (EST).