Writing Center Workshops
Welcome to the Workshop Connection
The Writing Center offers a plethora of workshops as an instructor and student resource with various topic, format, and time slot options. Each workshop is tailored to reflect the desired parameters of each person’s workshop request. Join us for an adventure into the exciting world of workshop creativity.
Workshop Goals
Workshop Guidelines
- Participants should prepare to listen to a presentation and ask questions throughout and following the workshop.
- Estimated workshop duration times are 30-45 minutes. Longer sessions could last 1 hour.
- Participants may request an individual or group workshop.
- Workshop requests can be scheduled for a seated classroom, reserved in the Learning Hub for in-person, or conducted via Zoom.
- Tutoring sessions are not a part of the workshop although workshops serve as the perfect gateway for tutor feedback.
Available Workshop Topics
To design your workshop, select a “Writing Situation” and the “Issues” that you would like to cover in the workshop material to include in your workshop request form. To optimize your experience, select 2-3 issues for each Writing Situation.
WRITING SITIUATION | Issue 1 | Issue 2 | Issue 3 | Issue 4 | Issue 5 |
| Classical Argument | Thesis Statement | Paragraph Structure | Integrating and Citing Sources | Writing a Refutation | Narration and Conclusion |
| Writing a Narrative | Introduction and Thesis | Narrative Structure | Writing with Description | Analysis and Resolution | Narrative Conclusion |
| Writing an Article | Thesis Statement and Topic Sentences | Paragraph Structure with Text Examples | Evaluation and Critique | Logos, Pathos, and Ethos | Writing the Conclusion |
| Writing a Research or Informative Paper | How to Create an Outline | Thesis Statement | Quoting and Paraphrasing: ICE | Researching the Topic | Reference or Works Cited Page |
| Rogerian Argument | The Two Sides | Common Ground | Compromise | Introduction/Conclusion | Tone, Audience, and Rhetorical Appeals |
| Toulmin Argument | Thesis and Qualifying a Claim | Using Warrants | Grounds and Backing | Organization and Paragraph Structure | |
| Using APA Styles | Format Style | In-text Citations | Creating a Reference Page | Integrating Evidence | |
| Using MLA Style | MLA Format | In-text Citations | Creating a Reference Page | Integrating Evidence |
Time Slot Availability
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday |
| 10 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 10 a.m. | 10 a.m. | ||
| 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. | 11 a.m. | ||
| 12 p.m. | 12 p.m. | 12 p.m. | 12 p.m. | ||
| 1 p.m. | 1 p.m. | 1 p.m. | 1 p.m. | ||
| 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. | 2 p.m. | ||
| Other | Other | Other | Other |
- If the desired time is not listed, select “other” on the Workshop Request Form, so a possible alternative time can be discussed.
Workshop Request Form
To request a workshop, complete the Workshop Request Form below:
Once the form has been submitted, you should receive an automated message regarding the workshop you requested. If you do not receive a confirmation email, please contact tonja.l.nelson@occc.edu to follow up on your request form.
