Workshop Series

See our Workshops, Clubs, Events Calendar for dates and times.


Our workshops offer a small group opportunity for students to develop their skills on a specific topic.

All Owls are welcome! 

Faculty and administrators can request workshops for their classes or teams by emailing writingcenter@kennesaw.edu

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    Writing at the University Level

    Writing essays at the university level can feel overwhelming. Come to this workshop to gain a better understanding of the expectations of university-level writing. You'll learn how to organize your ideas effectively, and you'll leave with tips for effective revision and proofreading.

    • January 17 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

      February 27 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

      February 28 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

    • Literacy Narrative

      Brainstorming and Crafting a Thesis

      Are you interested in strategies that can help you come up with ideas for your writing? Join this workshop to learn how to choose a topic and craft a strong thesis statement!

      • January 23 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)
      • MEAL Plan

        Drafting and the MEAL Plan

        Do you struggle with writing strong paragraphs? Come to this workshop to learn all about the MEAL plan, a system of organization that ensures your paragraphs have everything they need to be effective!

        • January 24 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

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          Revision and Proofreading Strategies

          You probably know revising and proofreading are essential parts of the writing process, but do you know the most effective revision and proofreading strategies? Come to this workshop to learn useful revision and proofreading strategies that will lead to better papers.

           

          • January 25 at 11 AM (Online)
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            Writing Narrative Essays

            Studies confirm that stories are key to success. Come to this workshop to learn what it takes to craft a story to explain, influence, and persuade. This workshop will give you winning insight for your writing.

            • January 30 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)




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              Writing Literacy Narratives

              Come to this workshop to learn what it takes to craft a literacy narrative. This workshop will give you winning insight for writing in this genre.

              • January 31 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

               

              • Annotated

                Annotated Bibliographies & Literature Reviews

                Managing the research needed to tackle these unique assignments can be challenging. This workshop will teach writing and organizational strategies that will help you make sense of your sources. 

                • February 6 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                  February 7 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

                • Integrating Sources

                  Integrating Sources and Avoiding Plagiarism

                  Come to this workshop to learn how to incorporate researched information into your writing. By learning to integrate sources effectively, you will boost your own credibility as a writer.

                  • April 9 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                    April 10 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

                  • Organizing Research

                    Organizing and Analyzing Your Research

                    Come to this workshop to learn how to stay organized and engage with your sources throughout the processes of conducting research and writing your paper. 

                    • April 4 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                      April 5 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

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                      Rhetorical Analysis

                      Are you writing a rhetorical analysis essay? Come to this workshop to learn how to evaluate a text rhetorically and write about how the author's use of rhetorical strategies impacts the success or failure of the argument.

                      • March 5 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online

                        March 6 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

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                        Writing Arguments

                        Writing an argument can be challenging. Come to this workshop for an overview of common types of argument, as well as tips and tricks for writing an effective argument essay.  

                        • April 23 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                          April 24 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

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                          Writing a Research Proposal

                          Are you not sure where to begin with your research proposal? Come to our workshop to get a better understanding of purpose and criteria for this genre! 

                          • March 26 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                            March 27 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

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                            MLA 9 Style Guide Format

                            Come to this workshop to learn the basics of MLA 9 Style Guide Formatting!

                            • February 20 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                            • Boy Reading APA Handbook

                              APA 7 Style Guide Format

                              Come to this workshop to learn the basics of APA 7 Style Guide Formatting!

                              • February 21 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

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                                Chicago Manual of Style 17 Format

                                Come to this workshop to learn the basics of Chicago Manual of Style 17 Formatting!

                                • February 22 at 11 AM (Online)

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                                  Using Writing to Manage Stress

                                  Feeling anxious? Learn a research-backed method of writing that will help you manage stress, organize your thoughts, and find meaning in your experiences. This workshop is brought to you by KSU Counseling and Psychological Services and the KSU Writing Center.

                                  • February 19 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                                    April 11 at 1 PM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                                  • Scholarshoip

                                    Scholarship Application Essays

                                    Come to this workshop to learn how to write a scholarship application essay that will distinguish you from other applicants so you can earn money to help pay for your education.

                                    • February 14 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online

                                      April 4 at 4 PM (Kennesaw Campus and Online

                                      April 11 at 4 PM (Marietta Campus and Online)

                                      April 17 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)

                                      

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                                      Business Writing

                                      Join this workshop to learn how to ensure your emails, memos, and reports are professional, polished, and powerful.

                                      • February 13 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                                        April 16 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                                      • Personal Statement

                                        Writing Personal Statements

                                        A personal statement is a narrative that many universities will ask for as part of an application packet. Come to this workshop to learn how to frame this narrative to highlight your goals, interests, and achievements! 

                                        • February 15 at 11 AM (Online

                                          April 18 at 11 AM (Online

                                        Graduate Writing Program

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                                          Writing at the Graduate Level

                                          The demands of writing graduate papers, capstones, theses, and dissertations can feel overwhelming. Come to this workshop to gain a better understanding of the expectations of graduate-level writing. 

                                          • January 18 at 11 AM (Online)

                                            February 29 at 11 AM (Online)

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                                            Writing a Literature Review for Graduate School

                                            Managing the writing skills needed to tackle these unique assignments can be challenging. This workshop will teach writing and organizational strategies that will help you make sense of your sources. 

                                            • March 19 at 11 AM (Kennesaw Campus and Online)

                                              March 20 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus and Online)



                                            English Language Program

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                                              Pronunciation Workshop

                                              Come to this English Language Program (ELP) workshop to learn tips and tricks for communicating effectively in English that will help you succeed in college and beyond. 

                                              • March 11 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus)
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                                                Writing an Invitation Letter

                                                This workshop will help international students understand what is needed for the invitation letter process as well as help students create a letter based on a template and checklist that will be provided.

                                                • February 5 at 11 AM (Marietta Campus) 

                                                  February 8 at 2 PM (Kennesaw Campus)

                                                  February 12 at 11 AM (Online)

                                                  February 14 at 10 AM (Marietta Campus)

                                                  February 20 at 1 PM (Kennesaw Campus)

                                                  February 21 at 9 AM (Online)

                                                 

                                                • Public Speaking ELP

                                                  Public Speaking Workshop

                                                  Public speaking can be stressful. When you’re preparing to speak publicly in a non-native language, it can be downright scary. Come to this English Language Program (ELP) workshop to learn tips and techniques that will help you speak publicly in English, fearlessly.  

                                                  • April 25 at 2 PM (Kennesaw Campus)

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