Workshop Series
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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!
MLA 9 Style Guide Format
Come to this workshop to learn the basics of MLA 9 Style Guide Formatting!
APA 7 Style Guide Format
Come to this workshop to learn the basics of APA 7 Style Guide Formatting!
Chicago Manual of Style 17 Format
Come to this workshop to learn the basics of Chicago Manual of Style 17 Formatting!
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.
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.
Business Writing
Join this workshop to learn how to ensure your emails, memos, and reports are professional,
polished, and powerful.
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!
Graduate Writing Program
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.
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.
English Language Program
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.
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.
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.
