WSIP offers a number of workshops weekly throughout the semester. Workshops are interactive and activity-based. Participants are encouraged to bring samples of their own writing to practice skills. See each category below for details. Contact us at writingskills@arizona.edu with questions.
REGULAR WORKSHOP SERIES
COST: Attendance is free for U of A undergraduate and graduate students. Non-students may purchase attendance for $10/workshop. Purchase includes a recording of the workshop, upon request. U of A students may purchase workshop recordings for $10/workshops as well. Discounts are available when you purchase several workshops at the same time.
LOCATION: Online only. You will receive a link when you register.
Please contact us at writingskills@arizona.edu should you have any problems registering, or if you have registered but not received a link to the workshop by day before the session.
If you need to request a signature confirming your participation, please ask the instructor during the workshop and be prepared to email them the document.
Mondays, 12 - 12:50 pm (Arizona) |
Wednesdays, 10-10:50 am (Arizona) |
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Sept 9, Thriving in Writing: College-level writing can be daunting. We will discuss the writing process, writing practices, and strategies to find your comfort zone in academic writing.
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Sept 18, Writing CVs and Resumes: Most applications for jobs and academic opportunities require a resume or CV, but putting them together can be confusing. We’ll review writing strategies. Bring your documents to share for feedback. |
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Sept 23, Project Management: We’ll discuss how to apply project management strategies to short- and long-term writing projects. For example, how do you effectively manage a class paper or a dissertation project? |
Oct 2, Vibrant Verbs: We’ll discuss and practice how to add “punch” to your writing by choosing powerful, meaningful verbs. We’ll share and practice strategies to make claims assertively. |
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Oct 7, Using Artificial Intelligence Ethically in Your Writing: We’ll address the developing Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools available to writers and how to use them effectively and ethically to support writing practices. |
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Oct 14 Cutting Lengthy Writing: Many writing situations call for writers to write briefly and concisely on a topic. We'll discuss and practice strategies for condensing existing content at the paper, paragraph, and sentence levels. |
Oct 23, A Mindful Approach to Writing: As stress and anxiety often prevent us from writing, we all need to find the right balance to focus. We will discuss and practice strategies to be mindful in our writing process. |
Don't miss our October 28 Special Topics Workshop: "Using AI for Effective Workplace Writing." Free and open to the public! Read about in our Special Topics category in the Workshop menu. |
Oct 30, All about Commas: We’ll discuss and practice some rules and guidelines about the most common comma patterns and errors. |
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Nov 4, How to Read Strategically: We’ll review and practice active reading and annotation practices, including how to identify key points in a document, how to reflect upon texts, and how to keep track of what you’re reading.
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Nov 13, Is Passive Voice Okay?: What is the real story on passive and academic writing? We'll discuss the grammar structures of active and passive voice, review examples from academic writing, and practice revising sentences into these structures.
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SPECIAL TOPICS WORKSHOP SERIES
Each semester, we offer an online workshop free and open to all writers (students, staff, faculty and other writers from any institution and community). Workshops are FREE to attend. All registered participants will receive a recording of the workshop. Certificates of Attendance are available upon request for all who attend the live session. If you missed the registration and are interested in the content, you may purchase the recording for $10. Recordings are available for a limited time.
FALL 2024: WSIP Using AI for Effective Workplace Writing
Monday, October 28, 12 pm
Online Only
Description
Most jobs require some level of writing on a regular basis. This may include writing emails to supervisors and clients, creating marketing materials, and generating reports. That's a lot of writing, in addition to other job tasks! Can you use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to help you manage writing responsibilities? Should you use AI, and if yes, when and how? In this workshop, we'll discuss how to effectively use AI tools to brainstorm ideas, organize documents, and more while maintaining the integrity and accuracy required of professional writing.
What participants will gain: Insight into the pros and cons of using AI in writing; ideas for how to use AI at different stages of the writing process; awareness of trends and debates surrounding AI
Digital Workshop Available for Purchase:
Whittling down Wordiness
In this workshop, we introduce useful strategies for making writing concise by reducing redundancy, avoiding clutter, and using prepositions effectively.
Available in 20-minute segments for $4 per segment. Contact us for more information.