Writing Workshops
Spring 2023 Workshops
Abstracts
A solid abstract tells potential readers if a scholarly paper has information they need. This workshop will give a general overview about what information to include, the order it should be in, and how this might differ depending on the academic field.
Date and Time: Thursday, Jan. 19, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Weeks Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 328 and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants).
Registration: Fill out this form to register. For questions or concerns, please email writingcenter.undergrad@ttu.edu.
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Incorporating Sources
Gather some tools in this workshop to help you effectively incorporate quotes, paraphrases, and summarization source information into your paper.
Date and Time: Thursday, Feb. 16, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Weeks Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 328 and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants).
Registration:Fill out this form to register. For questions or concerns, please email writingcenter.undergrad@ttu.edu.
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Stasis Theory
Get a feel for how stasis theory works by applying it to a scenario in an interactive workshop!
Date and Time: Tuesday, Mar. 7, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Weeks Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 328 and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants).
Registration:Fill out this form to register. For questions or concerns, please email writingcenter.undergrad@ttu.edu.
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Avoiding Plagiarism
This workshop will cover tips on how to avoid plagiarism, including self-plagiarism, in your writing. You need a citation even if you do not have quote marks in your paper. Come and learn why!
Date and Time: Thursday, Mar. 23, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Weeks Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 328 and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants).
Registration:Fill out this form to register. For questions or concerns, please email writingcenter.undergrad@ttu.edu.
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Application Essays/Personal Statements
What does that school, scholarship committee, or organization want to hear? How can you make yourself stand out from everyone else applying? This workshop will provide tips and examples to help you craft a unique essay.
Date and Time: Tuesday, Apr. 4, 3:00-3:30 p.m.
Location: Weeks Hall, 3rd Floor, Room 328 and Online (a Zoom link will be sent to registrants).
Registration:Fill out this form to register. For questions or concerns, please email writingcenter.undergrad@ttu.edu.
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Gilman Scholarship Workshops
Prepare for the Gilman Scholarship application process! The workshops assist Gilman-eligible students in understanding the requirements of the scholarship and how to be successful when applying. A representative of the Financial Aid Office has experience serving on the Gilman Awards Committee, so you can get first-hand tips on what to do and what not to do.
Writing Centers of Texas Tech
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Address
Weeks Hall, 3rd Floor, 2508 15th St., Lubbock, TX 79409-5033 -
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(806) 742-2476 ext. 2 -
Email
writingcenter.support@ttu.edu