Texas Tech University

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.

Learn more about the dates, times, and locations.