53 1 1 20527 Preparing for the Liberal Arts Essay Competition In this session, participants will learn about the requirements for this essay contest, examine successful samples from previous years and explore strategies for success. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Thu Nov 12 17:30:00 -0600 2009 Thu Nov 12 19:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 13:49:08 -0500 2009 20550 The Basics of APA Documentation Workshop participants will learn and practice the basics of citing sources within a paper, compiling a reference list, and using headings -- all according to the new 2009 edition of the APA manual. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Fri Nov 13 13:00:00 -0600 2009 Fri Nov 13 15:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 14:59:21 -0500 2009 20506 Writing Critical Reviews of Nonfiction Books and Articles This class will focus on how to select a text, read it critically, develop evaluation criteria, structure the review, and ensure appropriate tone and style. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Mon Nov 16 15:30:00 -0600 2009 Mon Nov 16 17:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 12:59:16 -0500 2009 20551 Writing an Effective CV In this workshop, we’ll discuss how audience, purpose and disciplinary conventions impact a CV’s effectiveness. In the process, we’ll share strategies for drafting and strengthening your own CV. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Wed Nov 18 15:30:00 -0600 2009 Wed Nov 18 17:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 15:00:28 -0500 2009 20517 Writing Recommendation Letters For those feeling unprepared when asked by students to write letters of recommendation, this workshop will examine samples of letters from a number of disciplines and offer advice about writing letters that are honest and effective. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Thu Nov 19 16:00:00 -0600 2009 Thu Nov 19 17:15:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 13:31:00 -0500 2009 20552 Writing Applications and Statements of Purpose for Graduate School This class will focus on writing convincing and persuasive essays and statements of purpose in order to apply to master’s and doctoral programs. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Fri Nov 20 13:30:00 -0600 2009 Fri Nov 20 15:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 15:01:51 -0500 2009 20504 Writing Literature Reviews of Published Research This class is for those who need to write a lit review of several texts. Participants will explore ways of focusing on the topic, selecting texts, reading critically, developing themes, organizing the material and citing sources. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Mon Nov 23 15:30:00 -0600 2009 Mon Nov 23 17:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 12:58:16 -0500 2009 20522 Writing Personal Statements for Law, Medical and Professional School In this free workshop participants will explore how to write convincing and persuasive personal statements and will examine some successful examples. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Tue Dec 01 15:30:00 -0600 2009 Tue Dec 01 17:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 13:38:28 -0500 2009 20499 Writing In-Class Essay Exams This short workshop will help develop strategies for studying for and writing effective in-class essay exams. No pre-registration is necessary. 0018 6191 Thu Dec 03 16:00:00 -0600 2009 Thu Dec 03 17:15:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 12:52:07 -0500 2009 20519 Writing Resumes and Cover Letters Come to this workshop to learn what employers say they want in resumes and cover letters and how to meet those criteria impressively. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Fri Dec 04 13:30:00 -0600 2009 Fri Dec 04 15:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 13:36:26 -0500 2009 20529 Writing Proposals for Hilldale and Holstrom Research This workshop is for those applying for one of the university’s prestigious Hilldale or Holstrom awards. It offers the opportunity to share proposals and abstracts with a Writing Center instructor and other applicants to make them as strong and competitive as possible. Deadline for this fellowship application is in mid-February. Reserve a place online. 0018 6171 Sat Dec 12 15:30:00 -0600 2009 Sat Dec 12 17:00:00 -0600 2009 http://writing.wisc.edu 608-263-1992 wcclass@wisc.edu http://writing.wisc.edu classes Thu Aug 13 14:01:52 -0500 2009