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Spotlight Skills Online Writing Workshop Series

Spotlight Skills Online Writing Workshop Series

The Writing Center offers a Spotlight Skills Writing Workshop Series that is focused on specific writing and research topics. Each workshop consists of 4 short videos on a certain topic and new workshops are released throughout the semester. Through these workshops you will be able to practice content with paired resources for further study and share questions with tutors and engage with other learners through our Study Hub resource pages for each workshop. For questions, please call (480) 965-9072. 

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Fall 2024 Spotlight Workshop Information

 

September

Paraphrasing

Discover the art of paraphrasing in this Spotlight Video Series! We'll define paraphrasing and patchwork paraphrasing, share tips and strategies for paraphrasing correctly, and evaluate the strengths and weaknesses of popular paraphrasing tools. This series is perfect for students and writers looking to improve their skills and paraphrase confidently and ethically.

Topics include:

    1. Introduction to Paraphrasing

    2. Patchwork Paraphrasing

    3. Avoiding Plagiarism in Paraphrasing

    4. Using Tools to Help You Paraphrase

Recordings will be released on Monday, September 30, 2024, in our Writing Peer Community

November

Style, Tone, and Voice   

Discover the essentials for style, tone, and voice in writing through this Spotlight Video Series! Learn the foundational components of style, tone, and voice and why clarity is crucial in communication. Then, uncover tips and strategies to maintain your unique style and tone, and get practical tips for strengthening your voice. Perfect for writers looking to refine their writing while also maintaining clarity.

Topics include:

    1. What is Style, Tone, and Voice?

    2. Adding Clarity to Your Writing

    3. Retaining Your Style and Tone

    4. Strengthening Your Voice in Writing

Recordings will be released on Monday, November 18, 2024, in our Writing Peer Community

Writing Center Videos

ASU Writing Centers offer online writing workshops recordings as a way to provide you with additional information to help you be successful. You can request workshop recordings on a variety of topics. The workshops are designed to provide information on topics that you can watch at your convenience and engage in applying these principles to your classwork. Topics may continue to be added, so check back to see what’s new!

Please use the workshop request form button below to request a workshop video. The link for the video you request will be viewable upon completion of the form.

 

Workshop Request Form