Collaboration is an important part of the writing process, so the following writing workshops are offered to assist both graduate and undergraduate students in the completion of specific types of writing assignments.

For Students: If you are interested in attending any or all of these sessions, please email us at wcenter@aucegypt.edu. Walk-ins are also welcome if space permits.

For faculty: The Writing Center will provide specialized workshops for any specific subject, class, or assignment. Submit a request at least two weeks before the desired workshop date. Let us know how many students will likely attend the workshop, the nature of the assignment, and the assistance desired. The workshop can be during class time or arranged for a different time and location. See Faculty Resources for other services.

Starting a research project can be difficult, especially if you don't know exacty what you want to know about a subject. This workshop will provide some tips and tools for creating a focused research question and effectively planning a research project.

Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: Hill House 501
When: Tuesday, Feb. 19, 6:00-7:30 pm

Materials:Research Planning Resources

Graduate students are often required to perform primary research—conducting surveys, interviews, or field observations. Knowing how to prepare for such research can help students to collect valid, reliable, and useful information. This workshop will offer techniques and tips on preparing for these primary research activities.

Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: SCI 107
When: Tuesday, Feb. 26, 6:00-7:30 pm

Materials: Research Techniques

The REFWORKS system is a valuable research tool for all students, but especially for graduates. Library and Writing Center personnel will collaborate to demonstrate how this resource can assist students in accessing and documenting multiple sources.

Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: SCI 107
When: Tuesday, March 4, 6:00-7:30 pm

Materials:REFWORKS

Writing Abstratcts and Literature Reviews  

Once you’ve gathered information for your paper or research project, the work has just begun! To effectively synthesize source material and understand major issues and gaps in the field of investigation, one may write a literature review. In this workshop, we will discuss the essential parts of a literature review and how it can be used to develop the research paper. Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: SCI 107
When: Tuesday, March 11, 6:00-7:30 pm
Materials: Literature Review (.ppt)

Humanities courses require students to use MLA Style when completing written assignments. This workshop will provide an overview of MLA Style guidelines as well as a little practice.

Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: SCI 107
When: Tuesday, April 8 adn 15, 6:00-7:30 pm
Materials:Handout and Presentation (.ppt)

Social science courses require students to use APA Style when completing written assignments. This workshop will provide an overview of APA Style guidelines as well as a little practice.

Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: SCI 107
When: Tuesday, April 8 and 15, 6:00-7:30 pm 
Materials: Handout and Presentation (.ppt)

Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: SCI 107
When: Tuesday, May 6 6:00-7:30 pm
Materials: To Be Provided

Oral Presentation Skills

Presenting in front of any group of people can be stressful! The best strategy is to be prepared. Be prepared by learning some good techniques for preparing a PowerPoint presentation and for public speaking. This workshop will give you the opportunity to practice.

Who: Graduate and undergraduate students in any department
Where: SCI 107
When: Tuesday, May 13, 6:00-7:30 pm 
Materials:Handout and Oral Presentations (.ppt)