Writing Workshop Series Spring 2008

All sessions held in Building 6, Room 12
Attend one or all four. No registration required.
Free handouts!

How Do I Know Where to Stop? Finding and Eliminating Fragments and Run-ons
Tuesday, March 11, 11:15 - 12:10
Discover the differences among sentences, fragments, comma splices and run-on sentences. Learn proofreading strategies to locate and correct sentence boundary errors. (You’ll meet the famous semicolon in this session.)

Commas Are for Pauses, Right?
Tuesday, March 25, 11:15 - 12:10
Yes, they are, but the trick is to pause in the right places. Review and practice the most common comma-placement rules.

How Can I Improve My Sentence Style? Sentence Variety
Tuesday, April 1, 11:15 - 12:10
Maybe the content is fine, but your sentences sound too much alike. Explore strategies for adding emphasis and interest by varying your sentence structure.

How Do I Keep My Story Straight? Verb and Pronoun Consistency
Tuesday, April 8, 11:15 - 12:10
Present, past, and future tense; singular and plural; first, second, and third person–learn to choose your verbs, nouns, and pronouns carefully to keep your writing consistent.

Please sign in and out on the attendance computers in the Academic Achievement Center, Building 6, Room 19.