Writing Workshops
NOTE: All workshops begin on time. No late entry is permitted. Workshops require a minimum of two students in attendance. Workshops may be cancelled due to instructor absence. If disability accommodations are needed to participate fully in any of these workshops, please submit your request to AccomodationsRequest@cerritos.edu within 7 school days in advance of the workshop.
Pre-recorded Online Workshops- Available 24/7
Pre-recorded Reading and Writing Strategies Workshops
- Developing a Strong Thesis Statement
- Drafting Introductions, Body Paragraphs, and Conclusions
- Pre-Writing Techniques: Planning and Idea Development
- Reading Comprehension Strategies
- The Revision Process: How to Proofread and Edit Your Writing
- Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism
- Information Literacy: How to Master College Research
- Developing Critical Thinking Skills
Pre-recorded Online Learning Workshops
- 10 Tips for Success in Your Online Course
- Effectively Communicating Online
- Online Courses: Staying Motivated and Disciplined
- Taking Tests Online: Strategies For Success
Pre-recorded Online AI Workshops
- 5 Tips for Using Generative AI as a Helpful Academic Tool
- 5 Tips for Using Generative AI (ChatGPT) to Create Resumes or Cover Letters
- 5 Tips for Ethical, Responsible Use of Generative AI (ChatGPT)
To access the pre-recorded workshops, click on the title of the workshop and sign on to the Cerritos College portal. From there, click the "Student Lingo Online Workshops" tile.
Then, click on the workshop you wish to access.
Live Scheduled Zoom Workshops
To attend one of the live workshops listed below, please click the date above the workshop title. You will be connected with a receptionist who will log you in and send you to the workshop. These workshops are facilitated by Success Center faculty members. Be sure to arrive five minutes early to the session so that the receptionist can log you in.
Monday, September 16, 2024
- 10am MLA Documentation
Thursday, September 19, 2024
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, September 21, 2024
- 12pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, September 23, 2024
- 10am Thesis Statements
Saturday, September 28, 2024
- 12pm MLA Citation
Thursday, October 3, 2024
- 6pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, October 5, 2024
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, October 7, 2024
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, October 10, 2024
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, October 12, 2024
- 12pm Thesis Statements
Monday, October 21, 2024
- 10am APA citation
Saturday, October 26, 2024
- 12pm Writing Paragraphs
Monday, October 28, 2024
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- 6pm In-Text Quotations
Saturday, November 2, 2024
- 12pm APA Formatting
Monday, November 4, 2024
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, November 7, 2024
- 6pm APA Citation
Saturday, November 9, 2024
- 12pm Reading Your Instructor’s Prompt
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- 6pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Saturday, November 16, 2024
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, November 18, 2024
- 10am MLA Documentation
Thursday, November 21, 2024
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, November 23, 2024
- 12pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, November 25, 2024
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, December 5, 2024
- 6pm APA Formatting
Saturday, December 7, 2024
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, December 9, 2024
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, December 12, 2024
- 6pm MLA Documentation
LIVE SCHEDULED IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS
To attend one of the live in-person workshops listed below, please come to the Success Center in LC137. The receptionist at the front desk will log you in and send you to the workshop room. These workshops are facilitated by Success Center faculty members. Be sure to arrive 5 minutes early to the session so that the receptionist can log you in.
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
- 6pm Thesis Statements
Friday, September 20, 2024
- 12pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, September 27, 2024
- 12pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
- 6pm Organizing Essays
Friday, October 4, 2024
- 12pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Tuesday, October 8, 2024
- 6pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, October 11, 2024
- 12pm Paragraph Writing
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- 6pm Organizing Essays
Friday, October 25, 2024
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- 6pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, November 1, 2024
- 12pm MLA Documentation
Friday, November 8, 2024
- 12pm Organizing Your Time
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- 6pm Thesis Statements
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
- 6pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, November 22, 2024
- 12pm Prewriting Techniques
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
- 6pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
- 6pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, December 13, 2024
- 12pm Thesis Statements
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