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 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, February 23rd, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
- 6pm Organizing Essays
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
- 12pm MLA Citation
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
- 6pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, March 9th, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
- 12pm Prewriting Techniques
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
- 6pm In-Text Quotations
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
- 12pm APA Formatting
Monday, March 30th, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
- 6pm APA Citation
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
- 12pm Reading Your Instructor’s Prompt
Monday, April 6th, 2026
- 10 am Thesis Statement
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
- 6pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, April 13th, 2026
- 10am MLA Documentation
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
- 12pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, April 20th, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
- 6pm Introducing and Concluding Essays
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
- 12pm Writing Paragraphs
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
6 pm APA Formatting
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, May 4th, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
- 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.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
- 2pm Organizing Essays
Friday, March 6th, 2026
- 12pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
- 2pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, March 13th, 2026
- 12pm Paragraph Writing
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
- 2pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, March 27th, 2026
- 12pm MLA Documentation
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Your Time
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
- 2pm Thesis Statements
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
- 2pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, April 17th, 2026
- 12pm Prewriting Techniques
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
- 2pm Thesis Statements
Friday, April 24th, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
- 2pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, May 1st, 2026
- 12pm Thesis Statements
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
- 2pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, May 8th, 2026
- 12pm Thesis Statements