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 9th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, February 12th, 2026
· 6 pm Reading Your Instructor's Prompt
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, February 21st, 2026
· 12 pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, February 23rd, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, February 26th, 2026
· 6 pm Organizing Essays
Saturday, February 28th, 2026
· 12 pm MLA Citation
Thursday, March 5th, 2026
· 6 pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, March 7th, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Essays
Monday, March 9th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, March 12th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, March 14th, 2026
· 12 pm Prewriting Techniques
Monday, March 23rd, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, March 26th, 2026
· 6 pm In-Text Quotations
Saturday, March 28th, 2026
· 12pm APA Formatting
Monday, March 30th, 2026
· 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 2nd, 2026
· 6 pm APA Citation
Saturday, April 4th, 2026
· 12 pm Reading Your Instructor’s Prompt
Monday, April 6th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statement
Thursday, April 9th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Saturday, April 11th, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Essays
Monday, April 13th, 2026
· 10 am MLA Documentation
Thursday, April 16th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
· 12 pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, April 20th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 23rd, 2026
· 6 pm Introducing and Concluding Essays
Saturday, April 25th, 2026
· 12pm Writing Paragraphs
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
· 6 pm APA Formatting
Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Essays
Monday, May 4th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, May 7th, 2026
· 6 pm 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.
Friday, February 6th, 2026
· 12 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Friday, February 20th, 2026
· 12 pm Reasoning Essays
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026
· 2 pm Organizing Essays
Friday, March 6th, 2026
· 12 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
· 2 pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, March 13th, 2026
· 12 pm Paragraph Writing
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
· 2 pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, March 27th, 2026
· 12 pm MLA Documentation
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Your Time
· Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
· 2pm Thesis Statements
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026
· 2 pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, April 17th, 2026
· 12 pm Prewriting Techniques
Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026
· 2 pm Thesis Statements
Friday, April 24th, 2026
· 12pm Organizing Essays
Wednesday, April 29th, 2026
· 2 pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, May 1st, 2026
· 12 pm Thesis Statements
Wednesday, May 6th, 2026
· 2 pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, May 8th, 2026
· 12 pm Thesis Statements