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.
Saturday, January 18, 2025
- 12pm Reading Your Instructor’s Prompt
Monday, January 20, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, January 23, 2025
- 6pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, January 25, 2025
- 12pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Monday, January 27, 2025
- 10am MLA Documentation
Thursday, January 30, 2025
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, February 1, 2025
- 12pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, February 3, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, February 6, 2025
- 6pm Thesis Statements
Monday, February 10, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, February 13, 2025
- 6pm Thesis Statements
Thursday, February 20, 2025
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, February 22, 2025
- 12pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, February 24, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, February 27, 2025
- 6pm Thesis Statements
Saturday, March 1, 2025
- 12pm MLA Citation
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
- 2pm Organizing Essays
Thursday, March 6, 2025
- 6pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, March 8, 2025
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, March 10, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- 2pm Understanding the Writing Process
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, March 15, 2025
- 12pm Thesis Statements
Monday, March 24, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Wednesday, March 26, 2025
- 2pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Thursday, March 27, 2025
- 6pm In-Text Quotations
Saturday, March 29, 2025
- 12pm APA Formatting
Monday, March 31, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 3, 2025
- 6pm APA Citation
Friday, April 4, 2025
- 12pm Organizing Your Time
Saturday, April 5, 2025
- 12pm Reading Your Instructor’s Prompt
Monday, April 7, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statement
Wednesday, April 9, 2025
- 2pm Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 10, 2025
- 6pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Saturday, April 12, 2025
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, April 14, 2025
- 10am MLA Documentation
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
- 2pm Understanding the Writing Process
Thursday, April 17, 2025
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, April 19, 2025
- 12pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, April 21, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
- 2pm Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 24, 2025
- 6pm Introducing and Concluding Essays
Saturday, April 26, 2025
- 12pm Writing Paragraphs
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
- 2pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Thursday, May 1, 2025
- 6pm APA Formatting
Friday, May 2, 2025
- 12pm Thesis Statements
Saturday, May 3, 2025
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, May 5, 2025
- 10am Thesis Statements
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
- 2pm Reasoning Essays
Thursday, May 8, 2025
- 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.
Friday, January 17, 2025
- 12pm Paragraph writing
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
- 2pm Organizing Essays
Friday, January 24, 2025
- 12pm Prewriting Techniques
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
- 2pm Thesis Statements
Friday, January 31, 2025
- 12pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, February 7, 2025
- 12pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Friday, February 21, 2025
- 12pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, March 7, 2025
- 12pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Friday, March 14, 2025
- 12pm Paragraph Writing
Friday, March 28, 2025
- 12pm MLA Documentation
Friday, April 4, 2025
- 12pm Organizing Your Time
Friday, April 18, 2025
- 12pm Prewriting Techniques
Friday, April 25, 2025
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Friday, May 2, 2025
- 12pm Thesis Statements
Friday, May 9, 2025
- 12pm Thesis Statements
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