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.
Thursday, April 9, 2026
- 6pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Saturday, April 11, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, April 13, 2026
- 10am MLA Documentation
Thursday, April 16, 2026
- 6pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, April 18, 2026
- 12pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, April 20, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, April 23, 2026
- 6pm Introducing and Concluding Essays
Saturday, April 25, 2026
- 12pm Writing Paragraphs
Thursday, April 30, 2026
6 pm APA Formatting
Saturday, May 2, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Monday, May 4, 2026
- 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, May 7, 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, April 8, 2026
- 2pm Thesis Statements
Wednesday, April 15, 2026
- 2pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, April 17, 2026
- 12pm Prewriting Techniques
Wednesday, April 22, 2026
- 2pm Thesis Statements
Friday, April 24, 2026
- 12pm Organizing Essays
Wednesday, April 29, 2026
- 2pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, May 1, 2026
- 12pm Thesis Statements
Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- 2pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, May 8, 2026
- 12pm Thesis Statements