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, August 27th, 2026
· 6 pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, August 29th, 2026
· 12 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Thursday, September 3rd, 2026
· 6 pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, September 5th, 2026
· 12 pm Reading Your Instructor’s Prompt
Monday, September 7th, 2026
· 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, September 10th, 2026
· 6 pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, September 12th, 2026
· 12 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Monday, September 14th, 2026
· 10 am MLA Documentation
Thursday, September 17th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, September 19th, 2026
· 12 pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, September 21st, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, September 24th, 2026
· 6 pm Thesis Statements
Saturday, September 26th, 2026
· 12 pm MLA Citation
Thursday, October 1st, 2026
· 6 pm MLA Documentation
Saturday, October 3rd, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Essays
Monday, October 5th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, October 8th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, October 10th, 2026
· 12 pm Thesis Statements
Monday, October 12, 2026
· 10 am APA citation
Thursday, October 22nd, 2026
· 6 pm Introducing and Concluding Essays
Saturday, October 24th, 2026
· 12pm Writing Paragraphs
Monday, October 26th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, October 29th, 2026
· 6 pm In-Text Quotations
Saturday, October 31st, 2026
· 12pm APA Formatting
Monday, November 2nd, 2026
· 10am Thesis Statements
Thursday, November 5th, 2026
· 6 pm APA Citation
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
· 12 pm Reading Your Instructor’s Prompt
Thursday, November 12th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Saturday, November 14th, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Essays
Monday, November 16th, 2026
· 10 am MLA Documentation
Thursday, November 19th, 2026
· 6 pm Writing Paragraphs
Saturday, November 21st, 2026
· 12 pm Evaluating Sources
Monday, November 23rd, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, December 3rd, 2026
· 6 pm APA Formatting
Saturday, December 5th, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Essays
Monday, December 7th, 2026
· 10 am Thesis Statements
Thursday, December 10th, 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.
Tuesday, August 25th, 2026
· 6pm Organizing Essays
Friday, August 28th, 2026
· 12 pm Prewriting Techniques
Tuesday, September 1st, 2026
· 6pm Thesis Statements
Friday, September 4th, 2026
· 12 pm Reasoning Essays
Tuesday, September 8th, 2026
· 6pm Organizing Essays
Friday, September 11th, 2026
· 12 pm Prewriting Techniques
Tuesday, September 15th, 2026
· 6pm Thesis Statements
Friday, September 18th, 2026
· 12 pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, September 25th, 2026
· 12 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Tuesday, September 29th, 2026
· 6 pm Organizing Essays
Friday, October 2nd, 2026
· 12 pm Writing with Audience and Purpose in Mind
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
· 6 pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, October 9th, 2026
· 12 pm Paragraph Writing
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
· 14 pm Organizing Essays
Friday, October 23rd, 2026
· 12pm Organizing Essays
Tuesday, October 27th, 2026
· 6 pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, October 30th, 2026
· 12 pm MLA Documentation
Friday, November 6th, 2026
· 12 pm Organizing Your Time
Tuesday, November 10th, 2026
· 6pm Thesis Statements
Tuesday, November 17th, 2026
· 6 pm Understanding the Writing Process
Friday, November 20th, 2026
· 12 pm Prewriting Techniques
Tuesday, November 24th, 2026
· 6 pm Thesis Statements
Tuesday, December 1st, 2026
· 6 pm Paraphrasing and Quoting
Friday, December 4th, 2026
Tuesday, December 8th, 2026
· 6 pm Reasoning Essays
Friday, December 11th, 2026
12 pm Thesis Statements