Fall Quarter
Writing Lab Workshops
Access links for hybrid workshops provided in the table below. Click the hyperlink for the workshop you wish to attend at the start time listed. Please contact the ASC if you experience trouble joining a hybrid workshop online: Email us at asc@bellevuecollege.edu or call us at 425-564-2200.
| Topic | Location/Teams link | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Personal Statements (for transfer) Thurs. Oct. 24, 12:30pm – 1:30pm COMPLETED | D204 COMPLETED | Learn how to SHOW (not tell) who you are. Examples geared towards BC students applying as transfer students to 4 year programs. COMPLETED |
| MLA Citations Wed. Nov 13, 12:30pm – 1:30pm COMPLETED | D204 COMPLETED | Learn how to effectively incorporate sources in your text and how to avoid common errors on your Works Cited entries. COMPLETED |
| APA Citations Wed. Nov. 20, 12:30pm – 1:30pm COMPLETED | D204 COMPLETED | Learn how to cite sources in APA style and gain resources to cite sources accurately in the Reference page. COMPLETED |
| Developing a Strong Research Question COMPLETED | D204 COMPLETED | Learn how to evaluate and revise your research question to enhance the research and writing process. COMPLETED |
| Personal Statements (Freshman applicants) COMPLETED | D204 COMPLETED | Learn how to SHOW (not tell) who you are. Examples geared towards high school students applying as freshmen to universities. COMPLETED |
Reading Lab Workshops
| Topic | Location | Description |
|---|---|---|
| TexTalk (practice reading & speaking skills) Every Wed. 4:45pm – 6:00pm | D204 classroom | TexTalk is a workshop series for English Language Learners focused on developing reading and speaking skills through discussions and practice. |
| Pre-reading Skills Tues. Oct 8, 11:30am – 12:20pm COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn the importance of pre-reading and strategies to effectively prepare for reading assignments, ensuring you’re ready to tackle them with confidence. COMPLETED |
| Reading College Textbooks Wed. Oct 9, 10:30am – 11:20am COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn strategies for effectively reading and understanding college textbooks. Learn techniques to improve retention and comprehension for academic success. COMPLETED |
| Remembering New Vocabulary Wed. Oct 9, 11:30am – 12:20pm Thurs. Nov 7, 12:30pm – 1:20pm COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Always using translators for new words and forgetting them? Learn effective strategies for studying and retaining new vocabulary. COMPLETED |
| Reading Faster Tues. Oct 29, 11:30am -12:20pm Wed. Nov 13, 11:30am – 12:20 COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn techniques to boost your reading speed while maintaining comprehension and discover how the brain processes text and eye movement influences reading efficiency. COMPLETED |
| Finding the Main Idea Thurs. Oct 17, 12:30pm – 1:20pm Wed. Nov 6, 10:30am – 11:20am COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn what is a main idea, why it is important, and practice skills for finding the main idea. COMPLETED |
| Skimming & Scanning Skills Tues. Oct 22 CANCELLED | D204 classroom CANCELLED | Learn the techniques of skimming and scanning to quickly locate key information in texts. It will help you read more efficiently, whether you’re reviewing for exams or researching for assignments. CANCELLED |
| Reading Scholarly Articles Wed. Oct 23, 11:30am – 12:20pm CANCELLED | D204 classroom CANCELLED | Learn about peer-reviewed scholarly articles and discover effective strategies for reading and retaining the information in them. CANCELLED |
| Identifying Support Details Fri. Oct 25, 12:30pm – 1:20pm COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Come learn what supporting details are, the difference between major and minor supporting details, and how to recognize them in your text. Use these skills to help you find the main idea. COMPLETED |
| Making Connections with Your Reading Tues. Oct 29, 10:30am – 11:20pm COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn strategies to engage more deeply with your reading by making personal connections, asking questions, and reflecting on the material. It will help you improve comprehension and make your reading more meaningful and enjoyable. COMPLETED |
| Using Context for Understanding Wed. Oct 30, 10:30am – 11:20am COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn how to use context clues in a text to figure out the meaning of unfamiliar words. You will enhance your vocabulary skills and improve your overall reading comprehension. COMPLETED |
| Annotating Your Reading Tues. Nov 5, 11:30am -12:20pm COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn the difference between note-taking and annotating and how annotations can help you understand what you read. COMPLETED |
| Making Inferences Thurs. Nov 14, 10:30an – 11:20am COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Learn how to find hidden meanings in a text by using clues and evidence. It will help you understand what the author is implying, even if it’s not directly stated. COMPLETED |
| Reading with Critical Thinking Tues. Nov 19, 10:30am – 11:20am COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Come learn what “critical thinking” is and how to apply critical thinking to your reading. COMPLETED |
| Summarizing Reading Wed. Nov 20, 11:30am – 12:20pm COMPLETED | D204 classroom COMPLETED | Want to summarize in your own words instead of copying from a text? Come learn effective summarizing strategies and skills that will also help you understand your reading. COMPLETED |
Workshop Video Tutorials from the Writing Lab
- Write Your Personal Statement
- Common Works Cited Errors in MLA Style
- Write a Research Question for your Research Paper
- Articles: Knowing When to Use A/An & The
Check out the Writing Lab’s YouTube Channel for more useful tips!
Last Updated November 26, 2024