Calendar of Events
2011 Fall Writing Workshops
Join the Communications Lab this semester for the 2011 Fall Writing Workshops. Bring your lunch and your creativity to these six informative seminars that will cover writing and documentation. All workshops will last about an hour and will be held at 11 AM and 1 PM.
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Writing Basics
When: Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Where: College Union 2.
Join presenter Lydia Rucker as she details some helpful tips for planning, organizing and writing an essay. This workshop will also be held at 7 PM
MLA Style: A Royal Pain
When: Monday, September 12, 2011
Where: College Union 2.
Explore the most common difficulties writers have with MLA documentation, style and formatting with presenter Nick Webb. This workshop will also be held at 6 PM..
Evaluating Credible Sources on the Internet
When: Monday, September 26, 2011
Where: College Union 2.
Presenter Nick Webb will explain the evaluation process and discuss how to find reliable information on the internet. This workshop will also be held at 6 PM.
RECOGNIZING RHETORIC
When: Monday, October 24, 2011
Where: College Union 2.
Join presenter Brandon Isaak for strategies and tips for analyzing arguments using rhetorical appeals.
LEARNING TO COMPROMISE THE "ROGER"IAN WAY
When: Monday, November 14, 2011
Where: College Union 2.
Join presenter Tonja Nelson for an exploration of argumentation through compromise.
The Elements of Writing Fiction
When: Monday, November 28, 2011
Where: College Union 2.
Presenter Lydia Rucker unlocks the secrets of writing compelling fiction.
Please contact Nick Webb, Communications Lab Assistant, at 405-682-1611 ext. 7678 or at mailto:nwebb@occc.edu if you have any questions.
Other Events
Term Paper: Don't Panic
When: Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Where: College Union 1, 12:30 to 1:30
Presenters Lydia Rucker and Nick Webb, in conjunction with OCCC's Student Life office, will explain some helpful tips on getting started with research, tackling the writing process and citing sources.
Documentation Day 2011
When: Monday, October 10, 2011
Where: Communications Lab and CU2
Celebrate the importance of academic integrity in writing. Join us for workshops on avoiding academic dishonesty at 11 AM and APA Style at 1 PM in CU 2. Refreshments will be provided in the lab from 10 AM to 2 PM.
