Monday, March 19, 2007
Damon City Campus
Room 4033
Noon - 12:45 p.m.
Presenter: Yulanda McKinney, English/Philosophy Department
Written assignments vary by instructor, but most agree that paragraphs are more than just a collection of sentences discussing an idea or a subject. This workshop will review the fundamentals of building strong paragraphs. For example, how many sentences does it take to make a paragraph? What is a topic sentence? What is the difference between a topic sentence and a thesis statement, and what do they have to do with the construction of a paragraph or essay? We will answer these questions and much more.
Mission Statement
The Writing Center’s purpose is to guide students through the writing process and to provide support for faculty who assign written work. Tutoring sessions at the center are interactive discussions that encourage students to make informed decisions about their writing. The outcome of tutoring should be that the writer, not necessarily a specific piece of writing, will be changed. Tutors will not write, re-write, or line-edit any portion of a student’s paper. Rather, they will assist with pre-writing, drafting, researching, revising, and editing. Most importantly, the Center aims to build students’ confidence and improve their writing skills.
Patricia Kennedy, Director
Academic Support Services
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