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The Center for Writing Excellence will provide a series of online workshops to help develop writing skills you can use now and in the future. Zoom with us on Wednesdays at 2:00pm: https:\/\/montclair.zoom.us\/j\/84006669426<\/a>.
\nWorkshops are 45 minutes long and do not require advance preparation. All students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend.
\nTo learn more about the CWE, visit our website:\u00a0www.montclair.edu\/cwe<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Brainstorming Boosts<\/strong>
\nWednesday, February 19, 2:00pm
\nBrainstorming not only helps you start writing, it also guides you through the revision process. Learn techniques to help you choose topics, find creative solutions, develop your ideas, and more.<\/p>\n

Introduction to APA style (7th edition)<\/strong>
\nWednesday, February 26, 2:00pm
\nThis overview will help familiarize you with APA citations\u2014an important part of academic writing in social science fields such as Business, Nursing, Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, Economics, and Justice Studies. Bring your Reference pages and questions for extra help.<\/p>\n

Introduction to MLA style (9th edition)<\/strong>
\nWednesday, March 5, 2:00pm
\nThis overview will help familiarize you with MLA citations\u2014an important part of academic writing in areas of the humanities such as English, Foreign Language and Literatures, Literary Criticism, and Cultural Studies. We will also review updates included in the 9th edition. Bring your Works Cited pages and questions for extra help.<\/p>\n

Chicago Manual of Style–NEW 18th edition Updates<\/strong>
\nWednesday, March19, 2:00pm
\nThis overview will help familiarize you with Chicago citations and the new updates to the 18th edition. CMS style is often used for writing in history, music, justice studies, philosophy, the arts, social sciences, religion, international studies, and more.\u00a0 Bring your own papers or Bibliography pages for extra help.<\/p>\n

Active and Passive Voice: Understanding the Difference<\/strong>
\nWednesday, March 26, 2:00pm
\nThe difference between active and passive voice is crucial to know for clear, concise writing and communication. This workshop will discuss the difference, purpose, and importance of active and passive voice.<\/p>\n

Splice Up Your Life: Understanding Comma Splices<\/strong>
\nWednesday, April 2, 2:00pm
\nCommas and semicolons are among the trickiest punctuation marks to master. Whether you are struggling to understand their purpose or just need a refresher, this workshop will cover when and where to use those pesky punctuation marks.<\/p>\n

Polishing and Proofreading Tips for Final Drafts<\/strong>
\nWednesday, April 9, 2:00pm
\nA well-edited final draft makes all the difference so your hard work can shine. Learn how to polish, proofread, and edit your own work for excellent final papers and projects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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