Writing & Humanities Tutoring Center (WHTC)

WHTC Workshops

 

 

MLA Format

This workshop is a one-stop-shop for all things MLA! What exactly is MLA, you ask? Well, it’s not the Major League Association, and it’s not the Money Lenders Academy -- it’s the Modern Language Association’s writing style standard that determines what essays, like yours, should LOOK like! This workshop is a must (or a refresher) for students taking Humanities classes such as English Literature, modern languages, and cultural studies, to name a few. Register now – you'll be glad you did!
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•General MLA formatting: its purpose and function
•How to create an MLA template for future assignments
•How to create and organize a Works Cited page
•How to effectively incorporate quotes
 

September 24, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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How to Write a Compelling Transfer Essay

Getting ready to transfer to the four-year of your dream can be a stressful process! Before you begin writing your answers to any university’s Personal Insight Questions, do yourself a stress-free favor and attend this workshop. You’ll receive tips and techniques that will help you showcase the uniqueness of “you” in areas such as your preparedness for advanced courses, leadership skills, strengths and weaknesses, obstacles and opportunities, and any noteworthy contributions to your campus or community. 

In this workshop, you will learn: 

•To develop concrete and specific details that will help you stand out and underscore your accomplishments and talents. 
•How and why to explain academic or personal challenges and missteps.
•To prove knowledge and understanding of the institution and department you are applying to.
•To avoid pitfalls and clichés that weaken your responses.

October 6, 2026, 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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Researching Smarter Not Harder 

Sometimes your essay is only as good as the outside sources used to support your thesis. Learn all about keywords and practice the search and research process in this workshop! We’ll provide you with tips and strategies that will help you navigate SMC’s Library databases (and others) for specific and targeted sources that will strengthen your paper’s argument!
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•To apply research to the formulating and refining of research question(s)
•To employ keywords to help you refine and expand your research
•To evaluate and analyze sources to help you find other sources
•To organize and keep track of the sources you will use in your paper
 

October 8, 2026, 12:00p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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Writing Powerful Paragraphs

The end of boring and dull paragraphs is near! Did you know that every paragraph can pack its own punch by provoking and/or persuading readers? Think of your paragraphs as building blocks that provide a foundation for your argument and learn how to make them solid by attending this workshop!
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•How the use of rhetorical strategies and transitional phrases can promote clarity and ease of understanding for your readers
•How to fully develop one controlling idea for each paragraph
•To create strong topic sentences that guide the direction of the rest of the paragraph
•How paragraph arrangement differs depending on its location in the essay
 

October 13, 2026, 10:30a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

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How to Write a Compelling Transfer Essay

Getting ready to transfer to the four-year of your dream can be a stressful process! Before you begin writing your answers to any university’s Personal Insight Questions, do yourself a stress-free favor and attend this workshop. You’ll receive tips and techniques that will help you showcase the uniqueness of “you” in areas such as your preparedness for advanced courses, leadership skills, strengths and weaknesses, obstacles and opportunities, and any noteworthy contributions to your campus or community.
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•To develop concrete and specific details that will help you stand out and underscore your accomplishments and talents.
•How and why to explain academic or personal challenges and missteps.
•To prove knowledge and understanding of the institution and department you are applying to.
•To avoid pitfalls and clichés that weaken your responses.
 

October 22, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Summarizing, Paraphrasing, and Quoting

Learn and practice the “art” of summarizing and know when to paraphrase and when to quote! See the different ways to integrate quotes using helpful templates. Smoothly integrate outside sources and put more of your voice into your own writing. Supporting your argument with reliable facts and evidence will be your ‘take-away’ from this workshop!
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•The key differences between these three methods of source integration and when to use them
•How to use sources accurately and effectively
•Avoiding plagiarism
 

November 3, 2026, 2:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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Revision Strategies

Sometimes professors allow you to revise your essay for a better grade. If you’re one of the lucky ones, you have an opportunity to improve your grade by strengthening your essay in many ways. This workshop helps you to “re-see,” critically assess, and successfully rework your writing. Reserve your spot today!
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•To distinguish the difference between revision and simply proofreading
•To assess rhetorical strategies that may/may not be effective in your writing
•To re-examine your prompt for expectations to help set revision goals
•To understand and implement suggestions and feedback from your professors
 

November 10, 2026, 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.

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MLA Format

This workshop is a one-stop-shop for all things MLA! What exactly is MLA, you ask? Well, it’s not the Major League Association, and it’s not the Money Lenders Academy -- it’s the Modern Language Association’s writing style standard that determines what essays, like yours, should LOOK like! This workshop is a must (or a refresher) for students taking Humanities classes such as English Literature, modern languages, and cultural studies, to name a few. Register now – you'll be glad you did!
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•General MLA formatting: its purpose and function
•How to create an MLA template for future assignments
•How to create and organize a Works Cited page
•How to effectively incorporate quotes
 

November 18, 2026, 1:00p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Register here

How to Write a Compelling Transfer Essay

Getting ready to transfer to the four-year of your dream can be a stressful process. You're in luck. We have one more of our popular transfer essay workshop planned this spring! You’ll receive tips and techniques that will help you showcase the uniqueness of “you” in areas such as your preparedness for advanced courses, leadership skills, strengths and weaknesses, obstacles and opportunities, and any noteworthy contributions to your campus or community.
 
In this workshop, you will learn:
 
•To develop concrete and specific details that will help you stand out and underscore your accomplishments and talents.
•How and why to explain academic or personal challenges and missteps.
•To prove knowledge and understanding of the institution and department you are applying to.
•To avoid pitfalls and clichés that weaken your responses.
 

November 19, 2026, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Register here