Academic Support
Dr. Mack Gipson, Jr. Building
Workshop Scheduling Request:   Directions

Thank you for requesting a workshop presentation from Academic Support. All of our presentations are designed to fit into one class period and all are accompanied by useful, user-friendly handouts. All presentations can be modified, and we can develop new presentations to fit your needs. Please read the following directions to find out how to request one of our presentations. You will find a request form after these directions, followed by the current list of topics. After reviewing the list, please feel free to contact Dr. Reid, Student Services Specialist, Dr. Mack Gipson, Jr. Building (sreid@paine.edu or 706-396-8113), to get more information or to discuss your needs prior to making a request. We look forward to collaborating with you!

1.	Find the workshop presentation you would like to request from the list that starts on page 
4	of this packet.   Make note of the workshop number (for example, RES 1). 

2.	Use the Workshop Scheduling Request Form which appears as page 3 of this packet. 

3.	Fill in the date of your request, your name, and your contact information at the top of the form. Then fill in the Scheduling Request information, one workshop per line, to request your presentations. 

a.	In the first column of the scheduling request form, please give us 3 different options for the date of this presentation, in order of preference. 

b.	Write the workshop title and then the workshop code number from the list starting on page 3 of this Workshop Scheduling Request: Directions document so that we can be sure which presentation you want. 

c.	Indicate the class or group that will be the intended audience. Please include course and section designation for a class; include name of group if other than a class. 

d.	Fill in the location (building and room). 

e.	Fill in the expected number of students (to be sure we bring enough handouts). 

f.	If you want special modifications or if we will need special information in order to prepare this presentation, please describe, in the “Special Modifications” box immediately below the chart, what will be needed or what special information we need to know. If you need to discuss your ideas with Dr. Reid, please write a note to that effect in the box. 

g.	All workshops are developed for presentation using electronic classroom equipment: computer, projector, screen, and occasionally access to Internet and/or VCR/DVD). Please indicate whether or not that equipment will be available and in working condition in your location so we have time to modify our presentation if necessary. 

4.	If you want to request more than one presentation, please repeat this process by filling out a new line on this form for each workshop presentation you are requesting. If you 

want the same workshop presented to more than one class; please treat each class as a separate request.

5.	If you need more than 7 presentations, please continue on another copy of the form. 

6.	NOTE: Requests must be submitted at least one (1) week before your earliest requested date. However, the more notice you give us, the more likely it will be that we will be able to schedule your sessions on your preferred dates. 

When you are done, please submit the form to Sezilee Reid, Academic Support, Dr. Mack Gipson, Jr. Building, via hard copy or email (sreid@paine.edu).

Dr. Reid will contact you by email or phone to schedule and confirm your presentations before the end of the next business day after she receives your request. Please wait for confirmation before making plans.

Workshop Categories

The workshops listed on the following pages are sorted into categories:

Writing (Composition)

Research Papers

Oral Presentation

Computers

Study Skills

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				Academic Support
Workshop Scheduling Worksheet					
									
Name:				Phone:		Date of Request:				
									
Email Address:				Office Location:				

Proposed Dates of										
Workshops (3	Please write each presentation on its own line, even if the same workshop title is being requested for several classes.  Put each		
	choices in		class or group on a separate line.							
priority order)									
					Workshop Title		Workshop	Class	Location	# of	Special	Equipment		
1st		2nd		3rd			Code	(course number		Participants	modifications?**	Available?		
								and section)			(describe in box			
														
								or Group			at bottom of page)			

															

															

Workshop #		**Special Modifications or Requests							

Date confirmation was given:	Phone?	Email?	In person?

ACADEMIC SUPPORT

WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS:  WRITING

Category	#	Title	Description	
Writing –	WRI 1	Writing a 5-	Students will learn the structure of a 5-paragraph college essay and the techniques	
Composition		Paragraph College	needed to ensure that they include all of the necessary elements in their essays.   The	
		Essay –Using the	workshop presents a user-friendly approach to brainstorming, grouping and	
		Tic-Tac-Toe	organizing ideas and details; constructing a thesis statement, and moving from	
		Method	brainstorming to body paragraphs.   Students will work through the development of a	
			sample essay as they follow each step.	
	WRI 2	Introductions and	Students will learn the importance of developing good introductions and conclusions	
		Conclusions	when they write essays.   A discussion of 5 types of introductions and 4 types of	
			conclusions will be illustrated by sample paragraphs.  This user-friendly presentation	
			will help to take the anxiety out of the writing process.	
	WRI 3	Using Transitions	Students will learn how transitions can improve their writing.   Discussion will focus on	
			the purposes and meanings of different transitions.   Sample sentences will	
			demonstrate the benefits of using transitions in essays.   Students will receive a	
			categorized transitions chart and will complete hands-on exercises to expand their	
			understanding of transitions.	
	WRI 4	Correcting Run-On	Students will learn how to correct run-on sentences and comma splices by reviewing	
		Sentences and	the 5 main rules (making separate sentences, using coordinating conjunctions, using	
		Comma Splices	subordinating conjunctions, using semicolons, and using conjunctive adverbs.   Each	
			method will be demonstrated.   Students will receive a user-friendly handout	
			explaining the rules and will complete hands-on exercises to strengthen their ability to	
			apply the rules to their own writing.	
	WRI 5	Writing a Personal	Students will explore the necessary elements of a personal statement.  They will then	
		Statement or	start to develop their master list of people, places, and events that have made an	
		Autobiography	impact on their lives.   After organizing those influences, students will draft a short	
			essay in response to a typical personal statement prompt.	

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		WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS:  RESEARCH	
				
Category	#	Title	Description	
Research	RES 1	Writing a Research	Students will focus on the seven main steps to follow when writing a research paper,	
Papers		paper:   Steps to	from making a schedule to revising and preparing the final copy.   Specific	
		Success	suggestions and examples will be given in order to demonstrate the concepts.	
	RES 2	Using the APA	Students will focus on the basic rules of APA style in order to prepare a paper for	
		Style Manual (6th	Paine College classes.  Discussion and handouts will include information on	
		ed. – 2010)	plagiarism and how to avoid it.   Sample passages will be included so that students	
			can see how to use proper citations.   NOTE:  One class period does not allow	
			enough time to cover reference formats in detail during this session, so students will	
			learn how to look up the formats for themselves.	
	RES 3	APA Citation	Students will survey a variety of reference formats used in APA style.   Discussion and	
		Formats	handouts will focus on the need to give a citation for any source used, whether or not	
			it is a printed document.   Students will have hands-on practice in writing proper	
			citations.	
	RES 4	Using the MLA	Students will focus on the basic rules of MLA style in order to prepare a paper for	
		Style Handbook (7th	Paine College classes.  Discussion and handouts will include information on	
		ed. – 2009)	plagiarism and how to avoid it.   Sample passages will be included so that students	
			can see how to use proper citations.   NOTE:  One class period does not allow	
			enough time to cover Works Cited formats in detail during this session, so students	
			will learn how to look up the formats for themselves.	
	RES 5	MLA Citation	Students will survey a variety of works cited formats used in MLA style.   Discussion	
		Formats	and handouts will focus on the need to give a citation for any source used, whether or	
			not it is a printed document.   Students will have hands-on practice in writing proper	
			citations.	
	RES 6	Using the Turabian	Students will focus on the basic rules of Turabian style in order to prepare a paper for	
		Manual for Writers	Paine College classes.  Discussion and handouts will include information on	
		(7th  ed. – 2007)	plagiarism and how to avoid it.   Sample passages will be included so that students	
			can see how to use proper citations.   NOTE:  One class period does not allow	
			enough time to cover bibliography formats in detail during this session, so students	
			will learn how to look up the formats for themselves.	

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS: RESEARCH (CONT’D.)

Category	#	Title	Description		
Research	RES 7	Practice in	Students will review the 3 methods of avoiding plagiarism (summarizing,	
Papers		Preventing	paraphrasing, and using direct quotations).   After viewing a sample of each, they	
(cont’d.)		Plagiarism	will practice summarizing and paraphrasing the sample passages that are	
			provided.		
	RES 8	Biology Major Field	Students will learn how to apply special computer formatting techniques in order	
		Papers:	to produce papers that meet the requirements for major field papers in the Natural	
		Formatting	Sciences.  Techniques will include setting the margins and page numbering for	
		Techniques	each part of the paper, applying styles, applying widow and orphan protection,	
			setting up tables, and more.		
	RES 9	Senior Field Paper	Students will look at strategies and guidelines for writing the abstract, literature	
		Strategies:   APA	review, methodology, results, discussion, and conclusion sections of the major	
		Style	field paper.   Students will also review how to prevent plagiarism by using proper	
			documentation and citation formats.	(NOTE:   This presentation can be modified	
			to fit any discipline or research style.)		
	RES 10	Using Search	Students will review criteria to help them determine whether or not an Internet site	
		Engines	is reliable.   They will focus on suggestions for effectively using search engines to	
		Effectively:	locate Internet sources, including the use of advanced searches and the creation	
		Weaving Your Way	of an expanded list of key words.		
		Through the Web			
	RES 11	Formatting a	Students will learn how to format their research papers in accordance with the	
		Research Paper	required reference style.   Students will learn how to set margins, indent long	
			quotes and reference pages, format citations, type headings, and perform other	
			formatting tasks.  (NOTE:  This presentation is available for APA, MLA, and	
			Turabian styles and can be modified to meet the requirements of any given	
			paper.)		
Oral	ORA 1	Oral Presentation:	Students will learn what elements to consider when planning and giving an oral	
Presentation		Preparation and	presentation.  Topics will include how to brainstorm and organize information,	
		Performance	prepare and use visual aids, practice and prepare for a presentation, consider the	
			effect of the delivery on the audience, end the presentation, and field questions.	

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WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS: COMPUTERS

Category	#	Title	Description	
Computers	CPU 1	Using Microsoft	Students will learn techniques and shortcuts that will make them more efficient users	
		Word	of MSWord.	
	CPU 2	Using MS Word	Students will learn how to develop a table in MSWord.  They will also learn how to	
		Tables	make formatting changes (lines, cell shading, fonts, column widths, row heights, etc.)	
			that will enhance their tables and help them present their information more effectively.	
	CPU 3	Using PowerPoint	Students will learn how to develop and modify a slide show by adding/changing	
			colors; adding animation, clip art, photos, and sound; and making other changes.	
			Students will also learn some guidelines for making the slide show more effective and	
			appealing.	
	CPU 4	Using Drawing	Students will learn how to use the drawing tools features in MSWord and other	
		Tools	Microsoft products.   Students will learn how to modify a tool’s shape, size, and color;	
			how to group objects; how to combine tools to create something new; and how to be	
			creative when drawing a picture.	
	CPU 5	Using MS Publisher	Students will learn how to select a publication type and modify it to get just the look	
			they want.   Students will learn how to change text, colors, graphics, and designs.	

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		WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS:  STUDY SKILLS	
				
Category	#	Title	Description	
Study Skills	STU 1	Study Habits and	Students will complete an inventory to analyze their own study strengths and	
		Test-Taking Skills	weaknesses in a number of different skill areas.  Results will help students develop	
		Inventory	a plan for improving their study habits.	
	STU 2	Learning Styles	Students will discuss learning styles and will complete at least one learning	
			inventory to determine their own learning styles.   If time permits, students will also	
			discuss instructors’ teaching styles.	
	STU 3	Strategic Study	Students will focus on a variety of study skills necessary for academic success	
		Skills	such as surveying the textbook, using SQ3R, planning a study schedule, taking	
			notes, and marking a textbook.	
	STU 4	Time Management	Students will discuss what time management is and why it is important.  Students	
			will learn tips for managing time during the semester and will fill out their own	
			personal time management packet if time permits.	
	STU 5	Note-Taking Tips	Students will discuss the importance of using abbreviations and symbols.	
		and Techniques	Students will focus on using patterns of organization while taking notes, varying	
			the note-taking format to fit the content of the notes, and using an organized note-	
			taking system that includes prompt and frequent review.	
	STU 6	Hints for Better	Students will discuss several techniques to improve their test-taking skills,	
		Test-Taking	including general test-taking tips, clues for understanding the questions (qualifiers,	
			negatives, etc.), strategies for taking different kinds of tests, methods for predicting	
			test questions, and techniques for learning from errors on past exams.	
	STU 7	Hints for Better	Students will focus on techniques to help them take standardized tests, including	
		Test-Taking:	an analysis of the specific types of vocabulary used in test questions and answers.	
		Standardized	Students will read sample passages and answer comprehension questions based	
			on each passage.	
	STU 8	Pointers for Making	Students will analyze their math study skills by completing a study skills inventory	
		Friends with Math	designed for math students and will use this analysis to determine how to improve	
			their performance.	
	STU 9	More Pointers for	Students will learn strategies and techniques for studying math and taking math tests,	
		Math:   Studying	taking notes in math class, doing math homework, and understanding algebraic	
		and Taking Tests	symbols and expressions.	

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT
WORKSHOP PRESENTATIONS:  STUDY SKILLS (CONT’D.)

Category	#	Title	Description	
Study Skills	STU 10	Reading in the	Students will discuss how to get the most from their textbooks by previewing the text	
(cont’d.)		Content Areas:	and surveying the chapters.   Students will focus on the specific reading skills needed	
		Science	by science students.	
	STU 11	Reading in the	Students will look at specific vocabulary needed for an understanding of history texts,	
		Content Areas:	analyze common errors made by history students, learn compensation techniques,	
		History	discuss the need for changing the style of note-taking to fit the topic being covered,	
			and review the steps of the SQ3R study method.	
	STU 12	Reading in the	Students will learn how to understand the focus of business courses, develop	
		Content Areas:	specialized reading techniques for business, discover thought patterns commonly	
		Business	used in business, and adapt study techniques for business courses.	
	STU 13	Reading in the	Students will learn why social sciences are “sciences,” develop specialized reading	
		Content Areas:	techniques for the social sciences, learn to identify common thought patterns, and	
		Social Sciences	adapt study strategies for social science courses.	

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