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ARC Workshops

Videos of several past workshops can be viewed via iTunesU (free iTunes download). 

Click this link to go to the ARC iTunes library.  

Select individual tabs to view workshops from past years.

Spring 2013 ARC Workshops

Using APA Format Effectively

Presented by Sue O'Donnell, Associate Professor of Psychology

Stressed out because you don't know APA style for citations?  This workshop is for you.  Sue O'Donnell (Associate Professor of Psychology) will cover American Psychological Association citation and reference formatting, along with several guidelines for writing in APA style.

Click to view a video of a past APA presentation in iTunesU. Select track 10 for the APA workshop video.
Download the handout before viewing.

Effective Test-Taking and Other Secrets to Success

Presented by Rick Muthiah, Dean of Learning Support Services

Friday, 2/1/2013, from 10:40-11:30 a.m. in EHS 102

Test are one of the most common stressors for students.  Rick Muthiah (Dean of Learning Support Services) will share tips for mastering course content, preparing for tests, and developing tools for taking tests.

  

An Introduction to MLA Style

Presented by Kathy Heininge, Associate Professor of English

Writing styles provide guidance for language use, citations, and bibliographies.  In this session, Kathy Heininge (Associate Professor of English), will present key elements of the Modern Language Association (MLA) style for essays and other written works.  MLA is commonly used in humanities courses such as English, Literature, and Modern Languages.

Click to view a video of the MLA workshop in iTunesU.

 

 Steps to a Writing a Successful Research Paper

Presented by Gary Tandy, Professor of English, and Jane Scott, Public Services Librarian

Friday, 2/15/2013, from 10:40-11:30 a.m. in EHS 102

 Research papers can seem overwhelming, but following a step-by-step, organized approach can make your life much less stressful.  This session will walk through those steps and guide you to campus and internet resources to help make you a research pro.