Academic Excellence Workshops
All workshops are offered from 4:00 - 5:00 and most are presented in Bertrand 110, the Teaching and Learning Center (TLC). The documention style workshops are offered in Library 222.
For more information, contact Lisa Haydon at 415-257-1317 or lhaydon@dominican.edu.
Workshop Schedule: Fall 2009
| Septemeber | |
|---|---|
| Workshop | Day, Location |
| How to Read a Science Text | Mon., Sept. 14, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| Test-Taking Strategies | Thurs., Sept. 17, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| How to Read a Science Text | Tues., Sept. 22, 4:00 p.m., Lib 222 |
| Math Mastery | Wed., Sept. 23, 4:00 p.m., Lib 222 |
| Test-Taking Strategies | Wed., Sept. 30, 4:00 p.m., Lib 222 |
| October | |
|---|---|
| Workshop | Day |
| How to Write a Research Paper | Thurs., Oct. 1, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| Plagiarize? Not Me! | Wed., Oct. 7, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| How to Write a Literature Review | Thurs., Oct. 8, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| Test-Taking Strategies | Mon., Oct. 12, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| Goal Setting and Time Management | Wed., Oct. 14, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| Math Mastery | Thurs., Oct. 15, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| How to Read a Science Text | Mon., Oct 19, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| Test-Taking Strategies | Tues., Oct. 27, 4:00 p.m., TLC |
| November | ||
|---|---|---|
| Workshop | Day | |
| How to Write an Abstract | Wed., Nov. 4, 4:00 p.m., TLC | |
| How to Write a Research Paper | Wed., Nov. 11, 4:00 p.m., TLC | |
| Goal Setting and Time Management | Thurs., Nov. 12, 4:00 p.m., TLC | |
| Test-Taking Strategies | Mon., Nov. 16, 4:00 p.m., Lib 222 | |
| Fearless Test Taking | Wed., Nov. 18, 4:00 p.m., Lib 222 | |
| Test-Taking Strategies | Thurs., Nov. 19, 4:00 p.m., TLC | |
Workshop Descriptions
Test-Taking Strategies
Learn how to prepare for a test and how to analyze all parts of an exam. Learn the best ways to approach answering multiple choice questions, writing essays, and taking true or false exams. Analyze examples of real test questions.
How to Write a Research Paper
Learn how to select/narrow a topic, use research methods, take notes, organize materials (outline), write the paper, and check over the final product (proofreading techniques).
How to Write a Literature Review
Learn the complete basics for understanding and writing literature reviews in this step-by-step workshop.
How to Write an Abstract
Learn how to write a reseach abstract to use in submitting research documents for course work or publication, and for preparation for formal presentations. For all majors.
Fearless Test Taking
Learn how to effectively address test anxiety and improve your grades.
MLA and APA Documentation Styles (Turabian given by request)
Learn how to document in-text references, create a title page, use proper abbreviations, avoid plagiarism, and list books, journal articles, and websites.
Math Mastery
Learn to save time, reduce anxiety, and boost test scores through the proper approach to the study of mathematics. For all levels of college math.
Goal Setting and Time Management
Learn how to formulate, organize, and achieve your goals in a timely manner. Overcome procrastination by creating and following a weekly schedule.
Plagiarize? Not Me!
Learn how to identify and avoid plagiarism. With Dominican's new plagiarism-identification software, MyDropBox, everyone needs to know how to use sources wisely and carefully in writing research papers.
How to Read a Science Text
Learn how to best read scientific texts. Finish all the reading and retain information.
How to Read a Philosophy Text
Learn how to increase comprehension and enjoyment while reading philosophy texts.
