Spring 2008
Student Success Workshops
Managing the Blackboard Maze
Presenter: Jill Ringer
What is Blackboard? You have probably heard about it or even used it. Need to know more about Blackboard or want to learn how to use Blackboard to your advantage? Come learn how to make Blackboard work for you.
Tuesday, January 29 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm OC 1201 (Library HUB)
Computer Lab Tips and Tricks
Presenter: Jill Ringer
Want to learn how to access the best resource in the lab, or need to learn how to print and load your printing account without problems? Learn how to make the lab your own personal help center. Do you know that we use Office 2007 - so what's the difference between Office 2003 and 2007? Learn how to save, discover the "Ribbon", and all the little differences between the two.
Wednesday, January 30 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm OC 1201 (Library HUB)
Success in the Sciences
Presenter: Jeanine Donley
Whether you are a science major or fulfilling your general education science requirement, this workshop will provide learning tips and strategies to maximize your success.
Wednesday, February 6 from 10 - 11 am OC 1202 (Library HUB)
Smart Eating for Academic Success
Presenter: Linda Shaffer
During this 1 hour workshop come and find out about common food myths and how you can eat to improve your academic performance.
Wednesday, February 6 from 1 - 2 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
Time Management
Presenter: Marty Spring
This workshop will provide suggestions for managing your time more effectively.
Monday, February 4 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202 (Library HUB)
Tuesday, February 5 from 12 - 1 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
How to Read a Food Label
Presenter: Linda Shaffer
Learn what the information on food labels is really telling you. Understanding this information will allow you to become a more informed consumer. Bring food labels with you for this workshop.
Wednesday, February 13 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202 (Library HUB)
Basic Punctuation
Presenter: Anna Alessi
Everything except commas.
Tuesday, February 12 from 3 - 4 pm OC 3512
Life is a Test
Presenters: Margie Lee and Janine Washabaugh
Learn ways to manage your anxiety as well as practical tips for test taking.
Tuesday, February 12 from 11 - 12 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
Organizing and Giving Oral Presentations
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Preparing for and presenting one's work out loud and in front of others.
Thursday, February 21 from 3:30 - 4:30 pm OC 1202 (Library HUB)
Got Articles? Finding Periodical Articles in the MiraCosta College Library
Presenters: Pearl Ly, Jennifer Paris, Pamela Perry
Did you know that the best articles for college research are not on the Web? In this workshop, you'll learn about the difference between scholarly and popular information. You'll learn to locate articles in academic journals, popular magazines, and newspapers using the powerful Pro Quest database as well as other MiraCosta College Library databases. Amaze your friends, impress your professors, and sleep easier at night.
Thursday, February 21 from 12 - 1 pm SEC 108
Monday, March 3 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201 (Library HUB)
Monday, April 21 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Wednesday, April 23 from 12 - 1 pm SEC 108
Ready, Set, Research
Presenters: Myla Kelly, Jennifer Paris and Pamela Perry
Search smarter, not harder! Introduction to successful research strategies for focusing your topic, planning your research and finding the best information resources for your assignment.
Monday, February 25 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Thursday, February 28 from 12 - 1 pm SEC 108
Thursday, April 3 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Tuesday, April 1 from 12 - 1 pm SEC 108
Toeholds Into Writing
Presenter: John Kirwan
How do you find your way into an essay when you are not really sure what you want to write about? This workshop will explore how a small detail of the larger topic can help you make progress in your writing.
Tuesday, February 26 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
I've Done my Research. . . Now What?!
Presenter: Brandi Blahnik
Not sure what to do with all that information? Learn how to organize your research for your paper! Bring your resources t to use in these hands-on activities.
Tuesday, March 4 from 3 - 4 pm OC 1202
Tuesday, April 8 from 1 - 2 pm OC 1202
Thursday, April 10 from 2 - 3 pm SEC 407
Make Tracks to the Stacks
Presenter: Scott Hicks
Did you know that over half of the students in the US never will read another book after they leave high school? Return to the days of
yesteryear. . . Learn how to "mine" books for the good stuff and discover pre-research techniques for a more insightful thesis.
Wednesday, March 5 from 12 - 1 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
How to Develop a Focused Thesis
Presented by Holly Ordway
A thesis: you know you need one for your essay, research paper, or project, but how can you come up with one? Don't worry, it's not magic. In this workshop you'll learn a method to develop a focused, interesting thesis for any topic, in any class.
Tuesday, March 11 from 4 - 5 pm OCN 3512
Wednesday, March 12 from 10:30 - 11:30 am SEC Student Center Conf Room
Organizing and Giving Oral Presentations
Presenter: Sam Arenivar
Developing, designing, and delivering one's course work out loud and in front of your fellow students.
Wednesday,March 12 from 1:30 - 2:30 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
Timed Writing Exams
Presenter: Denise Stephenson
Do you panic when you have to write for in-class exams? Whether your test requires short answers or long essays, this workshop will provide strategies for writing on demand.
Thursday, March 13 from 1 - 2 pm OC 1202
Tuesday, April 29 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Minimize Stress, Calm Your Senses, Focus on Success
Presenter: Edward Pohlert
Does stress get in the way of your academic success? Come and join us for an interactive workshop that identifies key stress relief strategies for college students. Do it now before midterm and finals take over your world!
Tuesday, March 11 from 12 - 1:30 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
Wednesday, March 12 from 12 - 1:30 pm OC 1202
Wednesday, April 30 from 12 - 1:30 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
Thursday, May 1 from 12 - 1:30 pm OC 1202
To Cite or Not to Cite . . . MLA/ APA Question
Presenter: Pamela Perry
The MiraCosta Library is offering a timely workshop for students on how to cite information sources using MLA and APA citation styles. Bring your works cited lists, papers or other work in progress for immediate assistance and feedback.
Monday, March 24 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Wednesday, March 26 from 12 - 1 pm SEC 108
Monday, April 14 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1201
Wednesday, April 16 from 12 - 1 pm SEC 108
Cut and Paste: Friend or Foe
Presenter: Denise Stephenson
In our age of technology and information the ability to cut pieces of text from various sources and paste them into our papers makes life easier. Come learn important computer techniques for tracking where you copy and paste from so you can cite sources appropriately.
Tuesday, March 25 from 12 - 1 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
Wednesday, March 26 from 11 - 12 pm OC 1202
Basic Punctuation
Presenter: Anna Alessi
Focusing on the use of commas.
Wednesday, April 2 from 2 - 3 pm OC 1202
When Bad Sentences Happen to Good People
Presenter: Amy Bolaski
The sentence. What makes a good one? In this workshop we’ll cover strategies for writing clear, effective and striking sentences, focusing on common sentence-level errors that plague those with even the best of intentions. Come prepared to examine both grammatical and stylistic choices.
Wednesday, April 9 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Parallelism: What? Why? When? . . . How?
Presenter: Amy Bolaski
Achieving balance, coherence and fluidity in writing is difficult, but doing so invites readers to keep on reading. This workshop covers strategies for creating and maintaining similar structures at the word, phrase and sentence levels.
Wednesday, April 16 from 11 - 12 pm OC 1202
Plagiarism: Don't get caught with your hand in the cookie jar!
Presenter: Denise Stephenson
It's tempting to copy a paragraph or sentence or whole paper from the internet. But are the risks worth it? Find out why avoiding plagiarism is vital to your academic health and learn ways to avoid it.
Tuesday, April 15 from 12 - 1 pm OC 1202
Thursday, April 17 from 1 - 2 pm SEC Student Center Conf. Room
Winning Arguments
Presenter: Brandi Blahnik
Learn how to make your writing arguments strong, precise, and successful with words that work.
Tuesday, April 22 from 2 - 3 pm SEC Student Center Conf Room
Thursday, April 24 from 2 - 3 pm OC 1202
American Pronunciation
Presented by Ruth Gay
Pronunciation is a huge part of learning a language. At this workshop you'll have the opportunity to listen to and practice authentic English as it is spoken in the real world. You'll also learn some tricks for understanding and sounding like native speakers.
Thursday, April 24 from 11:30 - 12:30 CLC 105
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