Workshops
Undergraduate Workshops
Writing Center Workshops
March 15th, 11:00-11:50, Alderson 134
Observation+Narration: Creative Approaches to Technical Writing
Hank Lewis, Writing Center Consultant
April 16, 12:00-1:30, Alderson 140 & April 23, 5:00-6:30, Alderson 130
Organizing the Scientific Research Paper
Snacks provided. Bring a paper to work on!
The first half of the session will focus on the workshop.
The second half will give you time to work on your paper.
Hank Lewis, Writing Center Consultant
April 17, 12:00-12:50, Alderson 130
Building Better Presentations
Snacks Provided.
Hank Lewis, Writing Center Consultant
Workshops with Undergraduate Research
As part of the Emerging Scholars Seminar Series, the Writing Center will be presenting and co-presenting a series of workshops for undergraduate students. All workshops will be held in the Boettcher Room on the following dates and times:
February 26th, 12:00-1:00 pm
How to Write a Scientific Abstract
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
March 11th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Unpacking Your Research
Toni Lefton, Director, University Honors and Scholars Program
Allyce Horan, Director Writing Center
March 12th, 12:00-1:00 pm
How to Write a Scientific Abstract
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
April 8th, 4:00-5:00 pm
Research Poster Presentation: How to Plan Your Elevator Pitches
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
Lakshmi Krishna, Interim Director of Undergraduate Research
April 9th, 12:00-1:00 pm
Research Poster Presentation: How to Plan Your Elevator Pitches
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
Lakshmi Krishna, Interim Director of Undergraduate Research
Workshops with the National Fellowship Office
Rescheduled for snow day: March 19th, 11:0-12:30, Alderson 152
How to Write a Personal Statement & Intro to Scholarship Requirements
Lunch provided. RSVP to kgengenb@mines.edu
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
Kay Godel Gengenbach, Fellowship Advisor
April 3rd, 11:30-1:00, Marquez 204
How to Write a Personal Statement & Intro to Scholarship Requirements
Lunch provided. RSVP to kgengenb@mines.edu
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
Kay Godel Gengenbach, Fellowship Advisor
Graduate Workshops
The Thesis Writers Retreat, May 14-16
The Thesis Writers Retreat is a three-day program which gives graduate students structured time to work on their thesis or other related writing project. Professional writing consultants, research librarians, and thesis formatters will be on hand to provide academic support on request. During structured writing time, students will have the option to attend hourly breakout sessions which will focus on topics ranging from plagiarism to literature reviews. All structured writing time will be followed by a casual presentation with free lunch.
Registration Forms: Registration for this event has closed. We are currently at capacity for the Retreat. However, please contact Allyce Horan at ahoran@mines.edu if you would like to be added to the wait list.
Register using the pdf or Word form below and return to the Writing Center (Alderson 133) or via e-mail to Allyce Horan at ahoran@mines.edu
- PDF Version: Thesis Writers Retreat Registration Form
- Word Version: Thesis Writers Retreat Registration Form
April 17th, 12:00-12:50, Alderson 130
Building Better Presentations
Snacks provided.
Hank Lewis, Writing Center Consultant
Workshops with the National Fellowship Office
March 19th, 11:00-12:30, Alderson 152
How to Write a Personal Statement & Intro to Scholarship Requirements
Lunch provided. RSVP to kgengenb@mines.edu
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
Kay Godel Gengenbach, Fellowship Advisor
April 3rd, 11:30-1:00, Marquez 204
How to Write a Personal Statement & Intro to Scholarship Requirements
Lunch provided. RSVP to kgengenb@mines.edu
Allyce Horan, Director, Writing Center
Kay Godel Gengenbach, Fellowship Advisor