Fall 2024 Writing Workshops

The Center for Writing Excellence will provide a series of online workshops to help develop writing skills you can use now and in the future. Zoom with us on Wednesdays at 2:00pm: https://montclair.zoom.us/j/82085667987.
Workshops are 45 minutes long and do not require advance preparation. All students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend.
To learn more about the CWE, visit our website: www.montclair.edu/cwe.

Preparing for Graduate Level Writing
Wednesday, September 18, 2:00pm
If you are a new graduate student and unsure about the expectations of graduate level writing, this workshop will help you prepare for upcoming assignments. This workshop includes time for Q&A with a CWE writing consultant to address your concerns about writing as graduate students.

Bullet Journaling: Get Creative and Productive
Wednesday, September 25, 2:00pm
Bullet journaling is a fun, creative way to use lists for writing about your life, brainstorming, organizing your schedule, and more!

Introduction to APA style (7th edition)
Wednesday, October 2, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with APA citations—an important part of academic writing in social science fields such as Business, Nursing, Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, Economics, and Justice Studies. Bring your Reference pages and questions for extra help.

Introduction to MLA style (9th edition)
Wednesday, October 9, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with MLA citations—an important part of academic writing in areas of the humanities such as English, Foreign Language and Literatures, Literary Criticism, and Cultural Studies. We will also review updates included in the 9th edition. Bring your Works Cited pages and questions for extra help.

Chicago Manual of Style–NEW 18th edition Updates
Wednesday, October 16, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with Chicago citations and the new updates to the 18th edition. CMS style is often used for writing in history, music, justice studies, philosophy, the arts, social sciences, religion, international studies, and more.  Bring your own papers or Bibliography pages for extra help.

Active and Passive Voice: Understanding the Difference
Wednesday, October 23, 2:00pm
The difference between active and passive voice is crucial to know for clear, concise writing and communication. This workshop will discuss the difference, purpose, and importance of active and passive voice.

Write a Scary Story–Halloween Workshop
Wednesday, October 30, 2:00pm
Do you enjoy scary stories for Halloween—or any time of year? Come to our creative writing workshop and write a funny, scary or hairy story of your own. Costumes optional.

Integrating Evidence Into Your Writing
Wednesday, November 6, 2:00pm
Your argument, thesis statement, or central claim is only as strong as the evidence you present with it. This workshop will cover how to use evidence in your papers across all disciplines. With the semester in full swing, be sure check out this workshop so your papers are in tiptop shape!

Polishing and Proofreading Tips for Final Drafts
Wednesday, November 13, 2:00pm
A well-edited final draft makes all the difference so your hard work can shine. Learn how to polish, proofread, and edit your own work for excellent final papers and projects.