WORKSHOPS

Registration

All workshops are online unless stated otherwise. Please note that all workshops require registration using your campus email address. After registering, you will receive an automated email confirming your registration and the Zoom link/room ID. 

Notes For Workshops

  • Students may not record the workshop.
  • The UWC does not provide recordings of workshops.
  • The UWC does not share the PowerPoint slides. Instead, handouts will be shared using the Zoom chat function. To obtain a copy of handouts after attending a workshop, please email UWC@csulb.edu
  • For any concerns or questions, please email UWC@csulb.edu 

SEMESTER WORKSHOPS 

Fall 2025 Workshop List

Essay Writing Series (9/19, 9/26 & 10/3)

UWC Essay Writing Series - Round 1 - Fall 2025

DESCRIPTION: 

The UWC is offering the online Essay Writing Series Workshops. These online workshops will provide tips and strategies on common writing topics, such as the thesis statement, organization, and revision strategies. The following are the descriptions for our workshops:   

  • The Organization Workshop will review the best tips for organizing your papers, show you brainstorming/outline examples, and more!
  • The Revision Strategies Workshop will help you decide what aspects to focus on when revising your papers -- learn what to prioritize and what not to -- and how to make appropriate revisions.
  • The Proofreading Workshop will provide strategies to proofread and edit your papers at the sentence level. Some common errors that will be reviewed include boundary errors (e.g. fragments, comma splices, run-ons), agreement errors (e.g. subject-verb agreement and pronoun-antecedent agreement), coordination, and subordination.  

DATES:  

  • Organization Workshop: Friday, Sept. 19 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Revision Strategies Workshop: Friday, Sept. 26 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • Proofreading Workshop: Friday, October 3 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm  

Citation Series - MLA & APA (10/3)

UWC Citation Series Workshops Flyer Fall 2025

DESCRIPTION: 

The UWC offers online Citation Workshops for APA and MLA writing styles and formats. These workshops provide an overview of the format, in-text and reference page citations, and other writing tips. They are recommended for anyone who needs a refresher or is new to either writing format.   

DATES: 

  • MLA Workshop: Friday, Oct. 10 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
  • APA Workshop: Friday, Oct. 10 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm  

Writing in the Sciences (10/17)

UWC Writing in the Sciences Workshop Flyer Fall 2025

DESCRIPTION: 

This workshop is for STEM majors and soon-to-be STEM majors or students taking a science writing course! This workshop will review the basic structure of a scientific paper (e.g. abstracts, introduction, methods...), formatting data and visuals, discuss passive vs active voice, give research tips, and more!  

DATE:Friday, October 17 from 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm