Department of Language, Literature, & Cultural Studies
Upcoming Events
Writing Center Events
Upcoming Fall 2023 & Spring 2024:
Checkout our Instagram Account for Current Events
Past Events:
APA Presentation & Workshop
Formatting, Works Cited, & Citations
Wednesday, March 15th, 2023
3:00-4:00 pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
MLK 204 (Writing Center)
MLA Presentation & Workshop
Formatting, Works Cited, & Citations
Wednesday, March 8st, 2023
3:00-4:00 pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
MLK 204 (Writing Center)
May The Sources Be With You...
A Workshop on Finding Good Sources
Wednesday, March 1st, 2023
3:00-4:00 pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
MLK 204 (Writing Center)
Graduate Student Writing Studio
Wednesday, December 7th, 2022
6:00-8:00pm (Dr. Becker)
Location TBD & Registration Link available soon
You've likely noticed the semester's end is quickly approaching; we're guessing it's "go time" for your writing project. Together, let's take the next step for your project—no matter what that might be—on December 7, 2022, the BSU Graduate Resource Center and BSU Writing Center's final event. After a brief discussion about your writing challenges and how to overcome them, we'll set specific goals and spend the majority of our time working on our projects. Whether you might be doing research, writing an outline, drafting paragraphs, revising a draft, or doing your final edits, our writing studio workshop will help you move your writing project forward.
AP Presentation & Workshop
Formatting, References, & Citations
Monday, November 7th, 2022
10:00-11:00 am (Dr. Becker presenting)
Room 1225 in Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
MLA Presentation & Workshop
Formatting, Works Cited, & Citations
Monday, October 31st, 2022
10:00-11:00 am (Dr. Becker presenting)
Room 1225 in Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
Using Citation Systems: APA, MLA, & Others
Wednesday, October 19th, 2022
6:00-7:30pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
Location TBD & Registration Link available soon
Things sure can get messy integrating outside sources into our writing projects, yes? How do we cite a conference talk? What if that talk is a video hosted on YouTube, but embedded in an academic website? On October 19, 2022, the BSU Graduate Resource Center and BSU Writing Center invite you to part two of our three-part workshop series. After a brief presentation on the common citation styles (APA, MLA, etc.), we'll help you sort through integrating sources into your own project. Bring your questions about the messiness of in-text citations, works cited or reference pages, and/or other formatting concerns; we'll bring the answers.
May The Sources Be With You...A Workshop on Finding Good Sources
Monday, October 3rd, 2022
10:00-11:00 am (Dr. Becker presenting)
Room 1225 in Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
Finding Your Sources
Wednesday, September 21st, 2022
6:00-7:30pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
Location TBD & Registration Link available soon
Let’s face it, academic research can be intimidating, especially in graduate school. But, it doesn’t have to be. Join us on September 21, 2022, for the first of a three-part workshop series cohosted by the BSU Graduate Resource Center and BSU Writing Center. In this first event we will show you how to efficiently find scholarly sources for your research projects. Following a short presentation, we'll help you find useful and credible sources for your particular research project. Get ready to learn our best tips and tricks for academic database searches so you'll never have to be intimidated by them again.
Combining Sentences Workshop
Monday, September 19th, 2022
10:00am-11:00am (Dr. Becker presenting)
CSMN 1225
Tired of seeing red ink on the essays you submit? Feel uncomfortable when asked to use proper punctuation in your writing?
Join us and learn to increase your knowledge of English language grammar by writing stronger sentences.
Mighty Morphing Morphemes: Increase Your Vocabulary and Awareness of Words
Monday, September 12th, 2022
10:00am-11:00am (Mr. Cox presenting)
CSMN 1225
Learn more about words and learn more about the world
Expand your knowledge of words and add depth to your power of expression
Writing Rhymes: How to Be an MC
Thursday, May 5th, 2022
4:00-5:30pm (Mr. Cox presenting)
CNSMN Beacon Room
A panel discussion and workshop on how the writing skills of a Hip Hop MC translate to the academic competencies of a student.
Mobile Writing Center Wednesdays
Every Wednesday in the month of April
April 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, 2022
11am-2pm
Student Center Lobby
The BSU Writing Center has a table in the Student Center lobby where students can meet our staff and consultants, get answers to their quick questions, register for their WC account, and/or book sessions to work on any writing projects. WC brochures, bookmarks, and other materials will be distributed.
Graduate Student Writing Studio
Friday, April 22nd, 2022
6:00-8:00pm (Dr. Becker & Mr. Cox facilitating)
CNSMN Beacon Room or attend online
Boxed meal provided by GSA
Event Registration
You've likely noticed the semester's end is quickly approaching; we're guessing it's "go time" for your writing project. Together, let's take the next step for your project—no matter what that might be—on April 22, 2022, the BSU Graduate Resource Center and BSU Writing Center's final event. After a brief discussion about your writing challenges and how to overcome them, we'll set specific goals and spend the majority of our time working on our projects. Whether you might be doing research, writing an outline, drafting paragraphs, revising a draft, or doing your final edits, our writing studio workshop will help you move your writing project forward.
Using Citation Systems: APA, MLA, & Others
Wednesday, March 9th, 2022
6:00-7:30pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
CNSMN 1220 or attend online
Boxed meal provided by GSA
Event Registration
Things sure can get messy integrating outside sources into our writing projects, yes? How do we cite a conference talk? What if that talk is a video hosted on YouTube, but embedded in an academic website? On March 9, 2022, the BSU Graduate Resource Center and BSU Writing Center invite you to part two of our three-part workshop series. After a brief presentation on the common citation styles (APA, MLA, etc.), we'll help you sort through integrating sources into your own project. Bring your questions about the messiness of in-text citations, works cited or reference pages, and/or other formatting concerns; we'll bring the answers.
Valentine's Day Write-Shop
Monday, February 14th, 2022
11:00-2:00pm
Student Center Lobby
Need some help writing your words of love or appreciation? Come by our table in the Student Center and we'll help!
Finding Your Sources
Tuesday, February 15th, 2022
6:00-7:30pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
Student Center Ballroom or attend online
Boxed meal provided by GSA
Event Registration
Let’s face it, academic research can be intimidating, especially in graduate school. But, it doesn’t have to be. Join us on February 15, 2022, for the first of a three-part workshop series cohosted by the BSU Graduate Resource Center and BSU Writing Center. In this first event we will show you how to efficiently find scholarly sources for your research projects. Following a short presentation, we'll help you find useful and credible sources for your particular research project. Get ready to learn our best tips and tricks for academic database searches so you'll never have to be intimidated by them again.
May The Sources Be With You...A Workshop on Finding Good Sources
Tuesday, November 9th, 2021
2:00-3:15pm (Dr. Becker presenting)
CSMN 1224 or attend via Zoom
30 min presentation on research skills
30 min hands-on activity to find your sources (bring laptop if possible)
Make your arguments “out-of-this-world”
Mighty Morphing Morphemes: Increase Your Vocabulary and Awareness of Words
Thursday, November 4th, 2021
2:00pm-3:15pm (Mr. Cox presenting)
CSMN 1225 (will be recorded & released for asynchronous viewing)
Learn more about words and learn more about the world
Expand your knowledge of words and add depth to your power of expression
APA Formatting and Citation Workshop
Thursday, Oct 14th, 2021
2:00-3:15 pm
Room 1220 in Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
MLA Formatting and Citation Workshop
Tuesday, Oct 12th, 2021
2:00-3:15 pm
Room 1225 in Center for Natural Sciences, Mathematics, and Nursing Building
Faculty Writing Studio Series
A series of virtual workshops and studio events
All faculty writers are cordially invited to attend our Faculty Writing Series, which meets the first and third Fridays of the month. We will meet via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra on Feb 5th, Feb 15th, March 5th, April 2nd, April 16th, and May 7th from 3:30pm-4:30pm (ET).
To register for the event (always appreciated but not required), get our BlackBoard link for the event, or ask questions, contact us at: writingcenter@bowiestate.edu
Strategies for Revision (Workshop & Discussion)
Friday Feb 5th, 2021
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Writing Studio
Friday Feb 19th, 2021
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Finding Your Writing Niche (Workshop & Discussion)
Friday March 5th, 2021
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Writing Studio
Friday April 2nd, 2021
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Workshop: Topic TBD by Group
Friday April 16th, 2021
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Writing Studio
Friday May 7th, 2021
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Faculty Writing Studio Series
A series of virtual workshops and community writing days
All faculty writers are cordially invited to attend our Faculty Writing Studio Series, which meets the first and third Fridays of the month. We will meet via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra on Sept 18, Oct 2, Oct 16, Nov 6, Nov 20, and Dec 4 from 3:30pm-4:30pm (ET).
To register for the event (always appreciated but not required), get our BlackBoard link for the event, or ask questions, contact us at: writingcenter@bowiestate.edu
Tailoring Your Text to Your Audience (Workshop & Discussion)
Friday Sept 18th, 2020
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Writing Studio
Friday Oct 2nd, 2020
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Finding a Journal for Your Article (Workshop & Discussion)
Friday Oct 16th, 2020
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Writing Studio
Friday Nov 6th, 2020
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Workshop: Topic TBD by Group
Friday Nov 20th, 2020
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Writing Studio
Friday Dec 4th, 2020
3:30pm-4:30pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Faulty Summer Writing Workshop Series
All faculty writers are cordially invited to attend our Faculty Summer Writing Workshop Series. We will meet via Blackboard Collaborate Ultra on July 10, July 24, and August 7 from 4pm-5pm (ET). Afterward, we will hold an optional peer-feedback group in which faculty can exchange drafts for written and oral feedback.
Sign up for the workshop series
Questions? Ask us at writingcenter@bowiestate.edu
Friday July 10th, 2020
4pm-5pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Friday July 24th, 2020
4pm-5pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Friday August 7th, 2020
4pm-5pm (ET)
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra
Proofreading Studio (Online Studio)
Bring a copy of your draft and we'll provide a proofreading guide and reference materials to help you revise your work.
Tuesday, May 5th, 2020
4:00 pm
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Presentation
The Faculty Writing Studio
Set aside a day to work on your writing project! We'll provide lunch and a writing consultant.
Friday, February 28, 2020
10 am – 4 pm
JEP 347
Canceled (due to Coronavirus outbreak)
Friday, March 27, 2020
10 am- 4 pm
JEP 347
Held Online
Friday, April 24, 2020
10 am- 4 pm
To sign up for one or all of the studios email writingcenter@bowiestate.edu. Hurry! Spots are limited!
The Graduate Student Research Workshop & Writing Studios
Graduate Students, set aside a day to work on your writing project! Put your writing first on the last Thursday of the month.
Graduate Student Research Workshop
Thursday, February 27, 2020
Thurgood Marshall Library Conference Room
5 pm – 8 pm
60 minute presentation
followed by 2 hours of support with Research Consultants
If possible, please bring your laptops
Canceled (due to Coronavirus outbreak)
Graduate Student Writing Studio #1
Thursday, March 26th, 2020
Thurgood Marshall Library Conference Room
5 pm – 8 pm
3 hour writing studio
Writing Consultants available
If possible, please bring your laptops
Canceled (due to Coronavirus outbreak)
Graduate Student Writing Studio #2
Thursday, April 30th, 2020
Proofreading for Commas (Online Workshop)
Bring a copy of your draft and we'll help you proofread it for comma errors.
Wednesday, April 1st, 2020
4:00 pm
Blackboard Collaborate Ultra Presentation
Proofreading for Sentence Structure
Bring a copy of your draft and we'll help you proofread it for sentence fragments and run-ons.
Wednesday, March 4th, 2020
4:00 pm
MLK 204
Writing Center Coffeehouse:
Black History Edition
4pm-6pm
Student Center Ballroom A
Poems, music, songs, speeches, stories, spoken word, dance, monologues, etc.
To ensure your 5-minute slot, sign up in advance at the Writing Center (MLK 204)
APA Formatting and Citations Workshop
Thursday, February 20th, 20204:00 pm
MLK 204
MLA Formatting and Citations Workshop
Tuesday, February 18th, 20204:00 pm
MLK 204
Avoiding Plagiarism Workshop
Wednesday, February 12th, 20204:00 pm
MLK 204