We offer free workshops in a variety of areas including writing and academic skills. For the complete current schedule of ISSP workshops, see below.
Strategies for Success
This workshop series is for all students who want to achieve more, in college and in life. Registration required. Location: online. Sign up
- Wednesday, February 17, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Goal-Setting and Time Management
- Wednesday, March 3, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Studying Effectively
- Wednesday, March 17, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Beating Procrastination
- Wednesday, April 14, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Planning for Finals
- Wednesday, April 28, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Writing Essay Exams
Wait, What Did I Just Read? Strategies for Reading Difficult Texts
This workshop helps students develop strategies for reading various types of texts, including scholarly articles drawn from different disciplines. Location: online.
- Monday, March 1, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sign up
- Saturday, March 6, 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm Sign up
- Monday, March 15, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Sign up
Quoting, Paraphrasing & Summarizing
This workshop offers a review of quoting, paraphrasing and summarizing, essential tools for research-based writing. Students will practice each with a sample text, and receive feedback on their own work. We'll address how careful use of these tools helps us avoid plagiarism. Registration required. Location: online.
- Monday, February 22, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sign up
- Friday, March 12, 11:00 pm - 12:30 pm Sign up
- Wednesday, April 21, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm Sign up
APA Citation
This 90-minute workshop (not a series) provides an overview of APA citation basics, including when and how to cite sources in your paper. Registration required. Location: online.
- Monday, March 8, 4:10 pm - 5:40 pm Sign up
- Tuesday, March 23, 10:00 pm - 11:30 pm Sign up
- Thursday, April 8, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Sign up
Effective Writing
This workshop series reviews elements of clear, correct writing. Attention to grammar and sentence structure, especially for multilingual writers. Registration required. Location: online. Sign up
- Wednesday, February 24, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Writing is Concise and Precise
- Wednesday, March 10, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Sentence Fragments, Run-Ons, and Sprawls
- Wednesday, April 7, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm - Sentence Clarity and Variety
English Conversation Group-Weekly
For students seeking to improve their English fluency. Build your conversational confidence in a supportive, informal setting. Location: online. Sign up
- Wednesday, February 24, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 3, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 10, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, March 17, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
- Wednesday, April 7, 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Academic Writing Boot Camp
This workshop series addresses elements of research-based writing. Registration required. Location: online. Sign up
- Saturday, February 20, 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm - Your Writing Process
- Saturday, February 27, 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm - Setting Up Your Research Project
- Saturday, March 13, 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm - Assembling Your Argument
- Saturday, March 20, 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm - Panic-Free Drafting
- Saturday, April 10, 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm - Refining Your Argument With Sources
- Saturday, April 17, 10:00 pm - 11:50 pm - Revising Like a Pro
Writing the Literature Review
All are welcome at this workshop targeted to graduate students and advanced undergrads. Location: online. Sign up
- Thursday, March 11, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Trouble finding a Workshop?
Please call 718-960-8175 and we will assist you in trying to find the workshop.
Need to cancel your workshop?
Please call 718-960-8175.
