Mon Oct 2, 1200
DKL 151

This workshop teaches you how to strip away the fluff and get to the BLUF! Clarity and concision techniques can transform an overly complicated draft into a cleanly written final version. Learn to pare down your writing to essential words and ideas—a core goal at the graduate and professional levels of writing.

Mon Oct 2, 1500
DKL 151

Level II teaches the “destroy” half of Dr. Zach Shore’s “search and destroy” technique. This workshop prepares you for class discussions, argument papers, thesis writing, and more. Learn how to examine a text for its strengths and weaknesses. Identify how authors build and support their arguments, then develop your critical response by evaluating empirical and logical evidence. Strategic Reading, Level I recommended but not required.

Tue Oct 3, 1000
DKL 151

You take notes and learn the subject matter, so why is it so difficult to communicate your knowledge during tests? And where does all the time go? A few key strategies can make all the difference. This workshop will provide you with techniques and step-by-step methods for studying effectively, taking useful notes, preparing for exams, and performing better during tests.

Tue Oct 3, 1200
DKL 151

Develop your research skills and learn how to use the library search, library databases, research guides, Google Scholar, and more!

Tue Oct 3, 1500
DKL 151

So much reading, so little time! Learn Dr. Zach Shore’s method of reading for argument at the graduate level, tailored to social science and business fields. Dr. Shore’s “search and destroy” technique allows you to synthesize an author’s arguments efficiently. Level I teaches the “search” half—how to quickly extract an author's thesis and structure from an academic article. This method takes time to perfect, but the payoff is high in terms of better comprehension and time saved. For the “destroy” half, see Strategic Reading, Level II: Critiquing a Text.

Wed Oct 4, 1200
Zoom

Is it time to begin your thesis? Not sure how to start? This workshop will cover academic research and writing in general, as well as the specifics of the NPS thesis process. Learn how to navigate the process and launch your thesis with confidence.

Wed October 4, 1300
DKL 151

To master sentences that are strong means to write with clarity, vigor, and grace. In this workshop, inspired by Strunk and White’s The Elements of Style, a classic grammar how-to, you will be introduced to concepts that seasoned writers take for granted: thesis statements, topic sentences, paragraph structure, active voice, punctuation, and other elements essential to academic papers that are clear, to the point, and bold.

Thu Oct 5, 1200
DKL 151

What are the common elements of academic papers at NPS? What do professors expect? Learn how the building blocks of academic papers fit together, making your papers more readable, complete, and academic. In this overview, you’ll learn about intros, conclusions, thesis statements, roadmaps, research questions, hypotheses, abstracts, citation styles, NPS resources, and more!

Fri Oct 6, 1000
Zoom

Learn how to use Zotero, a free tool that you can use to centrally collect, manage, and format your references in APA, Chicago, IEEE, and other citation styles. We will also show you how to use Zotero’s Word plug-in to cite while you write your papers or thesis. This workshop is handson, so bring your laptop! Workshop size is limited; registration at least 24 hours in advance is required. After registering, you will receive an email with installation and setup instructions, which you will need to complete prior to the class.

Fri Oct 6, 1200
Zoom

So much reading, so little time! Learn Dr. Zach Shore’s method of reading for argument at the graduate level, tailored to social science and business fields. Dr. Shore’s “search and destroy” technique allows you to synthesize an author’s arguments efficiently. Level I teaches the “search” half—how to quickly extract an author's thesis and structure from an academic article. This method takes time to perfect, but the payoff is high in terms of better comprehension and time saved. For the “destroy” half, see Strategic Reading, Level II: Critiquing a Text.

Friday Oct 6, 1400
Zoom

So much reading, so little time! Learn Dr. Zach Shore’s method of reading for argument at the graduate level, tailored to STEM fields. Dr. Shore’s “search and destroy” technique allows you to synthesize an author’s arguments efficiently. This workshop teaches the “search” half—how to quickly extract an author's thesis and structure from an academic article. This method takes time to perfect, but the payoff is high in terms of comprehension and time saved.