Virginia Wesleyan College

Note Taking for Good Grades workshop

with Dr. Sara Sewell

Don't take notes in class? Not sure what you should write down? Do your professors speak too fast? This session shows students note-taking strategies that lead to academic success. It focuses on note taking in class, introducing students to a variety of note-taking systems which can be customized for individual students. We will also briefly discuss note-taking strategies for assigned reading materials.

Wikipedia

Learn how and when to incorporate Wikipedia into academic research.

Wednesday
Sept 19
12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Evaluating Information

Evaluate the purpose, context, and creation of various information sources.

with Dr. Keith Moore

There is a connection between productivity and organization. The trick is being able to manage all you have on your plate in such a way that you get the best results (in this case grades) without pulling your hair out. For this, one must turn to good old-fashioned time management. This session will cover topics such as maintaining a daily planner, prioritizing responsibilities, creating to-do lists, and winning the battle against procrastination.

Evaluating Information

Evaluate the purpose, context, and creation of various information sources.

Sept 27

Writing Arguments/Argument Mapping workshop

with Dr. Sara Sewell
It may surprise students to learn that many professors evaluate papers based primarily on the quality of their arguments -- not perfect grammar. This workshop will teach you how to organize and develop a paper for argument. It shows students a technique known as Argument Mapping, which many researchers and educators believe is the foundation of critical thinking in college. It will also show students how to understand and be more aware of arguments in the materials they read for their classes. Students in all disciplines will benefit from this hands-on workshop.

Plagiarism

What it is and how to avoid it. Learn effective paraphrasing techniques and the importance of documenting research. Also discussed: the VWC Honor Code and Turnitin.

with Dr. Keith Moore

There is a connection between productivity and organization. The trick is being able to manage all you have on your plate in such a way that you get the best results (in this case grades) without pulling your hair out. For this, one must turn to good old-fashioned time management. This session will cover topics such as maintaining a daily planner, prioritizing responsibilities, creating to-do lists, and winning the battle against procrastination.

Business Careers for Liberal Arts Majors

sponsored by the Career Services Center
Employer panelists from private industry, government, and non-profit management will discuss the value of liberal arts degrees in the business world, career options, and strategies for gaining employment.

Wednesday
Oct 17

12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Plagiarism

What it is and how to avoid it. Learn effective paraphrasing techniques and the importance of documenting research. Also discussed: the VWC Honor Code and Turnitin.

with Dr. Keith Moore

Pick a spot on campus. It can be any spot: a tree, a building, or a crack in the sidewalk. The next time you pass this spot, I want you to be able to say, “There is no place I would rather be than right here, right now!” Being in college is a wonderful thing. For four years, your full-time job is to learn and explore. It is what you make it. The trick is all in your attitude. This session will explore the concept of motivation as well as provide ways that students can feel inspired to do their best at everything college has to offer.

Oct 25
11: a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Majors Fair & Academic Resources Expo

sponsored by Career Services and Academic Affairs

In one setting, faculty representatives from each academic major will be available to provide students with an overview of their department. Learn about the requirements, internship opportunities, and job and graduate school options within each major of interest. Academic resource centers will also be available for tutoring, writing assistance, disability services, study abroad information, and career planning.

Myers-Briggs Inventory and Choosing a Future
with Dr. Keith Moore

Who are you? What do you want to be? Are these two questions related? Through an abridged version of a well known personality test, this session is designed to answer these questions and to help students understand the connection between who they are and the career path that suits them best.

APA Basics

Basic strategies for formatting parenthetical citations and References pages.

Wednesday Oct 31

12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

Wikipedia

Learn how and when to incorporate Wikipedia into academic research.

with M. Hyman and B. Brown, Counseling Services

Life is full of “ups and downs.” College life, in particular, includes tasks, experiences, and challenges which can make for a stressful and bumpy ride. Are you feeling overwhelmed, not sure what’s wrong, and just wanting to bury your head in a pillow? We’ll explore what causes stress and ways to deal with it.

Careers Using Foreign Languages Panel

Habla espanol? If you love studying and speaking other languages, you won't want to miss this panel discussion of careers using foreign languages. Five professionals from non-profit organizations, private business, school systems and more will be on hand to discuss their careers. This event is free and open to ALL students (you do not have to be a foreign language major). This panel will take place Thursday, November 8 from 11:00 a.m. until noon in the Pearce Hospitality Suite. This event is sponsored by the Career Services Center. For more information, contact Kate Bourdow with Career Services Center at 757.455.3107 or e-mail kbourdow@vwc.edu.

Google Scholar

Use Google Scholar to locate full-text, scholarly resources and learn how Scholar coordinates with the Library’s collections and services. Also discussed: advanced search strategies.

Wednesday

Nov 14

12 p.m. - 12:50 p.m.

MLA Basics
Basic strategies for formatting parenthetical citations and Works Cited pages.

Open

Nov 22

Thanksgiving

Nov 29

Open