Spring 2026 Writing Workshops
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The Center for Writing Excellence will provide a series of online workshops to help develop writing skills you can use now and in the future. Zoom with us on Mondays at 2:00pm: https://montclair.zoom.us/j/94058425719.
Workshops are 45 minutes long and do not require advance preparation. All students, faculty, staff, and alumni are welcome to attend.
To learn more about the CWE, visit our website: www.montclair.edu/cwe.
Monday, February 16, 2:00pm
Brainstorming not only helps you start writing, it also guides you through the revision process. Learn techniques to help you choose topics, find creative solutions, develop your ideas, and more.
Monday, February 23, 2:00pm
The difference between active and passive voice is crucial to know for clear, concise writing and communication. This workshop will discuss the difference, purpose, and importance of active and passive voice.
Introduction to APA style (7th edition)
Monday, March 2, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with APA citations—an important part of academic writing in social science fields such as Business, Nursing, Psychology, Linguistics, Sociology, Economics, and Justice Studies. Bring your Reference pages and questions for extra help.
Introduction to MLA style (9th edition)
Monday, March 16, 2:00pm
This overview will help familiarize you with MLA citations—an important part of academic writing in areas of the humanities such as English, Foreign Language and Literatures, Literary Criticism, and Cultural Studies. We will also review updates included in the 9th edition. Bring your Works Cited pages and questions for extra help.
Monday, March 23, 2:00pm
If you are in the process of learning English or if English is not your native tongue, there are common writing errors that you will find in your writing. This workshop reviews the grammar rules for some of the most common errors made by multilingual writers. Join us to review strategies for catching preposition usage mistakes and more.
Splice Up Your Life: Understanding Comma Splices
Monday, March 30, 2:00pm
Commas and semicolons are among the trickier punctuation marks to master. Whether you are struggling to understand their purpose or just need a refresher, this workshop will cover when and where to use those pesky punctuation marks.
Polishing and Proofreading Tips for Final Drafts
A well-edited final draft makes all the difference so your hard work can shine. Learn how to polish, proofread, and edit your own work for excellent final papers and projects.