Academic Resource Center

Spring 2008 Workshop Series

The Academic Resource Center (ARC) offers a variety of workshops each semester to help you excel in your studies at Ohio Dominican University. If you would like to suggest a workshop on a specific subject that is not offered, please let us know.

So that we may prepare the correct number of handouts and arrange proper seating, please pre-register by 5 pm the day before the workshop you plan to attend. To register, email spencera@ohiodominican.edu, or use Tutor Trac to sign up - list “ARC_Workshop” as the subject during your search.

New Workshops may be added, and sometimes workshops are canceled/ rescheduled, so be sure to check back for updates throughout the semester.

All workshops are listed below. Click the following hyperlinks for grouped Praxis Workshops and Graduate Workshops.

Please note: Review with a Peer (RAP) sessions are scheduled in association with particular classes. Your professor and RAP leader will advise you regarding RAP scheduling.

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January

Make Sense of Your Syllabi
January 23 (Wednesday) 3:00PM; Location: SL 304
Bring your syllabi and get tips on how to "Read Your Professor" for a successful start to the semester.

Time Management
January 24 (Thursday) 7:00PM; Location: SL 304
Are you a procrastinator? This workshop provides practical guidelines for keeping you on top of your assignments. Bring syllabi, calendars and schedules.

Tame Your Textbook! Academic Reading Strategies
January 28 (Monday) 5:00pm; Location: SL 304
January 31 (Thursday) 7:00pm; Location: Fitzpatrick Lobby
Effective critical reading is essential for academic success. This workshop provides practical guidelines for getting the most out of your text.

Praxis I Math
January 29 (Tuesday) 5:00 pm; Location: SL 304
- Understanding Concept & Function
- Review of Basic Algebra

Your Style = YourSuccess!
January 30 (Wednesday) 3:00pm; Location: SL 304
You’ve got style beyond the hair and clothes! Knowing your learning style can save you time and headaches when you truly understand course materials.

February

Praxis I Math
February 7 (Thursday) 4:30 pm; Location: SL 304
- Understanding Concept & Function
- Review of Basic Algebra

Praxis I Reading
February 11 (Monday) 3:00 pm; Location: SL 304
- Building Vocabulary
- Increasing Reading Speed and Comprehension

Praxis I Writing
February 13 (Wednesday) 3:00pm; Location: SL 304
- Crafting a Successful Essay
- Avoiding Grammar & Punctuation Errors

Testing, 1…2…3…
February 26 (Tuesday) 2:00 pm; Location SL 304
Got a test coming up? Don’t panic; prepare! Learn strategies that will help you handle whatever questions come your way.

March

Proper Citation
Unsure what to cite and how to cite it? These 30-minute workshops will go over the basics.

• MLA Format
  March 4 (Tuesday) 5:00pm; Location: SL 304
  March 5 (Wednesday) 5:00pm; Location: SL 304
  
• APAFormat
  March 11 (Tuesday) 5:00pm; Location SL 304
  March 12 (Wednesday) 5:00pm; Location SL 304

April

Graduate Exams
April 1 (Tuesday) 4:00-4:50 pm; Location: SL 304
Preparing for The GRE? The MCAT? The LSAT? Come to receive some helpful hints on taking your standardized tests.

Praxis II: Principles of Learning & Teaching
April 2 (Wednesday) 3:00 pm; Location: SL 304
- Test Overview and Helpful Hints

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• Jan 22 Math/Writing Labs open at 9 AM
• Mar 14 Math/Writing Labs close at 12 noon (Spring/Easter Break)
• Mar 24 Math/Writing Labs open at 9 AM
• May 15 Math/Writing Labs close 12 noon (Summer)

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Content specific tutors are also available, click here to view a complete list of tutors and make an appointment via tutor trac.

Additional workshops are offered by the library; visit the Career Development Center for individual career guidance and job/internship placement advising and resources.