Reminder: Students who use the Writing Center service may be automatically enrolled in the LST-606 noncredit course. Students will not be charged for the course, nor will it affect their GPA.  It is used to document the usage of services to help with apportionment funding for tutoring/learning services.  Learn more about LST-606.

The Writing Center is pleased to offer workshops on a variety of topics to help students to improve their writing, study, and life skills. We offer both in-person and online workshops. Workshops are FREE to SBVC students!

We aslo offer workshops for ESL students.   View the current topic list and ESL workshop schedule

Requirements, Tips & Policies

  • Only SBVC students with an active student ID number may participate in any workshop offered by the Writing Center.
  • Anyone acting inappropriately or showing inappropriate content during workshop sessions may lose tutoring/workshop privileges and disciplinary action may be sought.
  • Anyone exhibiting rude or offensive behavior and/or language during workshop sessions may lose tutoring/workshop privileges and disciplinary action may be sought.
  • Participants need to be on time for workshops.  Participants who are late to a workshop may not be permitted entry into the workshop since it will interrupt the session.
  • Recordings and PowerPoint presentations for workshops are not available for distribution.  However, students may take notes and ask the presenter questions during the workshop presentations.

To receive a verification email indicating workshop attendance, participants must attend and participate in the workshop.

  1. At the beginning of a workshop, the presenter will provide a link in the Chat box in Zoom for you to click on to access the online attendance form.  Please follow the presenter's instructions carefully.
  2. To sign in to the workshop, be sure to enter all of the required information into the online attendance form.
  3. At the end of the workshop, you will be asked to access the online attendance form one more time to sign out of the workshop.  Be sure to enter all required information into the online attendance form to receive a verification email for workshop attendance.
  4. Note: Verification emails take about 24 to 48 hours to receive.
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Workshop Schedule

Choose a workshop to attend from the topics and workshop schedule below. 

In-Person Workshops:

  • No registration is required.  Simply go to the location indicated on the day and time of the workshop 

Online Workshops:

  1. Join the workshop using the Zoom link provided in the schedule below. Note that the link will only work on the scheduled date and time.
  2. When you click the link, you will be taken to a site called the SBCCD Portal.  Enter your User Name and Password as follows:
    • Username Format: <username>@student.sbccd.edu (Example: j.doe1234@student.sbccd.edu, username would be j.doe1234)
    • Password: The password is the same one that you use for Self-Service.
  3. Once successfully logged in, you will be taken to the Zoom room of the workshop.

 

If you are not able to access a workshop and need immediate assistance, email the lead instructor, Dr. Lee, at dlee@valleycollege.edu. 

Weekly Workshop Topics and Locations

Days 

Times
Weekly Grammar Workshops (Bring your assignment/grammar questions that you have to the workshop.) 

In these workshops, students can bring questions that they have about grammar, punctuation or formal sentence writing for the tutor to answer.  

Location:  The Village, Building 3 (portables behind the SBVC water tower)
Every Monday:

(Not available on September 7, November 23)
6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Weekly Composition/Writing Workshops (Bring your assignment/writing questions that you have to the workshop.) 

In these workshops, students can bring questions that they have about their writing assignments for the tutor to answer.

(See schedule below for specific topics.)

Location:  The Village, Building 3 (portables behind the SBVC water tower)

 
Every Thursday:

(Not available on November 26)
12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.

 

Workshop Topics and Locations

Days 

Times
Scholarship Support:
Understanding How to Write Personal Statements for Scholarship Applications

In this workshop, students will learn strategies to help them to have a better understanding of the process and expectations of applying for scholarships at San Bernardino Valley College.  Students will also be provided with guidance on how they can write their personal statement for scholarships.

Location:  Online via Zoom

CLICK HERE TO LOG-IN TO ENTER WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

Wednesday, 
October 14
4:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Life Skills Support:  
How to Put Together an Effective Resume

In this workshop, students will learn strategies to help them organize and compose an effective resume.  

Location:  The Village, Building 3 (portables behind the SBVC water tower)
Thursday,
October 15
12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Grammar/Punctuation Support:  
How to Use Commas

In this workshop, students will learn various ways to use commas appropriately in their writing.

Location:  Online via Zoom

CLICK HERE TO LOG-IN TO ENTER WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

Tuesday,
October 20
12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Composition Workshop:  
Research Breakdown (Understanding the process on how to write a research paper.)

In this workshop, students will learn strategies to take, the steps to follow, and what to expect when writing a research paper.  Students will also be introduced to library resources that can help them during the research process.

Location:  Online via Zoom

CLICK HERE TO LOG-IN TO ENTER WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

Wednesday,
October 21
10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Composition Support:  
Research Breakdown (Understanding the process on how to write a research paper)

In this workshop, students will learn strategies to take, the steps to follow, and what to expect when writing a research paper.  Students will also be introduced to library resources that can help them during the research process.

Location:  Online via Zoom

CLICK HERE TO LOG-IN TO ENTER WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

Thursday,
October 29
11:30 A.M. to 12:30 P.M.
Composition Support:  
Dos and Don’ts of Academic Writing

In this workshop, students will learn tips on what to include in their papers to make them sound more academic.  They will also learn what to avoid when writing academically and professionally. 

Location:  Online via Zoom

CLICK HERE TO LOG-IN TO ENTER WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

Sunday,
November 1
10:30 A.M. to 11:30 A.M.
Grammar/Punctuation Support: Grammar Support:  
How to Avoid Making Run-ons and Comma Splices in Sentences

In this workshop, students will learn how to avoid writing run-on and comma splices in sentences, which are common grammatical errors in academic writing.  Students will learn what constitutes a complete sentence as well as strategies that they can use to correct run-ons and comma splices in sentences in their compositions.

Location:  The Village, Building 3 (portables behind the SBVC water tower)
Tuesday,
November 3
2:30 P.M. to 3:30 P.M.
Scholarship Support:
Understanding How to Write Personal Statements for Scholarship Applications

In this workshop, students will learn strategies to help them to have a better understanding of the process and expectations of applying for scholarships at San Bernardino Valley College.  Students will also be provided with guidance on how they can write their personal statement for scholarships.

Location:  Online via Zoom

CLICK HERE TO LOG-IN TO ENTER WORKSHOP VIA ZOOM

Thursday,
November 5
5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.