The WaLC provides in-class, interactive workshops on the topics listed here. Please allow two weeks between the date of your request and your preferred workshop date. Once your has been submitted and scheduled, you will receive a confirmation email containing the name and email address of the presenter(s). Should you need to make changes to the date, time, or location of your workshop, please email walc@wcu.edu or call 828.227.2274.
To request a workshop, please submit the form below.
For math workshops, please contact Sibley Bryan or call 828.227.3830.
WaLC 101 (15 minutes)
In this concise, 15-minute in-class presentation, students will be introduced to the
Writing and Learning Commons and its free peer-led services. Students reflect on their
academic needs and learn how to access the right support through Navigate.
Walk the WaLC (30-45 minutes)
This interactive workshop invites students to reflect on their current academic habits
and skills, evaluating whether these strategies are supporting their success. Through
guided discussion and activities, students will identify areas for growth and explore
ways to strengthen or adapt their approaches. This session also includes an overview
of the Writing and Learning Commons, highlighting key services and how to access them
for ongoing academic support.
Study Skills (45-50 minutes)
This workshop introduces students to six evidence-based learning strategies and guides
them in creating a personalized study plan. Through interactive activities and myth-busting
discussions, students learn how to study more effectively, prepare for exams, and
access WaLC support for academic success.
Time Management (45-50 minutes)
This workshop equips students with practical strategies for managing time, setting
flexible priorities, and building sustainable routines. Through hands-on activities
and reflection, students learn how to plan effectively, adapt to changing demands,
and use WaLC resources to stay on track.
Listening and Note-Taking (45-50 minutes)
This workshop helps students reflect on their current note-taking habits and introduces
practical strategies for capturing and organizing information during class and study
sessions. Students explore multiple note-taking formats, learn how to identify key
concepts, and discover ways to use their notes for deeper learning and exam prep.
Reading Skills (45-50 minutes)
This workshop helps students develop active reading strategies to stay focused, understand
complex texts, and retain key information. Through reflection, discussion, and practice,
students learn how to annotate effectively, manage reading loads, and connect course
materials to their academic and personal goals.
Goal-Setting (45-50 minutes)
This workshop introduces students to research-backed strategies for setting and achieving
meaningful goals. Participants explore multiple methods鈥攊ncluding SMART, MTO, 6 W鈥檚,
and PACT鈥攁nd practice applying them to academic and personal scenarios. The session
emphasizes flexibility, motivation, and tools for tracking progress over time.
Plagiarism: Get your Own Bright Idea (~30-45 minutes)
Plagiarism can be a big problem for students--especially incoming freshmen who aren't
yet familiar with the process of researching and composing a college paper. This workshop
will familiarize your students with both intentional and unintentional plagiarism;
explain proper citation; demonstrate how to quote, summarize, and paraphrase; and
direct students to the Writing and Learning Commons for further assistance.
How to Cite in APA (WaLC, 2014) (~30-45 minutes)
Students often need extra help with research and citation regardless of style, and
APA can be demanding in its attention to detail. This workshop walks participants
through formatting a paper according to the 6th edition of the APA Style Manual (title
page, running head, and page numbers), how to find and save sources using the Hunter
Library website, how to correctly format in-text citations, and how to cite a journal
article in the references list. At the end of the workshop, students will have developed
a template to use for their future APA papers.
Foot-things and Something-Notes... How to Cite in Chicago/Turabian (~30-45 minutes)
As historians, we have come to cherish our beloved Kate Turabian and her wonderful
citation style. But sadly, many students have not had the pleasure of learning this
style nor have they come to realize the awesome power of the footnote. Do not fret
and do not worry, for the facilitators of this workshop will provide all the tools
and knowledge your students need to become Turabian experts.
Starting the Write Way: The Writing Process (~30-45 minutes)
"Starting the Write Way" takes students through the steps of the writing process.
WaLC writing tutors will discuss brainstorming, outlining, drafting, and revision,
and will present strategies that students can use to discover which writing process
works for them.
Group Work! A Headache Waiting to Happen? (~30-45 minutes)
Learn the ins and outs of group projects and presentations: During this workshop,
your students will find out how group members potentially work together based on personality,
learn strategies for setting and developing goals together, and peruse tactics for
handling difficult or reluctant members. This is a collaborative effort in the making!
Grammar Glitches: How To Avoid Common Grammatical Mistakes (~30-45 minutes)
Do your students struggle with rudimentary English grammar rules? The Grammar Glitches
workshop will cover the basics, from the definition of nouns and verbs to frustrating
word choice blunders (is it there, their, or they're?!) to the most common punctuation mistakes... no more stressing over commas and semicolons!
Professional Communication (~30-45 minutes)
For many students, college is a time to build professional relationships and begin
networking within their intended fields. Written communication is highly valued by
both the collegiate and professional worlds. This workshop introduces students to
communicating with faculty, staff, students, and potential employers. We'll cover
tone, brevity, email etiquette, social media, and campus resources. With this workshop,
we encourage students to practice professional writing to build relationships in college
and beyond.
Thesis Writing 101: Tips and Tricks for a Successful Thesis (~30-45 minutes)
This presentation gives an overview of the thesis writing process from choosing an
advisor and a topic to writing and revising a long written project. Participants will
actively brainstorm and discuss their ideas, fears, and writing habits. After the
workshop, students should have a basic understanding of the components of a thesis
and the tasks they should prepare for as they begin their research.