Editing Strategies for Clarity, Style, and Professionalism
The Schwartz Communication Institute and Marxe Graduate Advisement invite all students in the MPA, EMPA, MIA, and MSEd-HEA programs to attend our Editing Strategies for Clarity, Style, and Professionalism writing workshop series this fall. Participants will learn strategies for editing their writing at the sentence level for clarity, style, and professionalism. Each section of this workshop will be offered twice this semester.
Spring 2023 Workshops
“Controlling Sentence Boundaries,” taught by Eva Gordon Ryali
Is this sentence too choppy? How do I identify and correct fragments and run-ons, and why do they matter? How can I use sentence length to achieve a compelling, readable style?
Wednesday, February 22
12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
Tuesday, March 21
5-6 PM
Zoom (Register)
“Increasing Precision and Readability,” taught by Ivana Meller
How do I choose specific words that ensure my meaning is understood? How do I convey complex ideas without being wordy? What is the active voice?
Tuesday, February 28
5-6 PM
Zoom (Register)
Wednesday, March 22
12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
“Achieving Flow with Connectives,” taught by Michael Druffel
How can I achieve a logical “flow” and help my reader understand the connections between my ideas? How can employing various types of transition phrases bring greater clarity to my writing?
Friday, February 24
12-1 PM
Zoom (Register)
Thursday, March 16
5-6 PM
Zoom (Register)
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out to Melina Moore, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public and International Affairs (Melina.Moore@baruch.cuny.edu), with any questions.
Engaging with Sources
The Schwartz Communication Institute and Marxe Graduate Advisement invite all students in the MPA, MIA, and MSEd-HEA programs to attend a virtual writing workshop this Spring.
This workshop, taught by Eva Dunsky, introduces students to key strategies for working with sources on the graduate level, with a focus on the research paper. Participants will examine ways of incorporating sources strategically into their writing—distinguishing between argument, background, and evidence—and review examples of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing source material.
Spring 2023 Workshops
Choose one of the following dates:
Monday, March 6
12-1 PM
Zoom (RSVP)
Thursday, March 30
5-6 PM
Zoom (RSVP)
Space is limited and will be reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Please reach out to Melina Moore, the Assistant Director for Writing in Public and International Affairs (Melina.Moore@baruch.cuny.edu), with any questions.
