Welcome to the Writing Center! Learn more about our services and how the Writing Center can support you while you’re at Baruch. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, […]
Make art, make friends, make time for creativity! This week, we’re working on: TEXT EMBROIDERY! Learn a basic chainstitch and use it to embroider a favorite word or phrase on fabric. We’ll supply needles, thread, and fabric scraps, but feel free to bring a garment or textile you’d like to embroider. Absolutely zero experience required. […]
Practice effective reading strategies that draw on your language skills to understand and write about complex texts in English. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), […]
As a grad student, you're likely reading more than ever and encountering new genres and new complexity. Let's talk about approaches that will help you read strategically, whether you're completing required coursework or embarking on a new research project. Graduate students only, please. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting […]
Preparing for Baruch's Job and Internship fair—or just working on your job materials? The Writing Center can help you draft, revise, and polish your resume. Writing Center consultants will be stationed in the NVC 8th floor lobby (near the Writing Center, NVC 8-185) from 12-3PM. Bring a printed or digital version of anything you want […]
Learn to write complex, evidence-based thesis statements that frame your argument. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), please contact Rachel Rys at [email protected] or (646) 312-4025 at […]
Practice close reading instructions and supporting the claims in your application materials with evidence. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), please contact Rachel Rys at [email protected] or […]
You asked, we answered! Each month, a writing center expert tackles one of the most common questions we hear from students about the writing and learning process. Many students have been asking how to improve their reading comprehension, especially with so many demands on our attention! This session will go over key strategies for reading […]
Make art, make friends, make time for creativity. This week's Creativity Social meets at Baruch's art gallery, The Mishkin Gallery, where you'll be able to view Christian Hincapié's new exhibit! We'll be talking about creativity itself: how do entrepreneurs, artists, and scientists create new work when they feel stuck? The hour will be devoted to answering this […]
Learn to analyze and interpret different kinds of evidence (graphs, statistics, quotes from literature, and more) in order to write claims. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative […]
Learn to write polished, tailored cover letters that demonstrate why you’re the best candidate for the job. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), please contact […]
Grad school means keeping track of a huge amount of information, from course notes to articles to data sets. Let’s talk about approaches that will help you collect, consolidate, and actually use your notes. Graduate students only, please. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. This workshop is part […]
Make art, make friends, make time for creativity! This week, we’re working on: LGBTQ Writing! For LGBTQ history month, this week's focus will be queer art. We'll talk about how artists draw on their experience, desire, and identity, and we'll make some work of our own! Absolutely zero experience required. Help us build a fun, supportive, creative […]
Learn how to use sources to provide background, examples, counterarguments, and methods. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), please contact Rachel Rys at [email protected] or (646) 312-4025 […]
Learn the steps of reading and analyzing case studies, including analyzing qualitative and quantitative evidence and developing recommendations in response to a dilemma. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language […]
You asked, we answered! Each month, a writing center expert tackles one of the most common questions we hear from students about the writing and learning process. This session is focused on the idea of your personal style as a writer. What makes writing sound human, as opposed to machine generated? —The Writing Center is […]
Make art, make friends, make time for creativity! This week, we’re working on: LISTS! In this workshop, we will look at examples from artists and writers across history who make creative use of lists to compose our own list poems out of our everyday experience and the things that make up our world. Absolutely zero experience required. Help […]
Learn about the features of a literature review and practice strategies for positioning an original argument within a broader scholarly conversation. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative […]
Learn about paragraph cohesion and how you can organize sentences to reduce confusion and facilitate flow. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), please contact Rachel […]
As a graduate student, you're learning how to position your original argument within a broader scholarly conversation. Learn about the features of a literature review and practice strategies for reviewing existing literature and organizing a narrative that frames your contribution. Graduate students only, please. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the […]
Make art, make friends, make time for creativity! This week, we are talking about color! We'll look at a few ideas from color theory, and then we'll put them into practice with watercolors, markers, language, and whatever other tools we have at hand. Absolutely zero experience required. Help us build a fun, supportive, creative community at Baruch! […]
Learn what plagiarism is, why and how it happens, and how to reference others’ work with clarity and confidence. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), […]
You asked, we answered! Each month, a Writing Center consultant tackles one of the most common questions we hear from students about the writing and learning process. In this session, we'll focus on strategies for time management and overcoming obstacles to focus on your work. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as […]
Make art, make friends, make time for creativity! This week, we’re working on: DOODLE COLORING BOOKS! Draw a fun doodle outline that will become a page in our collaborative coloring book. If time and printers cooperate, you’ll leave with a mini coloring book to help you destress during finals. Absolutely zero experience required. Help us build a […]
Learn what makes for clear, precise sentences, where every word counts. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), please contact Rachel Rys at [email protected] or (646) 312-4025 at […]
Practice strategies for narrowing a topic and identifying a specific research question. When you register below, you’ll receive a confirmation email containing the meeting link. —The Writing Center is committed to making our events as accessible as possible. For disability accommodations (e.g. sign language interpreters, alternative materials, etc.), please contact Rachel Rys at [email protected] or (646) 312-4025 […]
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