Class Presentations & Workshops

I offer class presentations on request, and occasional workshops focused on specific aspects of academic or professional writing. If you would like a presentation tailored to your class or group, email me and we'll talk. 

Other campus units also offer workshops. Find one current list here.

The U-M English Language Institute offers Language Clinics. Learn more and register here. 

 Past Workshops (selected)

Writing Workshop: Academic Papers, APA, & More

Wed, Mar 20, noon -1 - in person, B760 SSWB

Want support on a class assignment? Join Betsy Williams, Writing Skills Coordinator, for an interactive writing workshop.

Bring an assignment, a rubric if you have one, a partial or complete draft, and your questions.

And feel free to bring your lunch.

No registration needed; just drop in.

Resume & Cover Letter Writing Workshop

Wed Mar 27, noon - 1, in person, B760 SSWB

Want support as you update your resume? Seeking to write a stronger cover letter? Join Betsy Williams, Writing Skills Coordinator, for an interactive writing workshop.

Bring your current resume and/or a cover letter, a job description if you wish, and your questions.

And feel free to bring your lunch.

This session is open to all SSW students, whether you are graduating soon or planning ahead.

No registration needed; just drop in.

Fall Writing Retreat - Wed, Nov 1, 9-11 am

Learn more and register

Handout from the workshop

Tips for Successful Graduate School Writing

Join Betsy Williams, Writing Skills Coordinator, and Darlene Nichols, Social Work Librarian, for an overview of resources and expectations for graduate-level academic writing and library research.

Short presentations will allow ample time for your questions.

Mon Oct 2 on zoom - here's the recording of the  Writing Workshop Webinar 

Wed Oct 4 in person

And here's the recording of our Sept 2022 zoom session. (U-M login with SSO required)

Writing Op-Ed Essays

Wednesday, October 23, 2019, 1-2 PM, 1804 SSWB

Want to practice a genre of professional writing, or to publish your thoughts on a current social or political issue? This interactive workshop will provide an overview of writing short opinion pieces followed by discussion and feedback on your draft essays.

For fullest feedback, please bring two printed copies of your draft essay.

If you don't yet have a draft, you can still come. Bring your ideas.