The fourth Writing Workshop focuses on the mechanics of academic essay writing, including the role and importance of introductions and conclusions, transitions and signposts, writing concisely, and citation and academic integrity.
Apply the mechanics of academic essay writing
Compose a draft introduction and conclusion
Revise full draft, focusing on signposts and concise writing
Incorporate feedback from peers, instructors, and tutors
Below are required readings that students complete the night before and discuss in their study groups with fellows and in a seminar with faculty. Students also have the newest edition (6th) of They Say/I Say: The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, so instructors should consider assigning readings from this text in class.
Douglass, Frederick. “What to a Slave is the 4th of July?”
Lincoln, Abraham. “First Inaugural Address,” “Gettysburg Address,” and “Second Inaugural Address”
Stanton, Elizabeth Cady. “Seneca Falls Convention Declaration of Sentiments”
Truth, Sojourner. “Women’s Rights Convention” Speech
Students will have attended a seminar in the morning titled, Reshaping Democracy, during which they will have discussed the above readings. Students will also have had the following fellow-led sessions:
Study group to discuss the above readings in preparation for the seminar
College Success session on being an informed consumer of higher education
Writing instructors provide a core service in our academic boot camps by ensuring that WSP participants learn about and practice college-level writing in a real-life setting. This experience helps to instill confidence and prompt motivation to pursue higher education. Your role is, ultimately, to be yourself; to share your expertise with participants and to run the class like you would with traditional college students. We highly encourage you to find ways to connect with participants and to share any advice you have for them as they transition from military service to higher education.
