Come for the free coffee and treats. Leave with improved writing skills. Our Coffee & Commas workshops series lets you learn about learn about different writing topics in a casual atmosphere. Think of it as your personal writing café on campus! Visit Bobcat Org Hub for more details.
Coffee and Commas
Give your writing a pick-me-up!
| WHEN | Commas & Coffee will resume for the Spring 2025 beginning February 20, 2025. |
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| DATES | Commas & Coffee will be held on Thursdays February 20th, March 20th & April 10th from 4-6 pm. |
| WHERE | In person at ASBN 100 (across from The Den) or on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96062305964 (ID: 960 6230 5964) If you require accommodations for this event, please email writingctr@txstate.edu at least 72 hours prior to the event. |
Spring 2025 Schedule
Thursday, February 20, 5:00-6:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/320074571
Beginning Essay Writing: Designed with College Writing I in mind, this workshop covers the building blocks of effective essays. You'll learn how to craft thesis statements, develop your ideas, and tailor your writing to specific audiences and purposes. Stay tuned for future sessions on working with primary and/or secondary sources!
Thursday, March 20, 5:00-6:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96062305964
Getting Started with MLA Style (9th edition): Learn the essentials of Modern Language Association (MLA) citation style for your research papers and literary analyses. You'll learn how to use signal phrases to introduce sources, connect in-text citations with works cited entries, and use the MLA Style Guide online. We'll also explore key concepts like "containers" to help you document any type of source.
Thursday, April 10, 5:00-6:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom: https://txstate.zoom.us/j/96062305964
Revising & Editing Skills: Learn powerful strategies to strengthen your drafts through revision and editing. You'll practice hands-on techniques like reverse outlining to check your overall structure and using the "old-new" principle to improve flow between sentences. We'll also clarify the differences between revision, editing, and proofreading to help you prioritize writing tasks.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at writingctr@txstate.edu.
Our Coffee & Commas Coordinator
Dr. Joanna Collins
Associate Director, San Marcos
Associate Professor of Instruction, English
PhD: English with Rhetoric & Composition Certificate
Undergraduate Degree: Humanities
If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office 72 hours in advance at 512-245-3018 or writingctr@txstate.edu.