Give your writing a pick-me-up!
Come for the free coffee and treats. Leave with improved writing skills. Our Coffee & Commas workshops series lets you 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.
| WHEN | Commas & Coffee will resume for the Spring 2026 beginning February 11, 2026. |
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| DATES | Commas & Coffee will be held on Wednesdays February 11, March 25, and April 15 from 11:00am-12:00pm |
| WHERE | In person at ASBN 100 (across from The Den) or on Zoom: Email writingctr@txstate.edu for the Zoom link. If you require accommodations for this event, please email writingctr@txstate.edu at least 72 hours prior to the event. |
Spring 2026 Schedule
Wednesday, February 11, 11:00am-12:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom
Getting Started with APA Style: Learn the essentials of the American Psychological Association (APA) citation style for your research papers. You'll learn how to use signal phrases to introduce sources, connect in-text citations with works cited entries, and use the APA Style Guide online. We'll also explore key concepts to help you document any type of source.
Wednesday, March 25, 11:00am-12:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom
Writing Literature Reviews (with Alkek Library): Join us to learn about writing literature reviews, an essential part of research writing in any discipline. The workshop will introduce the purpose of a literature review; techniques for efficient and effective reading; strategies for synthesizing sources to avoid encyclopedic writing; and options for organization and structure. You'll leave prepared to write a literature review that justifies your research question and creates space for your contribution to the scholarly conversation. Please note: This workshop will focus primarily on understanding the literature review as a genre and using writing as a tool for thinking throughout the research process, rather than on critical library research skills (e.g., locating databases, using Boolean operators).
Wednesday, April 15, 11:00am-12:00pm
ASBN 100 (ground floor) and on Zoom:
Coffee & Commas Special Edition: AI Student Dialogue: Wondering how AI fits into your academic writing—or if it should at all? Join peer writing consultants for a student-led, judgment-free discussion about the ethical and practical questions surrounding AI in research and writing. This session will offer a space to share experiences, voice concerns, and ask questions. We’ll talk about how AI policies can vary across courses, explore differences between traditional editing tools and generative AI, and consider strategies for navigating these challenges, whether you use AI or avoid it entirely.
Questions?
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at writingctr@txstate.edu.
Need the Zoom link?
Email us at writingctr@txstate.edu for the zoom link.
Our Coffee & Commas Coordinator
Netanya
Specialties: Brainstorming and Outlining, Thesis Statements, Scientific and Technical Writing, Reports and Presentations, Research Papers
Major: Wildlife Biology
Degree: Associates
If you require accommodations due to a disability, please contact our office 72 hours in advance at 512-245-3018 or writingctr@txstate.edu.