A representative from the Learning Center is available to come to your class to give an overview of the center and its services. The overview includes a PowerPoint presentation, and students are given a tour of the website, including instructions on how to make an appointment. The Learning Center also offers various writing-related workshops (see common topics below), all of which can be tailored to fit the needs of your particular class.

To schedule a visit and/or a workshop, submit the Workshop Request Form. The form is also accessible via MyNewSchool at the top of the "Employee" tab and in the Faculty Resources channel in the "Faculty" tab.

 Popular topics:

Fundamentals of the Academic Essay
Writers of all abilities benefit from this exploration of the essay from pre-writing to conclusion. The role of writing as a process, as well as academic writing and its conventions and purpose, forms the basis of the discussion.

How to Develop a Strong Thesis
A solid thesis statement dictates the resulting architecture of an essay. In this workshop, the presenter will review the characteristics that make for a strong thesis as well as pitfalls to avoid. The presenter will then discuss how creating a well-defined thesis statement helps organize thoughts and define perspectives while enhancing a paper's clarity.

Plagiarism and Citation
This workshop explains what constitutes plagiarism and how to avoid it. The session familiarizes students with the concept of crediting one's sources and discusses when and how to quote, paraphrase, or summarize various sources. This workshop also provides an overview of the The Chicago Manual of Style's rules for citations and footnotes. Particular attention is given to the appropriate citation of art, book, film, music, and Internet sources.

Oral Presentations

This workshop will help students develop their oral presentation skills, whether they are confident public speakers or fearful of speaking in front of an audience. The workshop leader will demonstrate and discuss techniques for engaging an audience and feeling comfortable and confident in front of even the toughest crowds. This workshop works particularly well for students who are preparing for a presentation and have a work-in-progress to practice with.

Faculty Handouts

Preventing Plagiarism: What Faculty Can Do (PDF) 
How You Can Help Us Help Your Students (PDF)