The Academic Success Centre is offering a new four-part workshop series during the Fall 2024 term called Writing with APA. Join us to learn how to use APA citation style (7th edition) in your college writing assignments.
Each workshop will be offered twice on the same day: over the lunch hour and at the end of the day. Attend whichever session fits your schedule! Read below for workshop dates, topics, descriptions, and meeting links. No registration is required; simply join the workshops using the link provided.
Workshop recordings will not be posted. If you can't attend but would like to learn about how to use APA in your writing assignments, we recommend booking an appointment with a writing tutor. Click here for instructions to book a one-on-one appointment with a writing tutor.
If you plan to attend a workshop and require accommodations, please email us at writing@rrc.ca.
Questions? Contact writing@rrc.ca.
What is APA citation style? Why do we use it? Where can I find information to use APA accurately?
Description: Join this workshop to learn the basics of why and how APA citation style is used in many academic assignments. Hear about the ASC's favourite online resource for APA: APA Style online!
Date: Thursday, October 17th from 12:15-12:45pm AND 3:15-3:45pm (click here to join the meeting)
What are references? How do I start building a reference? Where can I find information on APA reference entries?
Description: Join this workshop to learn about APA references. Follow along with us as we demonstrate how to identify source types, find relevant reference information, and build a reference entry. Learn how to use APA Style online to help you build references independently.
Date: Thursday, October 24th from 12:15-12:45pm AND 3:15-3:45pm (click here to join the meeting)
What does an APA formatted writing assignment look like? Where can I find information on APA formatting?
Description: Join this workshop to learn how to arrange your writing assignment so that it meets APA citation style (7th edition) formatting guidelines. Learn to format and setup title pages, headers, headings, indentation, and line spacing. We will show you how to find sample papers and more using APA Style online.
Date: Thursday, October 31st from 12:15-12:45pm AND 3:15-3:45pm (click here to join the meeting)
What does it mean to write an assignment using APA style? Where can I find information on language recommendations for APA?
Description: Join this workshop to learn general APA guidelines on the mechanics of style, grammar, and bias-free language. This workshop explores good writing practices and style considerations according to APA citation style (7th edition). Explore APA Style online to learn how to be a clear and inclusive writer.
Date: Thursday, November 7th from 12:15-12:45pm AND 3:15-3:45pm (click here to join the meeting)
