Calendar - English and Speechhttps://events.aims.edu/department/english_and_speech/calendarCalendar - English and SpeechMon, 05 Oct 2026 05:23:48 -060060en-usLocalistOct 8, 2026: Scholarly Sources: Build Your Credibility with the Writers CommunityHave you been asked to write an academic paper and include scholarly sources? Learn how to strengthen your paper by finding scholarly sources, skimming them smartly for the key information, and including them in your writing.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418730532611Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -06002026-10-08T16:00:00-06:00https://events.aims.edu/event/scholarly-sources-build-your-credibility-with-the-writers-community-2588Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualOct 9, 2026: Preventing Plagiarism using Turnitin with the Writers CommunityWorried about how plagiarism can undermine your academic reputation and grades? Tools like Turnitin can identify elements of plagiarized work for instructors, but they can also help students avoid plagiarism. In this session, learn how to access, read, and interpret Turnitin similarity reports with an eye toward correcting problematic sections.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418948288943Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -06002026-10-09T13:00:00-06:00https://events.aims.edu/event/preventing-plagiarism-using-turnitin-with-the-writers-communityLectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualOct 14, 2026: So You Procrastinated, Now What?: Last Minute Writing Tips with the Writers CommunityRunning out of time on a writing assignment? It happens to the best of us! In this session, learn strategies for approaching writing projects when you are up against a deadline, whether you have a week, a day, or a few hours of work time left.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418886171935Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -06002026-10-14T16:00:00-06:00https://events.aims.edu/event/so-you-procrastinated-now-what-last-minute-writing-tips-with-the-writers-community-5489Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualOct 20, 2026: Make Writing Easier with the Snowflake Method with the Writers CommunityDon't know where to start? Join us to learn how to use the "Snowflake Method" to turn ideas into sentences and sentences into a paper for an easier, smoother writing process that takes the intimidation out of the blank page.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418718511265Tue, 20 Oct 2026 13:00:00 -06002026-10-20T13:00:00-06:00https://events.aims.edu/event/make-writing-easier-with-the-snowflake-method-with-the-writers-community-2755Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualOct 22, 2026: Upgrade Your Grammar: Complex Sentences with the Writers CommunityThe session focuses on complex sentences, integrating quotes, and fixing those dreaded sentence fragments. This session will help improve your writing for any class.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418708482680Thu, 22 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -06002026-10-22T16:00:00-06:00https://events.aims.edu/event/upgrade-your-grammar-complex-sentences-with-the-writers-community-4794Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualOct 26, 2026: How To Write a Winning Scholarship Essay with the Writers Community at Westview BuildingThe scholarship essay is often the hardest part of the scholarship application process, but it is also the most important. In this in-person workshop at the Greeley campus, you will learn to address the essay prompt, hook your audience, and write a personal narrative that really work$.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5348837341740640.411067-104.763837Mon, 26 Oct 2026 15:00:00 -06002026-10-26T15:00:00-06:00https://events.aims.edu/event/how-to-write-a-winning-scholarship-essay-with-the-writers-community-4745Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsOct 28, 2026: Scholarly Sources: Build Your Credibility with the Writers CommunityHave you been asked to write an academic paper and include scholarly sources? Learn how to strengthen your paper by finding scholarly sources, skimming them smartly for the key information, and including them in your writing.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418736228684Wed, 28 Oct 2026 16:00:00 -06002026-10-28T16:00:00-06:00https://events.aims.edu/event/scholarly-sources-build-your-credibility-with-the-writers-community-3587Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualNov 3, 2026: What It Takes to Make a Strong Thesis with the Writers CommunityEverything's an argument, and a writer needs a plan for how to argue. That's why every thesis for an academic essay must be convincing and effective. Participants will learn the steps in constructing a good thesis statement, along with how to develop useful working research questions.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53489354151762Tue, 03 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -07002026-11-03T16:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/what-it-takes-to-make-a-strong-thesis-with-the-writers-community-2358Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualNov 6, 2026: Scientific Poster Presentation Design with the Writers Community at Allied Health and Sciences BuildingAre you taking a science course, interested in pursuing research, or sharing findings with an audience? If so, one of the key ways young researchers share their work is in the form of a poster presentation. Together, at this in-person session on the Greeley campus, we will explore how to create a poster that is easy to follow and is aesthetically pleasing!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5348838986773040.40692-104.760979Fri, 06 Nov 2026 13:00:00 -07002026-11-06T13:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/scientific-poster-presentation-design-with-the-writers-community-6997Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsNov 9, 2026: Journaling and Mindfulness with the Writers Community at Physical Education and Recreation Center (PERC)Not all writing is essays and exams. Come to this in-person session at the Greeley campus to learn about the personal and academic benefits of journaling and other forms of reflective writing. Journal supplies, snacks, and relaxation included!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_5348840562951940.408861-104.765856Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:30:00 -07002026-11-09T13:30:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/journaling-and-mindfulness-with-the-writers-community-2473Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsNov 11, 2026: Leverage Your Unique Experiences for a Powerful Resume with the Writers CommunityAre you wondering how to craft a resume that will land you the job? In this interactive workshop, you'll discover how to effectively highlight your diverse background, skills, and achievements to create a compelling resume that stands out to employers.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418747349488Wed, 11 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -07002026-11-11T16:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/leverage-your-unique-experiences-for-a-powerful-resume-with-the-writers-community-4284Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualNov 17, 2026: Citing Sources in MLA Style with the Writers CommunityAre you writing a paper for English, Literature, Humanities, or another course that requires evidence and sources? Learn the basic tricks of MLA citations: how to locate authority in texts, cite properly, and avoid plagiarism!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418777697487Tue, 17 Nov 2026 18:00:00 -07002026-11-17T18:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/citing-sources-in-mla-style-with-the-writers-community-8430Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualNov 19, 2026: Field Journals: Write About Your Travels with the Writers CommunityJoin us as we explore the art of field journaling! Faculty will share examples of study-abroad field journals to show you how a simple notebook can boost your academic success. You will discover practical ways to blend personal reflection with educational growth, whether you are preparing for travel or reflecting on your day-to-day life. Join us to learn hands-on strategies for overcoming the blank page, choosing your format, and building a rewarding habit.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418853219178Thu, 19 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -07002026-11-19T16:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/field-journals-write-about-your-travels-with-the-writers-communityLectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualNov 23, 2026: How To Write a Winning Scholarship Essay with the Writers CommunityThe scholarship essay is often the hardest part of the scholarship application process, but it is also the most important. In this workshop, you will learn to address the essay prompt, hook your audience, and write a personal narrative that really work$.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418924462410Mon, 23 Nov 2026 16:00:00 -07002026-11-23T16:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/how-to-write-a-winning-scholarship-essay-with-the-writers-community-2736Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualDec 2, 2026: Citing Sources in MLA Style with the Writers CommunityAre you writing a paper for English, Literature, Humanities, or another course that requires evidence and sources? Learn the basic tricks of MLA citations: how to locate authority in texts, cite properly, and avoid plagiarism!

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418788060395Wed, 02 Dec 2026 18:00:00 -07002026-12-02T18:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/citing-sources-in-mla-style-with-the-writers-community-9370Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtualDec 3, 2026: Polish That Paper: Revising Tips & Tricks with the Writers CommunityRevision is essential to the writing process, but it can be hard to know where to start. In this interactive session, you'll learn how revision can be more transformative than dreadful, and you'll learn three things that you can revise for a big impact.

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]]>tag:localist.com,2008:EventInstance_53418796461533Thu, 03 Dec 2026 16:00:00 -07002026-12-03T16:00:00-07:00https://events.aims.edu/event/polish-that-paper-revising-tips-tricks-with-the-writers-community-7900Lectures & PresentationsWorkshopsVirtual