The University of Delaware Writing Center is offering several workshops this semester to help undergraduate and graduate students with issues that writers often face. Held in room 017 of Morris Library, the workshops are free.

"Making Abstract Writing Less Abstract," Oct. 28 at 11 a.m.

This workshop will help students develop the skills necessary to summarize arguments, highlight key ideas and prioritize the most important information in your abstract. Additionally, this session will discuss how to effectively organize this information with concise and professional language.

"Personal Statements That Pop," Nov. 5 at 5 p.m.

It's application season, and you know what that means: Time to write a personal statement that packs a punch. In this workshop, students will learn tone, style, and audience; how to "brag" about themselves; how to write with or without an essay prompt; what to shout about vs. what to leave out and more.

"How do I cite this?” Nov. 14 at 5 p.m.

This workshop will go over the importance of citation in writing and research, as well as where you can find resources to make citation easier.

"Proofing for Polish,” Nov. 20 at 11 a.m.

By the time the average paper reaches the proofreading stage, its beleaguered author has spent so long staring at the big picture that they no longer register any of the tiny, niggling details of grammar and syntax that make for rough reading. This workshop will give students tips and tactics to help ensure a properly proofread paper.

For further information and to register, please visit: https://www.writingcenter.udel.edu/for-undergraduate-students/workshop-series