English for Speakers of Other Languages - Workshops Spring 2009
Orientation to Research and Library Data-base Use A series of three hands-on sessions that help you choose effective key words for searches, appropriate data-bases, evaluate sources and use information technology at ISU.
3:00 to 3:50 pm, 3 sessions, Wed. Sept. 9 (tour), Wed. Sept. 16 (library research) & Mon. Sept. 21 (data-base research). Oboler Library, Room 212. Limited space: register in advance at <akersue@isu.edu> or 282-3662
Theatre Night Out Attend the invitation only dress rehearsal (special preview performance before official opening) of Pocatello's Westside Players' Community Theatre (23rd season). At the Warehouse 1009 South 2nd Ave.
Transportation provided. No charge, but call x3662 or email <akersue@isu.edu> 24 hrs in advance for reservations.
Wednesday, Oct., 7:00-10-30pm Leave from SUB Post Office Entrance Art of Murder (thriller)
Keys to Avoiding Plagiarism in Academic Papers and Presentations (Recommended by the ISU Graduate School)
Learn why plagiarism is a serious offense, how to avoid it through summarizing, paraphrasing, citing and documentation (in several styles), how to create a Works Cited/References page, and where to find on-line resources. Prepare by completing the tutorial at <http://www.lib.usm.edu/legacy/plag/plagiarismtutorial.php>
Grammar Clinic Tired of teachers marking you down for grammar, spelling, punctuation, or sentence structure errors? Bring your problem to any of these workshops and get the solution!
Efficient Reading for Scholars Want to survive hundreds of pages of reading for classes and research? Learn "mapping" to increase your reading speed and comprehension.
Sounding American Professional actors from many language backgrounds learn how to "sound American" and you can too! Each week learn strategies to lower the accent barrier and reduce the dreaded response, "Sorry, I don't understand you!"
Slanguage Each session is loaded with info your old English teacher NEVER told you: naughty and nice slang terms, must-know idioms, pop culture tidbits, and snacks. A "happy hour" that gets your nose out of your books!
Surviving Multiple Choice Tests Success often depends on understanding the logic used in constructing questions and on your knowledge of grammar, culture, idioms and synonyms. Get some surprising strategies!
Town, Gown and the First Amendment Compare the culture of two libraries with different missions and how they meet the requirements of the First Amendment to the US Constitution: the town library (Marshal Public) and the gown library (ISU's Oboler).