Hello Cambridge College Students,
We're zooming into the final stretch of the term! If you're starting to feel the crunch with a heavy writing project like a term paper, Independent Learning Project, or Capstone paper looming ahead, fear not! Our Writing Tutors are here to support your efforts. Here’s how they can sprinkle some magic on your work:
- Brainstorming: Are you staring at a blank page? Can’t pick a topic? Let's find one that sparks your interest and cook up some sizzling ideas!
- Idea Workshop: Whether you need to trim down or beef up your topic, we'll help outline and plan a masterpiece.
- Critical Thinking: Struggling with your assignment or a tricky text? We’ll help you craft a great argument or thesis and back up your views with solid evidence.
- Research: Ready to dive deep? We'll develop a snazzy research strategy, navigate the Cambridge College Online Library, and round up top-notch sources, including scholarly journals.
- Revision: Time to shuffle things up and smooth out the transitions. We'll help you to revamp your drafts and polish up your grammar.
- Citation Station: We can help you master the art of APA style, nail those in-text citations and references, and become a quoting and paraphrasing pro. Plus, we'll decode plagiarism and show you how to steer clear of it.
Let’s make these final weeks as epic as possible! Click here to view the Academic Success Center on MyCC. CC professional tutors provide amazing support to all students in the areas of writing, research, math, statistics, Excel, accounting, understanding the assignment, reading comprehension, and more! If you are unable to attend a tutoring appointment you have made, please cancel the appointment 24 hours before so that other students will have access to that time.
The 3rd Annual I am CC event will be held on Monday, April 22nd at 6:00 PM EST. “I am CC” celebrates and highlights some of our incredible students' academic journeys and accomplishments. A select group of undergraduate students will share their stories and insights from an "AHA!" moment when something from a class connected with an academic, professional or personal experience. Everyone is invited to join us as we come together to celebrate our students and fellow classmates and find inspiration from their journeys, learning, and successes. To register and join, follow this link: I AM CC ZOOM LINK
Now, let’s look at the awesome workshops being offered soon!
Note: After registering for any workshop, you will receive a confirmation email with a Zoom link. You also have the option to add the event to your Google calendar. If you do not see the Zoom link, please email leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu.
Plagiarism: What it is and How to Avoid it
Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Plagiarism is something that all of us want to avoid but it sometimes can be challenging because there may be confusion as to what it is. Please join Cambridge College Librarian, Jeff Cronin, at this workshop as he discusses plagiarism – what it is and strategies for avoiding it. There will also be an opportunity for questions. If you need any additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu.
Paraphrasing, Quoting, and Summarizing in Academic Writing
Wednesday, April 17, 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
As you work on your papers and projects, it’s important to know when and how to paraphrase, quote, and summarize. CC Learning Specialist Leah Barcan will help you practice these skills while making progress on your own assignments. We will also review ways to keep track of sources so you don’t waste time trying to find them later, and we will touch on how to make doing APA citations easier. There will also be time to get support on your assignments. You are welcome to bring specific assignments you'd like to work on, and there will be time for questions. Email Leah Barcan at leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions.
Time Management and Reducing Stress
Thursday, April 18, 4:30 PM - 5:30 PM (ET). Click here to register
Ever feel like there isn’t enough time in the day? Are you scrambling to get your CC work done and keep up with everything else in your life? During this workshop, Learning Specialist Leah Barcan will share resources and structures to help you manage your time better, reduce your stress, and meet your academic goals! Let’s make a plan! Email Leah Barcan at leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions.
Writing Great Paragraphs
Saturday, April 20, 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM (ET). Click here to register
Paragraphs are the building blocks of your paper! Join CC Professional Writing Tutor Joel Krikorian to learn how to write great paragraphs to ensure your writing is clear. Email Leah Barcan at leah.barcan@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions.
Emotionally Intelligent? You are Hired!
Monday, April 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Monday, April 22, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM (ET). Click here to register
Join Cambridge College’s Career Services Manager, Irina Galatskaya, for this exciting workshop on emotions in the workplace! In this workshop, you will learn the five components of emotional intelligence at work: self-awareness, self-regulation, motivation, empathy, and social skills, which are critical skills for your personal and professional success. Approximately 90% of all high performers in the workplace have high Emotional Intelligence (also known as EI or EQ). Emotional intelligence is important because it can help you improve your interpersonal relationships, both personally and professionally. You’ll also have an opportunity to ask questions at the end. Email Irina Galatskaya at irina.galatskaya@cambridgecollege.edu with any questions.
Please note there will be no English Conversation Group on 4/18
Our English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Group meets virtually via Zoom every Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
- Every Thursday, 5:00-6:00 PM (ET) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. If you are interested, please register here>>.
Finally, don’t forget that the Cambridge College 53rd Commencement Ceremony will be held on Sunday, June 9, 2024 at the Leader Bank Pavilion, 290 Northern Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, at 4:00 PM. All graduates must arrive no later than 2:30 PM. Doors open at 3:00 PM for the public and guests of participants. For more information about graduation, please click here.
We hope you finish the semester strong! Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions. Remember that Cambridge College has many resources available to help you succeed.
Tracy McLaughlin, Leah Barcan, and your Student Success Team
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Cambridge College is committed to ensuring that its events, services, and facilities are accessible to persons with disabilities under requirements from the ADA of 1990 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. If you need accommodations to help you access our events, services, or facilities, please contact the Office of Disability Support at vera.dimoplon@cambridgecollege.edu or 617-873-0614.