4/11/2022 Academic Affairs Weekly Student Update
Hello Cambridge College Students:
We are entering the final few weeks of the regular term, and I hope that your classes are going well. If you need assistance starting or completing a final writing project such as a term paper, an Independent Learning Project, or a Capstone paper, here are key areas in which our Writing Tutors can help:
- Brainstorming: selecting a topic for your paper and helping you frame research questions.
- Developing and organizing ideas: limiting or expanding a topic, outlining/planning your paper.
- Critical thinking: interpreting your assignment or a specific reading, forming an argument or thesis, developing ideas or supporting your point of view.
- Research: forming a research strategy, using the Cambridge College Online Library, finding appropriate sources, using scholarly journals.
- Revision: reorganizing your paper, developing transitions, revising an earlier draft, using conventional grammar.
- Documentation: using American Psychological Association (APA) style, in-text citations and references. Understanding the effective use of quotations and paraphrasing. Clarifying what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.
- Facing the "impossible": managing time and materials, breaking down overwhelming assignments into manageable tasks, understanding what your assignment means.
To make an appointment with a tutor, log into Starfish and click on ‘Academic Success Center’ on your home screen. For more detailed instructions, please see the attached flyer, or the information on the Tutorials Page on MyCC or click here>>.
This week, we are offering the following workshops:
APA Bootcamp -- Wednesday, April 13,2022, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. (ET)
Cambridge College Librarian, Jeff Cronin, will provide an introduction to American Psychological Association (APA) 7th edition citation style. He will discuss how to format the most used sources for papers, the basics of in-text citations, and resources you can use to help with APA. Click here>> to register for this event. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. If you need additional information, please contact Jeff Cronin at Jeffrey.Cronin@cambridgecollege.edu.
Refresh Your Resume
Thursday, April 14, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. (ET) Click here to register
It doesn't matter how qualified you are for a job if no recruiter sees your credentials. Organizations often rely on artificial intelligence (AI) gatekeepers to pre-screen applications. But systems aren't perfect and can reject qualified candidates. Attend this webinar and learn how to get your resume past a company's applicant tracking system (ATS) and on to human eyes. In addition, you will discover how to write a results-oriented resume and cover letter that reflect your relevant experience, abilities, and accomplishments. Transform your resume into a powerful tool that will get you more interviews.
English Conversation Group
Our English Conversation Group is designed to help English language learners practice conversational skills in a safe and structured environment. English Conversation Groups meet virtually via Zoom every Monday and Thursday (except federal holidays). There is no charge to attend, but registration is required.
Every Monday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Santia Lindor. If you are interested, please register here>>.
Every Thursday, 5:00 - 6:00 p.m. (ET) via Zoom. English Conversation Group with Charlie DiSilva. If you are interested, please register here>>.
Canvas LMS Training Sessions
Beginning in the summer 2022 term, all courses will be using Canvas as the Learning Management System. We encourage all students to register for one of the Canvas training sessions below:
Additional training sessions will be held in May and June.
Don’t hesitate to reach out, should you have questions or if you are in need of support!
Tracy McLaughlin and your Student Success Team
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Tracy McLaughlin, Ph.D.
Associate Provost
Cambridge College
tracy.mclaughlin@cambridgecollege.edu
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