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September 2020

Writing Workshop: The Research Process – Getting Started

September 23, 2020 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Writing workshops are free and are open to Midwestern and Spurgeon students of all levels and programs – graduate and undergraduate. All are welcome! When it comes to beginning the research process, a lot of students get overwhelmed. In this workshop, we’ll give you some concrete and helpful tips for getting started. Learn what a research question is, which types of sources to use and which to avoid, as well as what primary, secondary, and tertiary sources are and how…

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October 2020

Writing Workshop: Writing an Effective Exegetical Paper

October 21, 2020 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Writing workshops are free and are open to Midwestern and Spurgeon students of all levels and programs – graduate and undergraduate.  All are welcome! What’s the most effective way to use Hebrew and/or Greek terms and phrases in a paper?  How does an exegetical paper differ from a standard research paper?  Join us as Old Testament professor Dr. Blake Hearson and New Testament professor Dr. Todd Chipman address these and related issues. Attendance Options: On-campus/In-person Virtual (Zoom)   Questions? Check…

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November 2020

Writing Workshop: Formatting Your Paper in Midwestern Style

November 11, 2020 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Writing workshops are free and are open to Midwestern and Spurgeon students of all levels and programs – graduate and undergraduate. All are welcome! In this workshop, we’ll look at the basics of Midwestern Style when it comes to formatting papers – creating a title page, formatting the text of your paper and your bibliography correctly, and inserting and formatting footnotes. In addition to practical tips, we’ll talk briefly about why formatting matters. If you have a copy of the…

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February 2021

Writing Workshop: Understanding the Assignment/Planning Before Writing

February 10, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

Making sure you fully understand your assignment and having a clear plan before you start writing can save a lot of time and frustration later. Join The Writer's Studio as they talk through strategies for this first key step in the writing process to make sure you get off to a strong start. Attendance Options: Attend In Person Attend Online (via Zoom) Questions? Check out our Writer’s Studio Canvas course, our web page, or contact us at ws@mbts.edu.

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March 2021

Writing Workshop: Writing an Effective Book Review

March 17, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

When it comes to writing a book review, a lot of students are unsure of how to start or what to include. In this workshop, we’ll walk you through the standard book review form used here at MBTS/Spurgeon College, including both content and formatting. Attendance Options: Attend In Person Attend Online (via Zoom) Questions? Check out our Writer’s Studio Canvas course, our web page, or contact us at ws@mbts.edu.

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April 2021

Writing Workshop: Understanding and Avoiding Plagiarism

April 7, 2021 @ 11:15 am - 12:00 pm

What counts as plagiarism? Students are often somewhat unsure, particularly when it comes to the fine points of using and citing outside sources in their papers. In this workshop, we’ll look at what plagiarism is, as well as concrete steps students can take to avoid it and be confident in the work they submit. Attendance Options: Attend In Person Attend Online (via Zoom) Questions? Check out our Writer’s Studio Canvas course, our web page, or contact us at ws@mbts.edu.

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