UMKC SI and Tutoring Workshops

UMKC Supplemental Instruction and Tutoring has developed a number of workshops that encourage the development of strong and effective study skills, time management, and navigating your course load. All workshops are led by UMKC SI and Tutoring Academic Support Coordinator(s), and co-facilitated by UMKC SI Leaders and Tutors who will be actively supporting your courses.

Request a UMKC SI and Tutoring workshop

Available workshops (30 minutes to 1.5 hours):

• Navigating Test Anxiety
• Learning Styles & Study Methods
• Mastering Your Time: Strategies for Effective Time Management
• Creating an Effective Study Schedule
• How to read a course syllabus & set SMART Goals
• How to navigate textbook readings and tips for large readings
• How to avoid cramming

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We like to stress the importance of maintaining a growth mindset within academic support so, we would love to have any feedback you are able to provide on our workshops.

The Writing Studio Workshops

The Writing Studio has developed a number of workshops that provide targeted instruction on different aspects of academic writing. All workshops are led by Writing Studio staff members who will present in your classroom.

Available workshops:

• Introduction to the Writing Studio - A Writing Studio staff member will visit the classroom and briefly explain the services offered by the Writing Studio. (10 minutes)
• MLA Formatting - A consultant will review basic MLA formatting. If a modified version of MLA is preferred, please indicate those preferences in the Workshop Request Form. (30 minutes)
• APA Formatting - A consultant will review basic APA formatting. When filling out the Workshop Request Form, please indicate whether the consultant should discuss levels. (30 minutes)
• Additional workshops
  • Developing an Argument
  • Developing a Thesis
  • Integrating Quotes
  • Academic Introductions and Conclusions
  • Invention Strategies: Discovering and Narrowing a Topic
  • Organizing Academic Papers
  • Outlining Peer Response
  • Proofreading Strategies
  • Punctuation and Grammar Review
  • The Reading Process
  • Using Electronic Sources
  • The Writing Process