Workshop Schedule

The Learning Center will schedule workshops on any of these topics upon request

• "Using Your Calculator in Finite Mathematics"
  This workshop will introduce you to the basics of using your scientific or graphing calculator for multi-step problems.
• "Turabian Style Documentation Workshop"
  Review correct Turabian style documentation for academic papers and reports, including citing sources in the text of your paper and formatting your works cited list.
• "American Psychological Association (APA) Style Documentation"
  Review correct APA style documentation for academic papers and reports, including citing sources in the text of your paper and formatting your reference list.
• "Using EXCEL for Descriptive Statistics"
  Learn to use EXCEL to explore basic descriptive statistics. Organizing qualitative and quantitative data using boxplots and histograms will be explored.
• "Modern Language Association (MLA) Style Documentation"
  Review correct MLA style documentation for academic papers and reports, including citing sources in the text of your paper and formatting your works cited list.
• "Understanding How to Use a Financial Calculator"
  Many graduate and undergraduate classes require the use of a financial calculator. One commonly-used financial calculator is the Texas Instruments BA II Plus. The emphasis of this workshop will be how to use the calculator effectively. We will address the common functions on the calculator such as time value of money, net present value and internal rate of return.
• "Linear Functions"
  Refine your skills in the basics of linear functions (graphing, slope/y-intercept, and equation writing). Application problems with cost, revenue, profit, and break even point will be included.
• "Using Your Calculator in Statistics"
  This workshop will introduce you to the basics of using the scientific or graphing calculator to describe and compare data.
• "Inspiration Brainstorming Program"
  Learn how to use the "Inspiration" program to make organizing and outlining ideas easier. "Inspiration", a visual learning tool, is installed on all SNHU computers
• "Proofreading for ESL Students"
  Sharpen your proofreading skills for better final papers. This workshop focuses on common proofreading difficulties for ESL students.
• "Using PowerPoint in Classroom Presentations"
  PowerPoint is a powerful communications tool. This workshop will provide an introduction to PowerPoint and will focus on using it to prepare classroom presentations. The workshop will also cover 10 Do's and Don'ts – tips to help us remember that the presentation is more important than the presentation tool.
• "Quadratic Functions"
  This workshop will introduce you to the basics of quadratic functions (solving and graphing). Application problems with maximums and minimums will be discussed.
• "Protecting Your Campus Computer"
  There are many dangers that can threaten your computer. Perhaps you have an annoying toolbar that has suddenly appeared, or your computer is running slower than usual. The reasons could include spyware, viruses, spam and phishing scams. This workshop will explain what these terms mean and how you can protect yourself from being exposed to them.         
• "Exponentials and Logarithms"
  Are you confused about logs, natural logs, and ex? Come to this workshop to gain a clearer understanding of exponentials and logarithms.
• "Choosing the Right Professor for You"
  Finding the right teaching style to match your learning style may be critical to your academic success at the University. Come listen to current and former students discuss how to make the best choice.               
• "All About Interest"
  Explore formulas and application problems for simple and compound interest. Future and present value problems will be included as well              
• "Grammar Review"
  Prepare for the English 101 grammar final by reviewing subject-verb agreement, misplaced modifiers, irregular verb forms, punctuation, and more.              
• "Probability Review"
   Do you know the difference between a permutation and a combination? Come to this workshop to gain the skills you need to navigate all those perplexing probability problems.              
•  "Final Exam Prep"
  The most hectic and stressful time for college students is the week of final exams. This workshop will give students strategies for coping with finals and how to go about studying for them.              
• "Preparing for a Math Final"
  Discover new strategies for how to prepare an effective study plan for a comprehensive math final.