Skills Workshop Schedule
De Anza College Skills Workshops are presented by Staff & Faculty in the Learning Resources Division who lead informative discussions and activities to improve basic skills, increase academic performance and enhance study strategies. Skills Workshops are designed for a diverse student population as well as a variety of learning styles and skill levels.
Attend a workshop to:
- discover more information about yourself to achieve personal and college success
- become more aware of the 'right' study skill for you to study smarter, not harder
- learn how to become a life-long learner by developing effective study habits
- fulfill a requirement for a Skills Course or earn extra-credit in a De Anza College course
Workshop Topics
STUDY SKILLS
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COLLEGE & CAREER |
WRITING & READING
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Braingame:
Engaging Ethics
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Goal Setting & Motivation |
Active Reading:
Mark Up Those Texts!
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| Note-Taking in Class |
How to be an Effective Online Student
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Avoiding Fragments
& Run-Ons
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| Test Taking Strategies |
How to Communicate in Study Groups |
Creating Dynamic
Thesis Statements
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| Textbook Reading Skills |
How to Write a Cover Letter
& Thank You Letter
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Critical Reading for the
Social Sciences
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| Time Management Strategies |
How to Write a Resume
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Editing, Proofreading,
& Revision
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Informational Interviewing
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Effective Body Paragraphs |
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Navigating the College System
& Planning for the Future
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Keys to Success in
Summary Writing
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Subjects & Verbs:
The Art of Agreement
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Vocabulary in Context |
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Warming Up to the
Writing Process
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Skills Workshops are available to all currently enrolled De Anza College students, although priority seating is given to students enrolled in the Student Success Center's programs and services:
General Information
- Workshops are 50 minutes in length
- Workshops take place during Weeks 4 - 8 of the quarter (Fall, Winter, Spring)
- Free of charge
- Seating is limited to 15 students
- Walk-in students welcome if space is available, arrive on time
How to Sign Up 
- Sign-up outside the Academic Skills Center in the Workshop Sign-Up Binder
- Sign up sheets are added to the binder one week in advance of the workshops
- Sign-ups begin Week 3 for workshops that take place during Week 4 of the quarter
- Visit the Academic Skills Center each week to check the whiteboard for workshop room location, cancellations, and updates
Other Student Success Center Workshops
Additional workshops are offered in the Listening & Speaking Center
