FALL 2012 CO-CURRICULAR OFFERINGS

Masters Programs Office Open House

Come get to know the Masters Programs Office staff, and mix & mingle with faculty, staff and students. Light refreshments and snacks will be provided, along with a chance to win the raffle.

September 4th & 5th 3:00-6:00pm WPH 304

APA Writing Overview

Come learn about (or review) procedure for citations, APA formatting rules, what constitutes plagiarism at the university level (and how to avoid it), direct quotation vs. paraphrasing, and integrating quotes into your own work.

September 17th & 18th 3:00-4:00pm Leavey Auditorium

The Job Search Series Part I: Developing your Professional Identity

Creating a strong professional identity is the first step in your job search process. This offering will assist you in determining the type of educator and professional you would like to be; it will also help you explore the types of contributions you can make in your career field. Come participate in engaging activities around self-awareness, professional behavior and commitment, theoretical beliefs, guiding principles, and working styles.

October 2nd & 3rd 3:00-4:00pm Room TCC 227

Introduction to Graduate Writing

This offering will include the following: writing as a multi-step process; techniques for self-editing & revision; common grammar & mechanics errors; comma usage; passive vs. active voice; and grammatical person.

October 8th (Leavey Auditorium) & 9th 3:00-4:00pm (Room TBD)

The Job Search Series Part II: Resume Critiques with Professionals
Want your resume reviewed by a professional in your prospective field? Come and meet with a professional and receive constructive feedback and advice when developing your working and professional resume.

November 13th & 14th 3:00-4:00pm Room TBD

For additional information, please contact the Rossier Masters Programs Office at (213) 740-3255 or mastersprograms.rossier@usc.edu.