The Chicago School Library: Instructional Support for Writing: Instruction Services Menu

Topic	Level	Points Covered	Time Required
Navigating Ethical Uses of AI	Intro	Overview of AI in academic writing, ethical use, and avoiding misuse	30-35 min.
APA 7th Ed. Style and Formatting	Intermediate	Key rules for formatting papers according to APA 7	45 min.
APA 7th Ed. Citations and References	Intermediate	Citing sources accurately in APA 7	45 min.
Advanced APA 7th Ed.	Advanced	Complex APA scenarios and lesser-known rules	1 hour
APA 7th Ed. Basics	Intro	Foundational APA guidelines	30-45 min.
Perfecting the Literature Review	Intermediate	Organizing, synthesizing, and identifying gaps in research	1 hour
Attaining Proposal Expectations & Alignment	Advanced	Ensuring proposals meet institutional and research standards	1 hour
Getting to Know PAT, Your Proposal Alignment Tool	Intermediate	Using PAT to align proposals with requirements	45 min.
From Annotation to Synthesis	Intermediate	Transforming source notes into integrated writing	45 min.
Notetaking and Info Synthesis	Intro	Strategies for managing research notes	45 min.
Microsoft Word: Tables and Figures	Intro	Formatting visuals in APA-compliant documents	30 min.
Building Blocks for Better Writing 1: Basics of Academic Prose	Intro	Writing clear, concise academic sentences and paragraphs	45 min.
Building Blocks for Better Writing 2: Tips for Tackling the Term Paper	Intermediate	Structuring longer assignments	45 min.
Writing as Students: Mindset Matters	Intro	Overcoming writing blocks and fostering productive habits	45 min.
Road Map to Proposal Purpose Statement	Advanced	Crafting precise and aligned purpose statements	1 hour
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism Prevention Strategies	Intro	Understanding plagiarism and prevention strategies	45 min.
Using Similarity Checkers	Intro	How to interpret and use similarity reports effectively	30 min.
Finding Tests and Measures for Your Dissertation	Advanced	Locating and obtaining research instruments	45 min.
Harnessing a Dissertation Mindset	Intro	Maintaining focus and motivation during the dissertation process	30 min.
Everything You Wanted to Know About Online Learning but Were Afraid to Ask	Intro	Tips for succeeding in online learning environments	30 min.

In-Class & Embedded Support

Topic	Level	Points Covered	Time Required
Writing Center Intro	Intro	Overview of services, scheduling, and resources	10-15 min.
Embedded Writing Support in Canvas	Intro	Adding writing modules and guides to your course shell	15-20 min.
Assignment-Specific Support	Intermediate	Targeted support for your course’s writing assignments	20-40 min.
Co-Facilitated Writing Workshop	Intermediate	Jointly led by faculty and OSWL staff	30-60 min.

Articulate Rise Skill Modules (Canvas Assignments Embeddable)

Topic	Module Title	Description	Time Required
Foundational Skills	APA Style: Citations and References	Learn how to properly format in-text citations and references according to APA style.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	APA Style: Grammar and Mechanics	Covers sentence structure, punctuation, and grammar rules most relevant to APA writing.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	Academic Integrity & Plagiarism Prevention	Explains how to avoid plagiarism, cite responsibly, and uphold academic honesty.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	Enhancing Self-Efficacy and Self-Regulation	Provides strategies for building confidence and managing learning behaviors effectively.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	AI & The Writing Process	Introduces ways AI can support brainstorming, drafting, and revision while maintaining integrity.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	Constructing Sentences & Paragraphs	Focuses on writing clear, cohesive sentences and developing well-structured paragraphs.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	Study Skills & Planning	Offers practical techniques for organizing coursework, managing time, and preparing for exams.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	Learning in the Age of AI	Explores how AI is changing education and how to adapt as a learner in this evolving environment.	30-45 min.
Foundational Skills	Fundamentals of Social Science Research	Introduces research design, methods, and terminology in the social sciences.	30-45 min.
Advancing Skills	APA Style: Advancing Grammar and Mechanics	Builds on foundational APA mechanics with advanced sentence-level corrections.	30-60 min.
Advancing Skills	APA Style: Writing Style	Focuses on clarity, concision, bias-free language, and tone in APA writing.	30-60 min.
Advancing Skills	Better Readers Make Better Writers	Teaches active reading strategies to improve comprehension and writing quality.	30-60 min.
Advancing Skills	Building an Argument	Guides students in constructing persuasive, evidence-based arguments in academic writing.	30-60 min.
Advancing Skills	Dissertation Writing Video Series	Provides step-by-step guidance for doctoral writing, from proposal to final manuscript.	30-60 min.
Operationalizing Your Learning	Operationalizing Your Learning	Helps students apply learned skills to real assignments and integrate strategies into daily work.	30-60 min.

Writing Certificates + Programs

Topic	Level	Points Covered	Time Required
Teaching Academic Writing Microcredential	Intermediate	Earners of the Teaching Academic Writing Through Course Curriculum have demonstrated a deep understanding of frameworks, pedagogies, and critical approaches to writing support for students across degree levels. They have learned to identify where students fall on a continuum of academic literacy and learning type and what skills and resources students need in order to advance their literacy skills. In addition, earners of this credential will apply their understanding to developing specific writing support resources customized to their own student populations. Earners complete a rigorous, self-paced 4-module course with an instructor moderator. Earners submit multiple knowledge checks and final deliverables, assessed by an instructor, to earn the credential.	One quarter-long course
Learning Academic English Certificate	Intro	The Learning Academic English Certificate is a guided series of modules that build core writing skills step by step—from developing a thesis and crafting clear sentences to practicing revision, editing, and academic integrity. By the end, students gain confidence in their writing process and earn a certificate demonstrating readiness for advanced academic work.	7 hours

Ten Minute Tips: Academic Skills Workshops

Topic	Level	Points Covered	Time Required
Goal Setting	Intro	Setting realistic academic goals Organizing tasks and deadlines	10-15 min.
Memory Strategies	Intro	Improving recall for exams and projects	10-15 min.
Procrastination: Why We Do It and How to Move Forward	Intro	Why you procrastinate and what to do about it	10-15 min.
Taking Effective Breaks	Intro	Improving retention with planned breaks	10-15 min.
The Myth of Learning Styles	Intro	Evidence-based learning methods	10-15 min.
Using TurnItIn as a Student	Intro	Understanding similarity reports, revising for originality, and avoiding plagiarism	10-15 min.
What is Academic Coaching?	Intro	Overview of academic coaching services, when to seek them, and how they can help	10-15 min.
Active Reading Strategies	Intro	Reading with purpose and retention	10-15 min.
Ethical Use of AI for Students	Intro	How to use AI tools responsibly in coursework, with attention to academic integrity	10-15 min.
What to Do If You Fall Behind in Coursework	Intro	Steps to recover from missed deadlines and strategies to get back on track	10-15 min.
Study Strategies	Intro	Effective study habits	10-15 min.
Note-Taking Strategies	Intro	Tools and techniques for academic notetaking	10-15 min.
Test-Taking Strategies	Intro	Reducing anxiety and improving performance	10-15 min.

Faculty Collaboration Opportunities

Topic	Level	Points Covered	Time Required
Consultation on Writing Assignments	Intro	Review prompts for clarity and alignment with outcomes	1 hour minimum
Co-Developed Writing Modules	Intermediate	Create reusable, discipline-specific writing lessons	Assessed after initial meeting
Faculty Development Sessions	Advanced	Training on integrating writing into the curriculum, giving feedback, and using AI responsibly	Assessed after initial meeting

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