Write Like a Pro! Essays, Academic Integrity, and AI

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Date:
Tuesday, August 25, 2026

Time:
6:00 PM-7:00 PM, Eastern

Location:
Online via Zoom

Feeling unsure about your writing skills as an adult student? You're not alone! Join us for an engaging webinar where you’ll gain insights and techniques to help you succeed in your first semester. During this webinar, we’ll cover:

1. Leveling-up your writing: Unlock the secrets to writing powerful essays and other assignments that convey your ideas and captivate your readers. From structuring your arguments to polishing your prose, gain practical strategies to elevate your writing game.

2. Mastering Academic Integrity: Did you know it's possible to plagiarize yourself? We'll dive into the essentials of academic honesty, including how to cite sources effectively, avoid plagiarism, and uphold integrity in your assignments--including with AI tools.

3. Key--and free!--resources that can help: Life's easier when you have the tools you need. Writing is too. We'll provide you with no-cost resources that can make your writing tasks easier and more effective.

Presenter:

Angela Francis
Angela Francis
Associate Director, Student Success
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Dr. Angela Francis serves as the Associate Director of Student Success at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. In this role, she supports initiatives that promote student engagement, persistence, and academic success, with a focus on helping students navigate their educational journey and achieve their goals.

Prior to her current role, Angela served in Academic Affairs, where she oversaw the School's general education program and coordinated student readiness and first-year experience initiatives. Her work included leadership of programs such as the Test Flight Online Learning Simulation, Online Learning Essentials, and New Student Orientation for undergraduate degree students.

Before transitioning to academic administration, Angela taught writing, literature, and general education courses at CUNY for more than a decade. She joined the staff at CUNY SPS in 2012 and has held several roles supporting student success and academic initiatives.

Angela also experienced firsthand the value of a CUNY education. She earned her BA in English as a Macaulay Honors College student at the City College of New York and holds a PhD in English from the CUNY Graduate Center.