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

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Date:
Thursday, January 16, 2025

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
CUNY School of Professional Studies
Assistant Dean, General Education and First Year Experience
Dr. Angela Francis serves as the assistant dean of general education and first year experience at the CUNY School of Professional Studies. Reporting to the associate dean of academic affairs, Angela’s portfolio includes oversight of the school’s general education program; coordination of strategies and services that support the retention and academic success of new undergraduate students; and supervision of student readiness initiatives such as the Test Flight Online Learning Simulation, Online Learning Essentials, and New Student Orientation for undergraduate degree students.

Prior to her current role, Angela enjoyed teaching writing, literature, and general education courses at CUNY for over a decade. She joined the staff at CUNY SPS in 2012 and supported general education and student readiness programming, most recently as the associate director for academic affairs. 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.