BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:icalendar-ruby CALSCALE:GREGORIAN X-WR-CALNAME:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Commun ications with Peers X-WR-TIMEZONE:Pacific Time (US & Canada) BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827904665 DTSTART:20210201T230000Z DTEND:20210202T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827906714 DTSTART:20210203T020000Z DTEND:20210203T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827906715 DTSTART:20210203T230000Z DTEND:20210204T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827907740 DTSTART:20210205T020000Z DTEND:20210205T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827908765 DTSTART:20210208T230000Z DTEND:20210209T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827910814 DTSTART:20210210T020000Z DTEND:20210210T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827911839 DTSTART:20210210T230000Z DTEND:20210211T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827911840 DTSTART:20210212T020000Z DTEND:20210212T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044004Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827913889 DTSTART:20210215T230000Z DTEND:20210216T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827914914 DTSTART:20210217T020000Z DTEND:20210217T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827915939 DTSTART:20210217T230000Z DTEND:20210218T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827916964 DTSTART:20210219T020000Z DTEND:20210219T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827917989 DTSTART:20210222T230000Z DTEND:20210223T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827919014 DTSTART:20210224T020000Z DTEND:20210224T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827920039 DTSTART:20210224T230000Z DTEND:20210225T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827921064 DTSTART:20210226T020000Z DTEND:20210226T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827922089 DTSTART:20210301T230000Z DTEND:20210302T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827923114 DTSTART:20210303T020000Z DTEND:20210303T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827924139 DTSTART:20210303T230000Z DTEND:20210304T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827925164 DTSTART:20210305T020000Z DTEND:20210305T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827926189 DTSTART:20210308T230000Z DTEND:20210309T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044005Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827927214 DTSTART:20210310T020000Z DTEND:20210310T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827928239 DTSTART:20210310T230000Z DTEND:20210311T000000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827929264 DTSTART:20210312T020000Z DTEND:20210312T030000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827930289 DTSTART:20210315T220000Z DTEND:20210315T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827931314 DTSTART:20210317T010000Z DTEND:20210317T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827932339 DTSTART:20210317T220000Z DTEND:20210317T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827933364 DTSTART:20210319T010000Z DTEND:20210319T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827934389 DTSTART:20210322T220000Z DTEND:20210322T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827935414 DTSTART:20210324T010000Z DTEND:20210324T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827936439 DTSTART:20210324T220000Z DTEND:20210324T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827938488 DTSTART:20210326T010000Z DTEND:20210326T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827939513 DTSTART:20210329T220000Z DTEND:20210329T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827940538 DTSTART:20210331T010000Z DTEND:20210331T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044006Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827942587 DTSTART:20210331T220000Z DTEND:20210331T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827943612 DTSTART:20210402T010000Z DTEND:20210402T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827944637 DTSTART:20210405T220000Z DTEND:20210405T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827945662 DTSTART:20210407T010000Z DTEND:20210407T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827946687 DTSTART:20210407T220000Z DTEND:20210407T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827948736 DTSTART:20210409T010000Z DTEND:20210409T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827950785 DTSTART:20210412T220000Z DTEND:20210412T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827951810 DTSTART:20210414T010000Z DTEND:20210414T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827952835 DTSTART:20210414T220000Z DTEND:20210414T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827953860 DTSTART:20210416T010000Z DTEND:20210416T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827954885 DTSTART:20210419T220000Z DTEND:20210419T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827955910 DTSTART:20210421T010000Z DTEND:20210421T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827957959 DTSTART:20210421T220000Z DTEND:20210421T230000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTAMP:20260720T044007Z UID:tag:localist.com\,2008:EventInstance_35609827958984 DTSTART:20210423T010000Z DTEND:20210423T020000Z DESCRIPTION:ALI Writing Labs are informal online weekly workshops run by US C native English speaking students who will assist international students in drafting their academic and professional writing and communications. Th ese workshops will help prepare students to engage in deeper discussions w ith their professors and connect students with additional writing resource s at USC.\n\nEach week in the program will focus on a specific topic and w riting prompt. Students are encouraged to prepare responses to the prompts ahead of time and come to the sessions with these writing samples so that they can be discussed and receive instant feedback on the samples during the workshop. \n\nALI Writing Labs aim to create an informal atmosphere to help students gain confidence in the English writing and inquiry skills.\ n\n \n\nSpring 2021 Schedule\n\nFeb. 1 - April 22\, 2021Mondays & Wednesda ys @ 3pmTuesdays & Thursdays @ 6pm \n\nWeekly Topics Schedule\n\nWeek 1: F ebruary 1-5th\, 2021Topic:Writing American ResumesPrompt:Write a one page resume.Tips: Use action verbs to explain your previous and current experi ences with specific positive outcomes. We also suggest you bring a job pos ting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific feedback for your tail ored resume. Week 2: February 8-12th\, 2021Topic:Messaging Your Native Eng lish Speaking PeersPrompt:Bring an email you’ve written to a classmate o r imagine you need to discuss a problem with a teammate for a project and write a short email to them. Tips: Your email should be around 2-3 sentenc es and should include a greeting and closing.Consider how you message peer s in group projects.Week 3: February 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Cover LettersPro mpt:Bring in or prepare the first paragraph of a cover letter for a job in which you are interested.Tips: The first paragraph should be 5 sentences or less\, where you introduce yourself\, the position you are interested i n\, and how you learned of the opportunity.We recommend bringing the job d escription for the position you’re interested in to the Writing Lab sess ion\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 4: Februar y 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Answering Application Questions for Clubs & MoreProm pt:Bring in a response you wrote to a short application question for a job \, leadership position\, or school application.If you do not have one\, wr ite a one paragraph response to the following prompt: Describe an event or success in your life that led you to a realization about yourself or your leadership capabilities. Tips: Focus on your strengths and highlight your achievements.Show through examples.Week 5: March 1-5th\, 2021 Topic:Bio S tatementsPrompt:Write a one paragraph bio statement for LinkedIn describin g your education\, job experience\, and any other important fact that you would like to share about yourself. Tips:We also recommend bringing a des cription for a job in which you are interested in and your LinkedIn profil e page\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback. Week 6: Mar ch 8-12th\, 2021 Topic:Writing Professional and Academic Emails (Anahi)Pro mpt:Write an email in 2 to 3 sentences to a professor where you ask a ques tion about a grade that you received. Tips:Include a subject line\, greet ing\, and farewell. Week 7: March 15-19th\, 2021 Topic:Academic Presentat ionsPrompt:Bring a previous powerpoint presentation you’ve made or write an outline for a short 5-10 slide academic presentation. Tips:Choose a to pic in your field.Show the progression of your presentation from start to finish.Briefly write about what you are going to cover on each slide. Week 8: March 22-26th\, 2021Topic:Emailing Potential EmployersPrompts:Write a short email introducing yourself to a company\, organization\, or person for whom you are interested in working.Tips: Your email should be around 2 -3 sentences and include a greeting and farewell. Write about how you hear d about the company\, and mention any documents that you have attached to the email (resume\, cover letter\, etc.)We recommend bringing in a descrip tion for a job or organization in which you are interestedWeek 9: March 29 - April 2nd\, 2021Topic:Writing a BlogPrompt:Write a draft of a blog post you are interested in sending in to the ALI Life and Times blog\, another website for publication or your own personal blog! If you are unsure of wh at to write\, bring in a few topics you are interested in and an introduct ory paragraph. Tips: Show through examples and experiences the story you w ant to tell.Remember you are telling a story! Make your writing engaging a nd interesting\, as if you are talking to a peer.A blog post typically ran ges from 500-1\,000 words and is written in the first personFor more inspi ration\, see the ALI Life & Times blog. \n\nWeek 10: April 5-9th\, 2021Top ic:Academic Proposals and AbstractsPrompt:Write an abstract (200 words or less) that could be used in a research or conference proposal on a paper y ou have written or a research project you have done. Your abstract should act as a snapshot of what your research or a conference presentation about your research will be about.Tips: Use action verbs to describe the resear ch you are talking about.Engage your reader by describing why the research is important\, innovative\, or interesting.Week 11: April 12-16th\, 2021 Topic:Cover Letters for Your Summer Job: Expanding on Previous Responsibil itiesPrompt:Bring in a previous cover letter you’ve used to apply for a job or prepare a paragraph within a cover letter that expands on responsib ilities you’ve had and what experience you gained from them.Tips:This pa ragraph can build on the first paragraph of a cover letter covered from We ek 3.You should tie your experiences to how they would benefit you in the new position.We recommend bringing the job description for the position yo u’re interested in to the Writing Lab session\, so you can receive more individualized peer feedback.Week 12: April 19-23rd\, 2021 Topic:Resumes f or Your Summer Job or InternshipPrompt:Bring a one page resume.Tips:Make s ure you write about your professional and/or academic experiences using ac tion verbs to explain your previous and current experiences with specific positive outcomes. Focus on highlighting skills that you know will be used at this job.Explain how you can contribute to the company in a short-term time frame.Think about how you can make yourself stand out from other app licants\, as internships are typically highly competitive.We also suggest you bring a job posting to help the Writing Labs Leaders give specific fee dback for your tailored resume. Email hacco@usc.edu if you have any questi ons. LOCATION: SUMMARY:ALI Writing Labs - Practice Written English as a Second Communicati ons with Peers URL;VALUE=URI:https://calendar.usc.edu/event/ali_writing_labs_-_practice_wr itten_english_as_a_second_communications_with_peers CATEGORIES:Lecture / Talk / Workshop CATEGORIES:Student Life END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR