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Browse through our collection of online video workshops to find helpful information various academic subjects!
Structured Writing Videos
The Basic College Essay
The typical essay has a basic structure of at least five paragraphs and understanding this structure can simplify the process of writing an essay.
Video: Basic College Essay
Introductions and Conclusions
Sometimes writing the introduction and the conclusion paragraphs of an essay can be the most challenging! However, you can construct these paragraphs by answering a few simple questions.
Video: Introductions & Conclusions
Use Sources Effectively
Most college assignments require students to use outside sources to validate their points. These could be quotes, paraphrases, or summaries. By using sources effectively, you can write a stronger paper.
Video: Effectively Using Sources
Sentence Structure
At the college level, students are required to compose more complex sentences. Understanding the process of developing and building strong sentences is a powerful resource!
Video: Composing Sentences from the Level Up
Thesis Statements for Research Papers
This video discusses what a thesis statement is, how they work, and provide tips on how to create a strong thesis statement for your research writing.
Video: Thesis Statements for Research Papers
Passive Voice
In academic writing, you want to strive for an active voice where the subject is doing the action and avoid passive voice where the action is done to the subject.
Video: Passive Voice
Handouts to Assist with Writing
Grammar Videos
Comma Splices
Commas can be tricky! Understanding a few comma rules will really help develop your writing abilities. A comma splice occurs when two complete clauses are connected with a comma. Learn how to catch and correct a comma splice in this video!
Video: Comma Splices
Run-on Sentences
Run-on sentences are two complete clauses connected without punctuation. Since college level writing consists of more complex topics, it can be easy to overlook a run-on sentence. Learn how to find run-on sentences and what to do about them in this video!
Video: Run-on Sentences
Transitional Expressions
Transitional expressions are a fantastic way to lead into a sentence and smooth the reading process. Find out more in this video!
Video: Transitional Expressions
Formatting Videos
Create a Hanging Indent
A hanging indent is used to organize citations in reference pages, works cited, and bibliographies. For these citations, every line of the citation is indented other than the first line. This allows the start of each citation to hang out.
Video: How to Create a Hanging Indent
Converting Google and Word Documents
Google Docs has become a popular format for writing papers. However, sometimes college students need to convert their Google document into a Word document in order to submit it through Blackboard or other platforms.
Video: Converting Documents
APA & MLA Format for BASC Classes
Are you writing a paper for a BASC class and need to know a little more about APA and MLA format? This video will walk you through the basics of both writing styles!
A Quick Guide to APA vs. MLA Formatting: BASC
The Basics of Math Videos
Combining Signed Numbers
-9+4=?
Sometimes signed numbers can get confusing. This video is a brief reminder on how to combine positive and negative numbers:
Video: Combining Signed Numbers
Subtracting Signed Numbers
-9-(-4)= ?
It is easy to forget what to do when there seemed to be too many negative signs! This video will quickly show you what to do when you have to subtract signed numbers:
Video: Subtracting Signed Numbers
Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
(-5) x (-7)=?
Feeling overwhelmed? This video will remind you of how to multiply and divide signed numbers:
Video: Multiplying and Dividing Signed Numbers
Introduction to Mathematics
Distribution in Algebra
Distribution is an important concept to understand in order to pass algebra. This video will walk you though the process of distribution!
Video: Distribution in Algebra
Trigonometry Terminology
What do trigonometry terms mean? This video briefly explains the terms you'll encounter in trig.
Video: Trigonometry Terminology
What Even is Calculus?
What even is calculus? Check out this video to find out!
Video: What Even is Calculus?
Professional Development Videos
Resume Basics
Starting a resume for the first time? This tutorial will provide the basic, fundamental knowledge needed to construct a resume.
Video: Resume Basics
Visually Effective Resumes
In most cases, a resume is only skimmed for about 7 seconds. This makes eye control a crucial element of your resume. This video will teach you the skills to make your resume visually effective.
Video: Visually Effective Resumes
Creating Strong Resumes
Since most resumes are submitted online, one of the greatest challenges of a resume is getting it through the computer filtration system. This video will teach you tactics to make your resume stronger and more likely to pass through the filtration system!
Video: Creating Strong Resumes
Video: Email Communication
Email has been an important aspect of the professional world for a while, and 2020 has only grown the demand to communicate efficiently through email. This video will help you brush up on your email communication!
Video: Email Communication
Military Experience on Resume
Converting military skills and duties into terms that civilian employers understand, helping veterans showcase their relevant experience for civilian jobs.
VIDEO: Translating Military Experience Into a Civilian Resume
Tips from the MTS staff
Christine on Writing Research Papers
I am absolutely passionate about research and have written many research papers during my undergraduate career and in the master's program. Learn a few of my tricks to writing research papers in this video!
Video: Tips for Research Papers
Videos to Come!
