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In this workshop re-release, join Kristen Slone to learn how you can elevate your sentence structure as a college student.

Does your writing ever feel clunky, unclear, or just not quite “college-level”? This workshop is designed to help you smooth out awkward wording, strengthen your sentence structure, and elevate your writing for an academic audience. You’ll learn how to spot and revise unclear or wordy sentences, shift from passive voice to more direct and engaging active voice, and transform simple, basic phrasing into polished, professional prose. Through practical examples and guided practice, you’ll see how small revisions can make a big difference in clarity, tone, and impact.

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Resources mentioned in this workshop:

• 4 Types of Unnecessary Words

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In this episode on The Ally Advantage Podcast, join Dr. McClenton, Hannah Kahn, Kristin Slone, and Mariah Burkert for Part 2 of a conversation about discussion board pitfalls. The team discusses an ADDITIONAL number of common mistakes--and how to avoid them!

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In this workshop re-release, join Mariah Burkert for a conversation about AI.

In an ever-evolving technological landscape, it's easy to feel intimidated by advances like artificial intelligence. Perhaps you've wondered, "How do I use AI?" or, "If I even figure it out... am I ALLOWED to use AI?" This workshop will equip students with the principles and practical tools to leverage AI for their advantage without compromising ethical standards.

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For more information about LBC's AI philosophy and guidelines, visit this website.

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In this episode on The Ally Advantage Podcast, join Dr. McClenton, Hannah Kahn, Kristin Slone, and Mariah Burkert for a conversation about discussion board pitfalls. The team discusses a number of common mistakes--and how to avoid them!

Stay tuned for Part 2!

Resources mentioned in this workshop:

• "The ICE Method: Because Quotes Need Friends, Too" Workshop

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Join Mariah for a Bible Break on Psalm 3:5-6.

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In this workshop re-release, Professor Chantelle Patschke explores the concept of a growth mindset specifically tailored for adult learners returning to education. She emphasizes that intelligence and skills are not fixed but can be developed through effort, persistence, and effective self-talk. The session encourages viewers to reframe mistakes as learning opportunities, set realistic goals, and seek necessary support to overcome self-doubt and past educational hurdles.

To see the video version of this workshop, check out the Ally Center YouTube page!

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In this episode on The Ally Advantage Podcast, join Kristin Slone, Dr. McClenton, Hannah Kahn, and Mariah Burkert for Part 2 of their conversation about organizing your academic life. The team discusses tools that LBC provides to students that they've personally recommended and/or used, along with final recommendations for what to remember as students optimize their organization.

Resources mentioned on this episode:

• Purpose & Goals
  • Look for the SMART Goals worksheet and more
• Calendars & Productivity
  • Look for the 8-Week Calendar, the Ideal Weekly Calendar, and more!

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In this week's Bible Break, join Chantelle for a special word of encouragement to moms, based on a reading from the book, You Were Made for This.

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In this workshop re-release, Kristen Slone teaches on effectively integrating quotes in academic writing. She explained the importance of quoting, paraphrasing, and summarizing sources, emphasizing the need to always attribute information to the original author. Kristen discussed common issues with quotes, such as dropped quotes, over-quoting, and lack of analysis, and introduced the ICE method—Introduce, Cite, and Explain—as a formula for smooth quote integration.

To see the video version of this workshop, check out the Ally Center YouTube page!

Resources mentioned in this workshop:

• OWL Purdue: Quoting Others
• Excelsior OWL: Signal Phrases Activity

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In this episode on The Ally Advantage Podcast, join Kristin Slone, Dr. McClenton, Hannah Kahn, and Mariah Burkert for a conversation about organizing your academic life. The team discusses what has worked well (or not!) in their own academic organization, tools that LBC provides for staying organized inside Canvas, and additional tools that live outside of Canvas.

Stay tuned for Part 2!