Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance (WRSA) offers a variety of workshops to support
the goals and course objectives of instructors across all areas of study at College
of DuPage.
These workshops are available fall and spring semesters on-campus.
The workshops are designed to:
- Focus on aspects of writing, reading, and public speaking
- Be interactive by asking students to participate in guided work and discussion
- Be 50-60 minutes long depending on the workshop/instructor's needs
Please request your Mini Module(s) two weeks (or more) in advance.
It may not be possible to schedule workshops on your first choice of dates/times,
so please always add a second choice on the request form.
WRSA can accommodate up to two Mini Modules scheduled on the same day. If your requested
date is unavailable, we are happy to work with you to find a different date and time
that fits your schedule.
For more information, call Writing, Reading, Speech Assistance at (630) 942-3355.
Mini Modules are not available during summer term.
Mini Module Request Form
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to your frequently asked questions regarding the Mini Module program.
Mini Modules are adaptable to a certain point. When you request a Mini Module, we
will ask you to submit any assignments your students are currently working on and
any pertinent readings or materials, and we can incorporate these into our materials
for the workshop. For example, if we are bringing the MLA In-text Citation module
into your history class, we will use examples from the kinds of books and articles
your students will be reading for their papers; if you ask for the revision workshop,
we will incorporate material from your assignment and rubrics to guide students through
their revisions for your class.
Yes! We need you to be present for your students.
What your students should have during the workshop will vary by workshop (for Revision,
they will need their drafts.) The specific materials students need will be communicated
to you once we have discussed the workshop choice, the assignment, and your goals
for the workshop. In order to prepare your students, we ask that your students are
ready to listen, write, think, and talk.
We will provide any handouts needed for the workshops.
Mini Modules take place in your classroom, in an arranged computer lab, or the Learning
Commons classroom.
We will respond to your request within two business days if not before.
If you need to change the date for a Mini Module, please email
wrsa@cod.edu. The more notice we have, the better, especially if you wish to reschedule the Mini
Module.
WRSA coaches develop and lead workshops in addition to their primary role of providing
one-on-one academic support to COD students. To learn more about our coaches, please
see our coach biographies page.
