Throughout the year Charter Oak State College celebrates its adult students and their commitment to reaching their educational goals, but most especially, we do so during Non-Traditional Student Week.  During this special week of November 5th, Charter Oak will be offering the following events and workshops.  Please join us!

Reservations Required

Monday, November 5th          6:30 to 8:00 p.m.

Worried because you haven’t written a research paper in a while?   We’ve got the answer:
How to Correctly Cite a Research Paper

Dr. Maryanne LeGrow will show you how to correctly cite information including proper form for electronic resources.  Penalties for plagiarism, even if it’s unintentional, can be harsh.  The best way to avoid even the suspicion of this academic offense is to be well informed. Come to learn, ask questions and prepare yourself to write a well-researched and documented paper..

Tuesday, November 6th           6 to 8 p.m.

The Virtual Job Search – Taking a Look at the Virtual Job Search Process:  Getting Started, Managing your Resume, and Adapting to the Online Environment

Has it been a while since you’ve applied for a job?  Do you wish you knew more about electronic resumes, using job search engines, and presenting yourself well in the electronic age? Let our two career experts help to turn you into a tech savvy job applicant for 2008!   Light dinner included. 

Wednesday, November 7th    7 to 8 p.m. Eastern Time

We repeat the session described above but in an online format.  Meet us in Charter Oak’s chat room at www.charteroak.edu and click on the “Virtual Job Search – Online Chat” in the News and Events section of Charter Oak’s homepage.  7-8 p.m.

Thursday, November 8th         7 to 8 p.m.

How to Write a Concentration Essay and Tips on How to Write the Academic Autobiography

Join members of the COSC faculty for an informal discussion of the Concentration Essay or the Academic Autobiography. Bring your questions and get expert advice.   Not only will you get some helpful hints, but you’ll also have the opportunity to meet other students struggling with the same issues you are.  Milk and cookies will be served to calm any lingering nervousness!

All events are free of charge.  Reservations required except Wednesday’s chat.  Please contact Linda Larkin at llarkin@charteroak.edu or call her at (860) 832-3841.