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“I Had an Idea…but Now It’s Gone.”
Have you ever had a brilliant idea, but when it came time to write it down couldn’t remember what it was? I had that happen recently. It was coming up for my turn to…
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PowerPoint Tips
Many times when we do a research project for a class, we are asked to present our findings to our peers. From experience I know the idea of getting up and presenting your findings…
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The Finish Line Involves a Resume – How scary!
While many college graduates, myself included, would love to sit at home in comfy pajama pants while playing Angry Birds or doing something else of minimal importance, it is at this point in our…
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What’s up for Winter?
Welcome back! We’re gearing up for a new semester of reading, writing, and speaking. Here are the services you can check out at the Writing Center this semester: Tutoring for writing and public speaking…
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Shared Learning
For me, one of the many sources of joy is helping someone understand something they were having difficulties with. It is wonderful when I see the twinkle in the eye or the proverbial light…
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Stress Relief for End of Semester Projects
Smashing the Block A little samurai action is a good way to release frustrations, but we’re not all black belts, so instead, deep breaths, and maybe a jog up and down the stairs might…
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Writing a Proposal
As you go further into the advanced coursework of your specific major, not only do you get the chance to study interesting things in greater detail, you also get the opportunity to begin participating…
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NaNoWriMo: First Drafts, Deadlines, Writer’s Block, and Parties
I am in the midst of National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo), a challenge to write a 50,000 word novel in 30 days. Since I majored in English, some people expect all types of writing…
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Even Pros Don’t get it Right the First (or Second) Time
Like any good aspiring scribe I like to read the blogs of people in the publishing world, and I recently came across two posts from BookEnds Literary Agency that made me remember something: Writers…
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Who Says You Need a Paper to Go to the Writing Center?
My favorite kind of tutoring appointment is when a student comes in with no paper at all. This might seem weird to some people not familiar with us, and for good reason. If you’re…