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Tuesday’s Tip: Outlines

An outline can be a great way to get started with a writing assignment, especially if you don’t really know where to start! According to Purdue Owl, “For research papers, an outline may help you keep track of large amounts of information. For creative writing, an […]


Word of the Week

bruxism, n. “Involuntary or unconscious grinding or clenching of the teeth, esp. during sleep.” “After his doctor found symptoms of bruxism, the young man had to wear a retainer to bed each night.”  “bruxism, n.” OED Online. Oxford University Press, March 2017. Web. 31 May 2017.

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Word of the Week

cacoethes, n. “An evil habit.” “Jake’s cacoethes of talking out of turn caused a number of distractions in the classroom.” “cacoethes, n.” OED Online. Oxford University Press, March 2017. Web. 31 May 2017.


Tuesday Tip: Getting Started in the Writing Center

So, I hear that you’re a brand new, first-year student and you want to make sure that you’re doing everything you can to use your resources and be successful at Wake Forest. Well, you’ve come to the “write” place! If you are interested in coming […]

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Every Writer is a Chef

Today’s post comes from Fahad, one of our Writing Center tutors. Every Writer is a Chef A blank page is like an empty pot. The tough part is filling it with something to make people come back for extra helpings. Here’s the actually tough part, […]

Categories: Writing Process


Active Voice Blog

Welcome to the Active Voice Blog, the official blog of the Wake Forest University Writing Center. You can find all the information you need about the Center on our main site, but this space is reserved for students, faculty, and staff to share perspectives on writing practices and processes. We hope you’ll find something here that speaks to you!

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