coterie, n. 1. “An organized association of persons for political, social, or other purposes; a club” 2. “A circle of persons associated together and distinguished from ‘outsiders’, a ‘set’” “A coterie of the candidate’s supporters worked hard to make sure the rally was a success.” “coterie, n.” OED Online. […]
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Today’s tip is from the archives and comes from professor and poet, Elisabeth Whitehead. My writing process consists mostly of trying to get out of my own way, at least in its initial stages. I ascribe to the Jack Kerouac school of writing […]
Categories: Tips and Tricks
With spring break right around the corner, you might be looking for a good book or two. Check this out!
Categories: Interesting Reads
Once again, the Writing Center is selling valentines to benefit the YMCA literacy program and we can’t wait! Our letterpress cards (made on the ZSR letterpress) are printed with some of our favorite poems, quotes, and […]
Categories: Holidays
Yesterday we shared a post from our archives about whether or not it’s best to take notes by hand or by computer. As a follow-up, we wanted to share an article from the Harvard Business Review about what exactly you miss when you take notes by computer – it […]
Categories: Interesting Reads
We’ve recently come across a few articles that speak to the technology-age old question: pen and paper or computer? Should I fill notebooks and binders with my handwritten notes? Or maybe I should click away on […]
Categories: Interesting Reads, Uncategorized
I can’t believe it’s already Friday. Hope you all had a great week! We sure did in the Writing Center. Here’s a peek at our week. Monday was about punctuation and its very interesting history. Tuesday we pulled from the archives and shared […]
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Do you love to write? Are you looking for new and creative outlets? Do you think a good challenge? Enter My 500 Words! According to their website, the rules are simple: Write 500 words per day, every day for 31 days. You […]
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riant, adj. “Of a person or a person’s disposition, actions, etc.: smiling, mirthful, cheerful, light-hearted. “Of a thing, esp. a landscape, place, etc.: having a pleasant aspect, agreeable to the sight, looking bright or cheerful.” “The riant little girl was always giggling. Her attitude was contagious.” “riant, adj.” […]
Categories: Word of the Week
Today’s tip (from our archives) comes from the eLearning librarian at ZSR Library, Kyle Denlinger. When I think back on all the research papers I wrote when I was in college, I’m struck by the countless hours I must have spent organizing, formatting, and […]
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