It’s becoming more common to encounter the third-person singular they online and in news reports. Other formulations gaining usage include s/he, he/she, and he or she—combinations all designed to avoid bias in reporting and binary conceptions of gender and sexuality. However, the situation in academic […]
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Guest post from Writing Center tutor Thomas. It’s often said that great papers aren’t written, they’re re-written. To be fair, after finishing a draft, it can be a daunting task to revisit your writing. Fortunately, every computer comes equipped with an valuable tool that can […]
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The Writing Center is starting to put together some writing groups for graduate students writing theses and dissertations as well as students writing undergraduate theses. We are currently recruiting participants as well as group facilitators. So what are these writing groups all about? Well, we want to provide students working on long-form writing projects with […]
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Finishing a paper can sometimes seem impossible, but it doesn’t have to be! Break down your task into manageable pieces by setting some S.M.A.R.T. goals. Specific: State exactly what it is you need to accomplish. Be as […]
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If you have stopped by this week hoping for a walk-in appointment, then you know that the center is busy! A great feature of our website is the waiting list. To add yourself to the waiting list, find the clock icon underneath the date. […]
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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 […]
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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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Have you ever visited Purdue OWL? Well, do yourself a favor and bookmark this amazing writing resource. One of the many resources they share are tips on how to write a thesis statement. Still need help? Sign up for our thesis statement writing […]
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This Tuesday’s Tips is brought to us by Dr. Eric Stottlemyer. I never like to interfere with a writer’s process if that process works or leads to a desired outcome. If Never Brainstorming works for you, then Never Brainstorm away, I say. If you’re feeling adventurous, […]
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Thinking of writing a novel during WaFoWriMo and NaNoWriMo? Here are a few great resources to help you get started. – how to start a novel right: 5 great tips – 7 ways to create a killer first line – the […]
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