Dr. Ryan Shirey has some great advice for those tackling final papers this week! 1) Write with and in response to any texts that you’re supposed to be using. Don’t wait to “add quotations later.” Your professors want to see you engaging meaningfully with […]
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Getting started on your paper is often the hardest part of the process. We recently ran across a cool video that might offer a bit of encouragement. And if that doesn’t do it, a quote from Anne Lamott just might motivate you to write […]
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ZSR and the The Writing Center are teaming up to bring you the #myzsr Guide to Finals Week– a weekly series of valuable advice, tried-and-true strategies, and insider information to help you survive THRIVE during exam week! Week Two: Finding Your Happy Place. […]
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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 […]
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We recently ran across a cool article in Fast Company that shares easy yoga techniques you can do to feel better at work (or class). What do you think? Could you incorporate these mindful exercises into your study routine? You might see the Writing […]
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It’s still November so we’re still celebrating NaNoWriMo! While not quite right for academic writing, great tips for sure if you’re participating in NaNoWriMo (or doing any kind of personal/creative work).
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ZSR and the The Writing Center are teaming up to bring you the #myzsr Guide to Finals Week– a weekly series of valuable advice, tried-and-true strategies, and insider information to help you survive THRIVE during exam week! Week One: 5 Research Hacks to […]
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So you have a paper that you really want to review with someone, but all of the Writing Center appointments are filled up. Now what? – Get on the waitlist. WCOnline has a great waitlist feature that will actually text you when an appointment opens up. Click […]
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