I recently saw this floating around on my Facebook newsfeed. As we’re almost a month into the new year, it’s important to think about how we approach our work and ways that we can work hard and be productive. And see the results we want! […]
Categories: Tips and Tricks
A little tidbit of a tip for today – check out more Magic Marker advice here.
Categories: Tips and Tricks
Today’s tip comes from Professor T.H.M. Gellar-Goad (@thmggphd) in the Department of Classical Languages. In many disciplines, like the analysis and criticism of ancient Greek and Roman literature in the field of Classics, writing isn’t just a product to show what you think — it’s also a tool […]
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We don’t have to tell you that studying for exams is hard work. But did you know that you should be taking study breaks? According to a recent article in the New York Times, “A growing body of evidence shows that
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Last week we shared a faculty interview with Zak Lancaster. Zak had one more piece of advice to share… Do you have any advice for a student who finds it hard to start writing? Yes, I have an abstract piece of advice and several […]
Categories: Tips and Tricks, Writing Process
We recently stumbled upon a really neat campaign put on by Shared Worlds called Hand in Hand. According to their website, “Some days you just need a little nudge…a simple reminder that you’re not alone on this path you’ve chosen. Maybe you want […]
Categories: Tips and Tricks, Writing Process
Today’s tip 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 proofreading my citations […]
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Today’s poetry tip 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 which says forget yourself […]
Categories: Poetry, Tips and Tricks
Guest Post by Professor Phoebe Zerwick In my first-year writing classes, I focus mostly on what those of us who teach writing call global issues: using evidence to support a claim, using transitions to keep focus, and organizing material for clarity and purpose. […]
Categories: Sentences, Tips and Tricks
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, however, […]
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