The Basics Expletive constructions are phrases like “there is”, “here are”, and “it seems” that typically serve to introduce the content of a sentence. Just because a…
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One of the things I’ve noticed about my job as generalist writing tutor is that it often requires difficult explanations. Most often, these will be grammatical or…
One of the most common challenges I have run into when working with EAL writers on grammar is how to set and maintain the agenda. I cannot…
Each day at the Writing Center we work with a huge variety of writers from all sorts of backgrounds. Whether they differ in age, academic experience, or…
I know that I’ve run into a wall when working with EAL writers. Often, I’ll get stumped on trying to explain grammar rules, sentence structure, and all…
When I first began working with the Collaborative for Multilingual Writing and Research (CMWR), a team tutors can join at The UCWbL that focuses on working with…
Jen Fi. led an inservice titled: “What is This and How Do I Talk About it? Confidence and Empowerment in Tutoring Grammar” on October 6th from 4-5:30pm in LPC and…
Does syntax make your head spin? Do sentence diagrams fill you with dread? Are you awash in anguish over alliteration? Or do you happen to be someone…
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Grammar and Ethos
I was looking to know more about grammar, but I think I ended up building my ethos. Over this last summer, I spent some time going through…
Romantic? Comedic? Filled with hardworking values? You betcha. Welcome to Confessions of –not a shopaholic– of an UCWbLer! Confession: I love editing. I think writing tutors, mechanics-masters,…