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Getting Another Perspective

Reflecting on my past appointments, I think that, sometimes, when a writer hasn’t wanted to be tutored or has been resistant to tutoring, it’s because they don’t…

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Applying for Graduate School-Part 2: The Personal Statement

Writing about yourself is the worst. How do you not sound like you’re gloating? Are you actually capturing what you’re all about? And this process is even…

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A Beginner’s Guide to APA Citations and Formatting

Over the past three weeks, I have had a lot of appointments that have centered around APA formatting and citations. Many students have had questions (and frustrations!)…

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5 Improvisation Rules Applied To Peer Tutoring

Upon starting classes at Second City back in October, I was surprised to find A) how quickly I fell in love with this cult, and B) how much…

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Applying to Graduate School, the GRE

Are you thinking about applying for graduate school? Most schools will require you to take the dreaded GRE—the test meant to determine how well you would do…

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Pinterest You Life: UCWbL Style! Part Four

Have you ever heard of the word “hack”? I’m not talking about computer hacking, but rather “hacks” as in innovative methods that aim to simplify your life…

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Grammar and Gender

When we were revising the handbook last summer, we decided to use the singular they. Although this may seem like a small thing, I think/I hope it…

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Graphic Design Crash Course, Part 4: Consistency

It’s ePortfolio season at DePaul. Programs that require students to submit portfolios as graduation requirements are wrapping up, job and internship applications are being prepared as the end…

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Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style! Part 3

Cue blog post number three for Pinterest Your Life: UCWbL Style. Today’s post is on motivation! Since we are approaching the end of the academic year, you’re…

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Graphic Design Crash Course, Part 3: Movement & Directional Force

It’s ePortfolio season at DePaul. Programs that require students to submit portfolios as graduation requirements are wrapping up, job and internship applications are being prepared as the end…