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Scrawl Sneak Peek!

Greetings DePaul! On this week’s episode of the lovely Scrawl Radio show, we will be discussing the application process as well as hiring, particularly for DePaul’s very…

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Mobile Technology and Creating Work Spaces

It’s no secret that UCWbLers are proud of the new space we occupy in the SAC.  With modern decor, ample, open seating, and a tech-friendly infrastructure, it’s…

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Peer Writing Tutoring

Who Wants to Be a Peer Writing Tutor?

Who wants to play… would you make a good peer writing tutor? I don’t know about you, but as much as I love reality TV, sometimes I…

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Peer Writing Tutoring Writing about Writing

Asking for Help: Tutoring and Vulnerability

Asking for help is, for many people, a deeply uncomfortable experience; many people are worried about appearing weak or vulnerable, and so they never ask for help.

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New Media Peer Writing Tutoring Writing about Writing

Preparing My First Inservice

On February 18, I presented my first inservice (a staff professional development event for UCWbLers) about Using Assistive Technology in Writing Centers and, thankfully, I didn’t have…

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Peer Writing Tutoring Writing about Writing

Job Perks of the UCWbL

In my job experiences as a college student, I’ve always basked in the tiny perks that come with the work. I used to work at a suit…

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Peer Writing Tutoring

Written Feedback Techniques-Genres

Recently, I have gotten emails or comments from past writers on the written  feedback that I had given them. These thank yous are not something I get…

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Peer Writing Tutoring Research Writing about Writing

The UCWbL on American Idol (SPOILER ALERT: Simon gets fired)

You can take a peer writing tutor out of the UCWbL, but you can’t take the UCWbL out of a peer writing tutor.  One quarter into my…

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IWCWeek 2015 A Day in the Life of the DePaul University Center for Writing-Based Learning (UCWbL) #IWCWeek

IWCWeek 2015  A Day in the Life of the DePaul University Center for Writing-Based Learning (UCWbL) #IWCWeek Elizabeth Coughlin and James Neisen, UCWbL, @DePaulUCWbL Every day in the…

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ScrawlS11E13 Secret Agent Tutoring at 826Chi

Hello Scrawl Nation! This week we had the pleasure of bringing on fellow UCWbLer, Amber Slater, to share her experience volunteering at 826Chi. This secret agent-themed writing…