The weather outside may have been frightful, but members of the Collaborative for Multilingual Writing and Research (CMWR) found a delightfully warm and green corner of the…
Category: Writing about Writing
Lessons, tips, and reflections on being writers; especially discussing the process of composing words, different genres and their related techniques, and meaningful glimpses into their growth as authors, tutors, and readers.
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…
When I was assigned a poem analysis paper in my ENG 220 class, I had no idea where to begin. After all, I was only a freshman…
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.
Hey folks, take a few moments to think about this: it’s always entertaining to put stock in all kinds of ideologies that are fun and quirky, especially…
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…
According to the linguists Steven Weisler and Slavoljub P. Milekic, in their book Theory of Language, they estimate that “an average-educated English-speaking adult knows more than 50,000 words.” Most…
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Being an EDGE at the UCWbL
What is the DePaul’s EDGE Program? The DePaul EDGE Program is a year-long program that provides a select group of first-year students with an opportunity to participate…
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…
As many of you may know, last week was a very exciting week for writing centers around the world. It was International Writing Centers Week! Part of…