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…
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.
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…
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…
The UCWbL mission statement says that writing is a component to participation in democracy. However, I recently became curious as to whether or not participation among young…
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Dear Heads
Dear UCWbLers, We hope you are all having a lovely quarter. Many of you have been asking questions, or have been looking for advice. We hope that…
Who doesn’t love family reunions? Food. Rolling through traffic for a couple hours. Food. Being questioned about your college major and plans for the rest of your…