The answer is no, but Roman Mars at 99% Invisible can explain why Chicago’s is the best. Judging by the the North American Vexillological Society’s five principles of flag design,…
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.
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Oh, now that’s awkward…
Sometimes, for some people, being an undergraduate tutor is just not good enough. Most students don’t really pay much attention, don’t even bother to ask, especially our…
When you read the private journals and miscellany of famous authors and artists, you feel embarrassed, humbled, and surprised all at once. It can come as a shock that the…
Directive tutoring has been on my mind for a couple of weeks now, ever since re-working my UCWbL portfolio to be specific, so I figured it was…
I recently discovered this lovely blog consisting of pictures of authors scribbling advice for aspiring writers on their hands. The authors are mainly fantasy authors, but…
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Tutoring via Webcam
Here at the UCWbL, we like to keep up with the times. Therefore, without further ado, let me introduce our latest appointment option: tutoring via webcam! As…
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Om, not um
What’s so wrong with being quiet? Susan Cain’s TED Talk The Power of Introverts sparked this question last week in the Loop Writing Center. In America, we…
When creating a Digication page we all seem to stress over getting the coding right. Do we want borders or not? What color should the background be?…
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Facebooking for knowledge
I’m finishing my Master’s degree here at DePaul very soon, but I have to admit something. Some of the most interesting things I’ve learned in the past…
WE’RE BACK! HURRAH! HUZZAH! HUZOO! Hey Conversation & Culture friends! How was spring break? Did you go to Disney World? Miami? I know a couple people wanted…