So recently the Oxford English Dictionary has added “LOL,” “OMG” and a heart symbol as new additions to the English language. A fellow UCWbLer expressed trepidation over…
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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.
Does this scenario sound familiar? An SNL (School for New Learning) writer comes into the writing center and sits down with a tutor to work on…
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It looks like writing communities love the symbolism that comes with Spring–new beginnings, fresh starts, germination, rebirth, etc. Not only is April National Poetry Month, as fellow…
Welcome to a new quarter, everyone, and welcome as well to April, National Poetry Month! In 1996, the Academy of American Poets designated the first National Poetry Month, and it…
If you store your work to a USB thumb-drive, you’ve probably felt the stomach-churning sensation induced by the the realization that you’ve somehow lost or destroyed it.…
Question: I am a bit confused about terminology. Should it be ‘focus group’ or ‘focused group’? For example, if I am writing the sentence, ‘The chairman is…
Its that time of year. Digication portfolios are due. If you’re like me, you’re concerned with trying to give your portfolio a little pizazz. (Because presentation is…
Question: How would I cite these two sources (MLA style): Source 1 and Source 2? Thanks, — Response: Hi —! Thanks for your question. According to the seventh…
You might ask what these things have in common. Books are often enjoyed in solitude, but on one of DePaul’s snow days earlier in February, I found…
Question: Do you have any resources that can help me communicate my thoughts on paper? Thanks, — Response Hi —! We do provide many resources on our…