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…
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.
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…
Winter quarter is nearly half done, and I’m sure everyone knows what that means. Mid-terms are over, the snow is starting to melt, and the UCWbL’s winter…
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Make Reading Work for You
One of the most important things for bettering your writing is something that feels it is frequently forgotten. When you think of English class in high school…
5, 6, 7, 8 Let’s take the time to contemplate . . . the eruption of slogans we have seen and heard in the past year, from…
Question I was wondering the correct way to cite a source by using foot notes (MLA format). I’ve never used them before and I have a paper…
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A Review of Virgil
A few days ago, the online resource ‘Virgil’ was brought to my attention. This helpful writing tool was developed by the University of Texas’ Writing Center, Undergraduate…