Why Cover Letters and Resumes? The topic that I chose for my WRD 395 presentation is how to tutor career writing, more specifically cover letters and resumes.…
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.
While reflecting on my own experiences at DePaul from the various perspectives as a student, elevator, and Chicago Quarter Mentor, it became clear to me that in…
So before I answer this post’s eponymous question, I’d appreciate it if you could answer these two questions before continuing: How do you personally define flow? What’s…
Becoming a student leader can mean a lot of things depending on the university that you’re at and the specific program that you get into. Are you…
As I’m sure is the norm with many students who find their academic year coming to a close during this unfortunate and unpredictable time, it can be…
What would a story be without a hero, villain, or trusty sidekick? Arguably the most important aspect of a great piece of writing, characters act as vehicles…
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Black Like Me
I come from a line of revolutionary Black women, both known and unknown to me. This letter and my actions over the past few weeks are dedicated…
After several years living away from where I grew up, I never imagined I’d be finishing my first year of grad school in my childhood bedroom. I…
I’ve long been a fan of working from home when it comes to any project that requires extensive, sustained focus and solitude. Which was sometimes the case…
My nearly three years at the Writing Center have reached their conclusion at the end of winter quarter, and I have since received my diploma and advanced…