Writers Guild Shindig for National Day on Writing!
Greetings all! As some of you may know, the National Day on Writing is rapidly approaching. We’ve got a lot of great things planned. Who’s sponsoring this event? I’m glad you asked! The Writing Group’s...
View ArticleICW Tips for Tutors: Setting Objectives
The In Class Workshop Team is all set to begin a new quarter, and we're more eager than ever as we've added four new members to our team! So, given that springtime is all about "new" things (three …...
View ArticleQuick Questions: Sources within Sources (Sourception?)
Part of our work at the Writing Center includes responding to “Quick Questions” asked by writers from within and beyond the DePaul community. By posting the questions from writers and answers crafted...
View ArticleQuick Questions: On Apostrophes
Question: Where do I use the apostrophe? I wanted to ensure our teams win. Is it team's win or teams' win? Or do I not use one? Response: Dear _____, Thank you for using the Writing Center’s Quick...
View ArticleQuick Questions: On Citing Commercials
Question: How would I cite a commercial in my works cited page? Response: Hello, _____, Thanks for using our Quick Question service. Hopefully my response will be of some use for you as you proceed...
View ArticleHot Topics in Writing: Rage Against the Writing Machine
The Hot Topics in Writing team has found a way to talk about prewriting that won't put you to sleep! In this episode, Matt and Mo explore the surprisingly simple side of prewriting. We discovered that...
View ArticleHot Topics in Writing Explores Writing Taboos
Matt and Mo investigate the seamy side of the written word with their Taboo Topics in Writing episode. First, Tracey H. and Matthew F. divulge their most perilous stories of when writing turns bad...
View ArticleBan Book Banning!
The first week of October is one of my favorites. I love the coming of fall, Halloween, and pumpkin spice lattes at Starbucks. I also love the idea of an entire week dedicated to celebrating...
View ArticleMentoring Made Day 1 Awesome
One of the most pivotal days so far in my experience at the UCWbL was my first day at work. I was nervous about the staff, the expectations that everyone held for me, and my abilities as a tutor....
View ArticleAsking for Help: Tutoring and Vulnerability
Asking for help is, for many people, a deeply uncomfortable experience; many people are worried about appearing weak or vulnerable, and so they never ask for help.
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