St. Edward’s University Writing CenterReading as ProofreadingOne of the simplest and most effective things you can do to review your own work is to read it aloud. This helps with low stakes and high…Nov 2, 2017Nov 2, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterThe Three Index CardsOne of the most challenging times for a student, especially in a First Year Writing course, or in any class with writing, is navigating the…Oct 23, 2017Oct 23, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterI often find myself giving students this note: “Anything occurring in a text (print, digital, or…The late Brenda Ueland inspired me as a young writer. I have always tried to incorporate much of what she says when encouraging student…Oct 10, 2017Oct 10, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterSome Thoughts on “Academic Writing”The semester has just begun. I cannot help but think of the new Freshmen because I have taught First Year Writing for the last three years…Sep 7, 2017Sep 7, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterHow to Be a Scholar in a Digital EnvironmentLeveraging chaos to make intentional choices about your research and writing processes.May 31, 2017May 31, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterGiving Shape to a Stream-of-Consciousness DraftOutlines aren’t just for prewriting, you know.May 31, 2017May 31, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterHacking Your ProofreadTrick your brain into catching errors.May 16, 2017May 16, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterDifferences between Abstracts and Introductions in APA StyleThey’re not the same.Mar 28, 2017Mar 28, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterWriting Exercise: Mimicry, Part 2How to borrow from the writing styles of others.Mar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017
St. Edward’s University Writing CenterWriting Exercise: Mimicry, Part IHow to develop your writing style by trying on others.Feb 21, 2017Feb 21, 2017