by Denise Beck, Faculty Consultant, University Writing Center My first semester of working in the UWC was fall of 2012 so this is my third semester for employment here, and it has changed my life in such significant ways. The most amazing point has been the people here and the atmosphere they create. When I …
Read Moreby Erin Ewald, Graduate Consultant, University Writing Center The Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word collaborate as “to work with another person or group in order to achieve or do something” (“Collaborate”). In the University Writing Center, tutors collaborate with students, with each other, and with instructors in order to help students to become better writers. …
Read Moreby Nicholas Dippel, Student Consultant, University Writing Center When an instructor criticizes your work, it is perfectly okay to feel disappointment and even some negative emotions towards them. They are there to teach new skills and help you refine them. This is why they are professors in the first place; they want to challenge willing …
Read Moreby Elizabeth Watness, Student Consultant, University Writing Center First off, go re-read a memorable passage from a favorite novel. Or listen to a favorite song, preferably one with words. No, seriously – go right now and queue it up on your iPod or throw in the CD. Pay particular attention to the words. The author …
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