tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47618925761686840852024-03-24T16:31:59.362-07:00Cedar Crest College Writing Center BlogHelpful information from the Cedar Crest College writing center staff!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-31969272143482131342015-01-14T09:33:00.004-08:002015-01-14T09:56:52.329-08:00We are Happy to Be Here!By: Eileen<br />
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As the new semester approaches, I have been thinking about the work of the writing center and how it fits into the campus as a whole. Honestly, I always think about this. But over break is when I have time to read and look around at what my colleagues across the country are doing.<br />
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I recently came across this gem of a YouTube video while conducting serious writing center internet research:<br />
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This ecstatic, fun video captures part of the essence of the writing center world and reminds me why I love being a part of it. A quick YouTube search will turn up hundreds of these WC videos from all over the country. There are serious instructional videos, but mostly you will find funny parodies of popular songs, grammar themed spoofs of the <i>Harry Potter</i> series, or dance videos like this one. They are all produced by the peer tutors in each center to share with their fellow students. There is a mixture of professionalism and play in these videos that shows at once the dedication of these writing centers' staff members along with their ability to engage with other students as equals.<br />
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There are few spaces in the "real world" where these two elements are balanced. The writing center as a workplace allows writing tutors to become professionals, improve communication and social skills, and to have fun. I hope this is how we present ourselves in the Cedar Crest Writing Center. And I hope that any members of the campus community who visit us will be as happy to be there as we are.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-4832097252329020872014-11-17T07:51:00.002-08:002014-11-17T07:51:35.977-08:002014 Scary Story Contest<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Writing Center held a two sentence scary short story contest for Halloween this year. Students posted their stories on the center's <a href="https://www.facebook.com/cccwritingcenter" target="_blank">facebook page</a>. The winner's story was terrifying and entertaining! Congrats Emily!</div>
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Emily's story:<br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-63170735780578374862014-09-02T12:11:00.000-07:002014-09-02T12:11:08.594-07:00Why Do You Need the Writing Center?The Writing Center is a great place that is nestled within the Academic Services wing in Curtis Hall, room 103. Writing consultants are ready and willing to help students with their essays and other assignments, there are comfy armchairs, and coffee and teas to drink.<br />
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Okay, maybe our coffee isn't as pretty as the picture above, but it does have caffeine. <br />
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Many students do not take advantage of this incredible service. Why do YOU need to visit the writing center?<br />
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1. Perhaps you have always written well, and you have decent grades. You may not think you need help with your writing. Even the best writers need editors to review their work and help them to become stronger. The consultants are ready and willing to help you find the strengths and weaknesses you have in your academic writing so you can go from decent grades to excellent grades.<br />
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2. Freshmen may have done well in high school, and many are prepared to tackle a college level essay, but sometimes the expectations of college level academic work can be overwhelming. Writing consultants can help you hone your writing skills so you can excel in your first year essays.<br />
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3. Many students come to Cedar Crest later in their life as SAGE students. This can be difficult when it has been years since you last took a class, and the expectations may have changed since that time. The writing consultants can bring you up to speed and get you ready to find success in your writing assignments. The Writing Center realizes the complex schedules you may keep, and offer a variety of times to schedule appointments.<br />
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4. Even the strongest writer can become predictable, or have a writing crutch that may stand out to a professor. This can impact your grade. It never hurts to have someone else look over your papers to pick up on the little things that are easily missed.<br />
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5. The semester can get crazy when you have multiple papers due and midterms or finals looming over you. This leads to a lack of sleep, feeling overwhelmed, and making simple mistakes you would not normally make. Writing consultants can help you when you are overwhelmed by catching mistakes. If you come to us early on, we can even help you with your brainstorming, and how best to organize your work.<br />
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6. Cedar Crest is proud of its diversity, but for students who come to us from other countries, the transition can be difficult. Whether English is your second language or not, the writing styles and expectations may differ. There are so many other stresses that come from acclimating to another culture, let us help you with the writing.<br />
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The Writing Center is here to cater to all Cedar Crest College students, and it can help you reach your writing potential. As the new semester begins, please come see us, sign up to make appointments, and join our Facebook page. We can't wait to get to know you!Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-42190404914827635182014-08-28T08:14:00.002-07:002014-08-28T08:27:15.572-07:00When do you need The Writing Center<div style="text-align: left;">
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When do you need The Writing Center? NOW!<br />
There is a trend at The Writing Center. Appointments tend to be few and far between early on in the semester, but as midterms and finals approach, the writing consultants find themselves booked. Students panic, and papers do not get the time and attention they really need.<br />
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The semester has just started, and you may think it is too early to make an appointment. After all, the essay you saw in your syllabus isn't due until the end of the semester, but this is where you are wrong. </div>
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Writing consultants are not here to just look over your papers and fix your grammatical errors. There is a great place online called Smart Thinking, and they can do that for you. Writing consultants are here to help you brainstorm, to show you how to make a strong thesis, to help you find your strengths and utilize them, while seeking your weaknesses to help you defeat them. You can become more confident in your writing by working with a consultant, and these lessons will stick with you throughout your educational career.<br />
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<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-79822034101733122222014-07-02T12:40:00.000-07:002014-07-07T12:35:57.915-07:00Summer Reading!<br />
<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Title_page_William_Shakespeare%27s_First_Folio_1623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/8c/Title_page_William_Shakespeare%27s_First_Folio_1623.jpg" height="320" id="irc_mi" style="margin-top: 0px;" width="200" /></a><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The last blog post addressed the challenge of summer writing, but for those rainy days when you need to be inspired, or lose yourself in another world, perhaps you should pick up a book to read. Summer provides students with the chance to read books for pleasure. While you may have thoroughly enjoyed your book on human resource management, algebra, biology, and Shakespeare, it is nice to choose your own book.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">The used bookstore, Another Story at 524 N 18th St in Allentown, is a great place to start. While ereaders can be great for people on the go, and traveling, sometimes it is best to just hold a book. There is nothing that compares to the smell of a book when you open its pages to explore the world in a new way. For a new book, there is the feeling of the binding as it begins to crease for the first time with your touch, and a used book can hold the wrinkles and folds of well-loved pages for years to come. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">From the classic masterpieces that fill literature courses, bringing an understanding to the centuries past and the lives lived during those times, to the current novels filling bookstore shelves that provide a different facet of the same revered stories, there is much to choose from. Here are a few story ideas to help you pick some summer reading to enjoy.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Cedar Crest gives the group of incoming freshman a book to read before the school year starts, but this book would be a great read for everyone. The title of the book is <i>Do It Anyway</i>: The New Generation of Activists, by Courtney E. Martin. If this is a book you would like more information on, I am providing the Amazon link. </span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 11px;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">For some great classics, check out this list of 25 American classic books: <a href="http://www.businessinsider.com/25-america-classic-books-to-read-2014-1?op=1">25 American classics</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Still stuck, check this list out for more inspiration: <a href="http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/4248401/100-novels-everyone-should-read.html">100 Novels Everyone Should Read</a></span></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;">Summer has set in, and for those who are not taking summer courses, the homework and papers piled up are a thing of the past...until fall semester begins. The last thing you may want to think about is writing. The weather is nice, the beach sounds like a great option for the summer. Some of you may be taking summer classes and plan to continue the academic work with only a small break. While the idea of spending your free time writing could seem a bit daunting, it can be fun.</span> </div>
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Creative writing is a great outlet for many people. It can be as simple as writing in a daily journal, tackling a daily prompt, writing poetry, or as complex as tackling a novel. Rainy summer days, with a fresh story in mind, can challenge you to do something you never imagined. There are many sites online that give out daily writing prompts and this can help you if you get stuck on what to write about. </div>
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While the academic writing can burn you out, you may be surprised by how much creative writing can inspire you. It is not for everyone, but some people may not realize a novelist lives inside of them until they put their ideas down and run with them. <br />
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Here are some great blogs to help you get in the mood to write:<br />
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Check out "The Write Practice," which is a great blog/site created by Joe Bunting and contributed to by other aspiring authors.<br />
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Another great site is "Goins, Writer," written by Jeff Goins. He answers lot of questions and helps people on the path to great writing and publication.<br />
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Larry Brooks, bestselling author, and writing blog writer, provides a plethora of information in his blog, "Story Fix."<br />
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These are just a few of the thousands of blogs out there that can help to teach and inspire you. So when the pool is closed, the rain pours, the heat becomes too much, or you want to try something different, take a plunge into your heart and create a story. You may surprise yourself.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;">Commas are one of the most difficult grammar concepts to grasp, and one of the most common comma confusions is regarding appositives. "What in the world are appositives?" you may ask. Well, in simple terms an appositive is a </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><u>noun</u></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"> or </span><b style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"><u>noun phrase</u></b><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; text-align: left;"> which renames or redefines a noun right next to it. Let me give you some examples.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) My <span style="color: #0b5394;">brother</span></span><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> <span style="color: #38761d;">L</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">iam</span> lives in California.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">See how Liam only renames brother? It doesn't really add extra information about brother.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">Violet</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, <span style="color: #38761d;">m</span></span><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">y purple </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">cat</span></span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">, is the strangest cat in the neighborhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Again, Violet only renames cat without adding outside information. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Did you notice the two commas around the appositive in the second example, and none around the appositive in first example? Sometimes the noun is too general without the appositive, and the meaning of the sentence changes without it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">If I took out Liam in the first example, I will be left with:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) My <span style="color: #0b5394;">brother</span> lives in California.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Which brother? Liam, Jacob, John, Bobby, or Tommy? The sentence is now too general to give the message it gives with the appositive. Therefore, it needs no commas; all the information is essential.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In the second example, taking out the appositive will leave:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) <span style="color: #0b5394;">Violet</span> is the strangest cat in the neighborhood.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">This sentence remains specific to the one cat, <span style="color: #0b5394;">Violet</span>, even though the reader no longer knows that it is my cat. It gives the same message with and without the appositive. In this case, you need commas on either side of the appositive. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">1) The vacation <span style="color: #0b5394;">house</span>, <span style="color: #38761d;">a large contemporary villa</span>, was near the beach.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #38761d;">A large contemporary villa</span> just renames the noun <span style="color: #0b5394;">house</span>. Again, because the sentence works without the appositive, you must place commas on either side of it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2) M</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">y college begins its new semester in </span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><span style="color: #0b5394;">August</span>, <span style="color: #38761d;">the most sweltering month of the year</span>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In this example, <span style="color: #0b5394;">August</span> is being redefined as <span style="color: #38761d;">the most</span> </span><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">sweltering month of the year</span><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">. Had the appositive been in the middle of the sentence, it would have needed two commas. However, as it is at the end, the period takes the place of the second comma.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">3) <span style="color: #38761d;">The first president of the U.S.</span>, <span style="color: #0b5394;">George Washington</span> was a general during the Revolutionary War. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">4) <span style="color: #38761d;">The author of The Lord of the Rings</span>, <span style="color: #0b5394;">J. R. R. Tolkien</span> was a legendary linguist.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">In number three and four, the appositive comes at the beginning of the sentence. Therefore, the same rule applies as example two except the first comma is dropped instead of the second one.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Although appositives may seem like a difficult concept in the beginning, being aware of what they are can help you notice them in your reading. As you become more familiar with appositives, start to incorporate them in your writing. With steady progress, you will soon be a pro!</span></div>
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“I came to
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Of course
you do. But, as much as you don’t want to hear it, Writing 100 is not just a
piece of the liberal arts curriculum necessary for graduation. Writing is a
skill that will give you an edge in every aspect of your life—not just to make
an intriguing twitter post.</div>
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Writing is
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ability to organize and process information, to be clear and concise, and to
fine tune your work. </div>
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Yes, you
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our increasingly digital universe, faster and more concise communication is
necessary: It could make the difference between a job and unemployment.</div>
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So the next
time you complain about trudging through the rain or snow to a dank Blaney
basement room, remember that you are learning skills that you can use in
real-time, for what matters to you. Whether it’s a cover letter, lab report, marketing
pitch, documentary log, or personal statement, writing is equivalent to success.
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Don’t let
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For some more
information, check out this list of “What Makes Writing So Important?” from
Marquette University: <a href="http://www.marquette.edu/wac/WhatMakesWritingSoImportant.shtml">http://www.marquette.edu/wac/WhatMakesWritingSoImportant.shtml</a>. </div>
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<span style="color: blue;">The Problem with Prewriting</span></h2>
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<span style="font-weight: normal;"> <span style="color: blue;"></span> How many times have you heard about the
writing process, seen diagrams, listened to professors as they explain the
writing stages?<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The steps to writing have been
drilled into us, but there is a serious problem with the prewriting process;
people skip it and start out with the writing stage.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></h4>
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Prewriting is a crucial element
in the development of good writing.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When
you are assigned an essay, you should always take time to think about it, plan
it, research it, plan some more, and outline your main ideas.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">One of the best ways you can break through the ominous writer's block, which can inhibit the flow of words on your screen, is to brainstorm.</span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> You can make a list of random ideas, a flow chart, a diagram, a jumble of sentences with possible connections. Brainstorming can be twenty minutes of freewriting, it can be the exploration of a topic from various perspectives, it can be a list, pictures, or anything that helps you to get your creative juices flowing. Once you have some great concepts or ideas, try to connect them, make sense of them, and explore how they can work together. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> After you have your topic and some great ideas, you can begin an outline. From your introduction to your main ideas and conclusion, you should organize your ideas in a way that makes sense and flows. This will help you to develop your thesis and to create a strong essay that keeps the reader on track. </span></div>
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<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> While there are many other things that should be considered in the development of a great paper, prewriting should come first.</span></div>
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inspiration on the internet for a story, I stumbled upon a gem on one of my
favorite websites, Tumblr. It is an entire Tumblr page solely dedicated to
providing writing prompts. Looking for ideas to write about can be difficult
and time-consuming. Therefore, I wanted to share some of my favorite writing
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I recently came upon a list that described the Do's and Don'ts of writing a paper from the University of Tartu. I wanted to share this list, not because I found it amusing, but also because it seemed pretty relevant to what I see here in the Writing Center.<br />
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Here is my (abridged) version of 10 Do's and Don'ts when writing a paper:<br />
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DO be conscious that phases of writing exist and differs person to person. One person may benefit from writing a complete introduction first while others like to dive right into the body.<br />
DON'T go into a paper without any plan!<br />
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DO define your topic! Then refine it with a good hypothesis.<br />
DON'T attempt to cover everything that your class has taught you within the semester.<br />
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DO collect information that is relevant to your topic and make sure you take good notes. This will make the highly feared citation process easier.<br />
DON'T copy word-for-word from a resource. It's not cool and it's plagiarism.<br />
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DO write on a regular basis. Pace through the paper.<br />
DON'T write the night before a paper is due or "when you're in the mood".<br />
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DO organize your arguments and explain each step.<br />
DON'T accumulate facts without any explanation.<br />
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DO write first, correct later.<br />
DON'T expect a perfect rough draft. It's rough for a reason.<br />
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DO realize writing is a learning process. Hence the existence of the WC!<br />
DON'T set high standards for the first draft. It'll frustrate you more.<br />
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DO be trouble-shooting oriented when writing. Go back one phase in your writing process and re-work it until you have overcome the issue. If you get stuck ask others for advice or see us at the WC!<br />
DON'T work through issues you have questions on alone.<br />
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DO build confidence as a writer!<br />
DON'T be hypercritical of yourself when writing or set unrealistic goals.<br />
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To see the original list, go to <a href="http://blog.ut.ee/10-dos-and-donts-to-solve-your-writing-problems/">http://blog.ut.ee/10-dos-and-donts-to-solve-your-writing-problems/</a>.<br />
-Lindsay<br />
<br />Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-37139614094400173802013-11-10T18:46:00.000-08:002013-11-10T18:46:00.475-08:00Thesis Statements: As Easy as 1, 2, 3<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;"> One of the most common roadblocks
in writing an effective paper is a strong thesis statement. Yes, the same
dreaded thesis statement that your Professor told you to make sure you had in
your paper. As a writing tutor, I very much agree with your Professor. A thesis
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clarify what a thesis statement is exactly, because while your Professors may
urge you to write one, they often do not explain how it should be written.
Instead they may tell you to visit the Writing Center to get help from a tutor.
I decided to make this learning process even easier by showing you how to write a thesis statement right here on the computer.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">So here it goes…<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">Provide the reader with a “guide” so
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, Times New Roman, serif;">By reading over these goals, you
might be able to correctly conclude that writing a thesis statement should not
be the first step of your writing process. You may have to conduct some
research, clarify your argument, and find relationships between the main points
of your paper. Once you know what direction your writing will take, you can
construct a “working thesis” which you will support with evidence in the rest
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> To produce a powerful and complete discussion on a topic, we know that organization plays a key role in its overall success. Just as in cooking, we need to know when to introduce certain ingredients so that together, everything can be cooked to absolute perfection. And, of course, the more tasty the dish, the more “wowed” the chef leaves the audience of diners. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;"> When a chef is creating an original dish, he or she might begin by composing a recipe that they expect to follow and perhaps modify along the way. Similarly, writers can create an outline. In academic writing, teachers often provide students with an assignment sheet that details all of the essential components that must be present in the paper. Do not underestimate the importance of this document! That is your list of allergies and special dietary information for your audience (after all, we know how grumpy someone can be when they notify the chef of specific necessities or requests, but the chef makes the order incorrectly and includes the wrong things). In addition, this sheet illustrates all of the major subtopics and components of the “main course,” that is, the different foods that your teacher wants you to have on your plate. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">In your outline, you can list each of these subtopics separately (and leave some space between each one). Try giving each of these sections a title, or try wording each one in the form of a short answer question if it makes writing easier. Also, be careful to make sure that your list is in a logical order. By doing this, each topic will be able to build off of the information provided in the one before it. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman', serif; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 18px;">Then, when you have considered each of these subtopics or main groups of food that will make up your plate, think about what ingredients are needed in the making of each item. In terms of writing, think about how that subtopic relates to the overall subject of your essay. How can you address that idea by using information from your sources? Do you use any of the same ingredients in this subtopic, as you do in another? Does that relationship mean anything? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-28177509341352018942013-10-21T08:00:00.000-07:002013-10-22T04:23:57.255-07:00 Writing Center "Magic"<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Imagine: You
have a VIP (Very Important Paper) coming up. It’s worth half of your grade; and
you’re freaking out. How can your professor even give you such a task? Well,
they did, so now it’s your job to DO it. So, you start writing down all of your
ideas and have a pretty decent chunk done. If only you could make sure it was
wonderful… Wait, you can do that, too! Take it to the CCC Writing Center!<o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Off goes
your little baby. You drop it off and ask
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Perfect!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">While that
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">You see, the
CCC Writing Center Consultants are trained to do magic on YOU not on your
paper. Our goal is to make YOU the best writer that we can, not to produce the
best paper that we can for you. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know, I
know. That’s not going to help you with your paper that’s due tomorrow. But
that’s why we offer our services throughout your writing process. Consultants
will be able to guide you at any point in your writing, which will help YOU to make
your OWN paper the best it can be.</span></div>
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to that scenario: You have a VIP coming up. Whenever you have gotten stuck in a
stage of your writing before, you have always come to the Writing Center and
have understood what methods you could use in the future to help yourself
improve in that area. Now, for this paper, you have a good portion done, and
you want it to be the best that it can be. So you make an appointment and come
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">“APA Style=10% of grade.”</span></i><br />
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Eeeek! 10% of my grade is a lot.
I better make sure I get the APA formatting perfect; no sense losing points for
something that isn’t content related. </span></i><br />
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Is this your thought process for a paper? Well, while it doesn’t make
sense to lose points on something so seemingly trivial, there is one very
important point that you might be missing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">WHAT ABOUT THE OTHER 90%?! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Professors assign papers in order to test your knowledge and research
skills. And while formatting is important, the content of your paper is even MORE
important.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">For some, writing a paper in a particular style is inconsequential;
they would probably write it in a particular format anyway. But for many,
writing in a style is cumbersome and hampers their ideas. Wouldn’t it be
nice to go back to writing without limitations?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">Here’s the good news: You can! And the only barrier to doing it is
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">First, work on content and research. Without these things, it is nearly
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(with research and possibly an outline), the words will come much easier. The
main point is to get all of your good ideas on paper, and then you can begin to
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">And don’t forget your bad ideas. They need to get on paper, too. (No,
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awesome because you know what you <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">don’t</i>
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down (or made into a formal outline) compare it to your paper. If you’re using
a word processor, highlight the main points of your essay and make sure that
you followed through with what you promised the reader (your thesis/argument
and main points). <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">NOW you can worry about the formatting. If it’s in APA Style, look at
the title page, running head, abstract, keywords, headings, references, and
parenthetical (in-text) citations. If it’s MLA Style, check your heading, title,
paragraph layout, parenthetical citations, and works cited. If it’s CMS, check
your title page, footnotes/endnotes, parenthetical citations, and bibliography.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">It may be tough work to forget formatting for a bit (while you do that
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style is just to make the paper easier to read and the information easier to
comprehend/utilize. Therefore, formatting style should take second place to the
information that should be understood—your writing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">So, the next time you get a paper assignment with “APA Style=10% of
grade” written on the rubric, don’t panic. Get your writing done first, and
then worry about the formatting. Style is important, but the 90% is even more
important. </span><br />
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One of the most frequent problems I see at the writing
center is the inability to think of a word fitting the idea the writer wishes
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substitute a word that almost fits because there doesn’t seem to be one that
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history it seems as if anyone wanting a word just invented it themselves (Shakespeare
being the obvious, and most famous, example). Unfortunately, this type of
creative enlargement of the English language has fallen out of fashion, at
least within the academic world. That said, most people in the academic setting
can all nod sympathetically when they hear someone say that there are not
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So here are a few words that got lost in the language
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-77916936065457789162013-03-10T17:09:00.001-07:002013-03-11T06:53:50.833-07:00Research Tips: Jersey Shore Edition<i>SCENARIO</i>: You have a paper due for your Media Literacy class at the end of the semester and have no idea what your paper topic will be. Here are some tips on how to find a topic, conduct research, and access resources:<br />
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<b>1. <u>Finding a Topic</u></b>: To help you find a topic, look through your lecture notes and readings for topics that interest you (Also, when you do the readings, underline things as you go that interest you. Yes, it is ok to write in the margins). They can be as general or specific as you wish, but looking at the notes can give you insight into what topics the prof may be looking for and help you remember the material from the first week.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Ex. After looking through your notes, you see an example you wrote down from Week 2 about Jersey Shore. Your class lecture that day was about reality TV and stereotypes, such as the women seeming to be interested only in guys and beauty, not education or future goals. This makes you think, "Well, we talked about women, how about we look at the men?" *Bing* Here is a tentative topic.</span><br />
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<b>2. <u>Scheduling milestones</u></b>: Be firm on planning out when you would like to have a certain amount of research completed and what you want to search for each day. This will help keep you sane, especially if you are looking at several databases using several different search terms.<br />
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When figuring out an argument for your paper, use what you have found in your notes that is interesting and do a<i> general</i> search of the topic (no pressure to find something brilliant or specific right away). Who knows, you may find someone writing an off-the-wall article about the topic or one that combines ideas you never though of before that relate to it.<br />
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When in doubt, you can always find the common ground and differences between articles you read, then pick a side; this tidbits/exceptions can help you make a thesis. JUST REMEMBER that when you search, you are NOT necessarily looking for exact terms, but ideas that you can relate to your argument. Too often, people put in exact terms and are disappointed when there are no results. You will have to get creative.<br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Ex. You can't find anything when searching the phrase "Male stereotypes in <i>Jersey Shore</i>." <b>This is because the search terms are too specific.</b></span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">Instead, try searching more general terms, such as "Media representation," "TV characters," "media stereotypes," "framing theory," "men in media," "reality TV" or "popular culture." Also try adding descriptive words like "negative" or "positive" to try your luck. </span><br />
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<span style="color: purple;">For your paper, perhaps actual analysis of how men are portrayed in <i>Jersey Shore</i> can be your own work (<u>you dont have to find a source to does it for you</u>), but make sure you have general research about these images to back up your opinion on how they are portrayed.</span><br />
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<span style="color: black;"><b>4. <u>Using search cheats</u></b>: Connect search terms with "AND" to limit results and "OR" to expand the topic. If you are unsure of a phrase you are using, you can use "?" <span style="color: purple;">(e.g. TV characters?; TV characters AND men OR media stereotypes)</span> as a wildcard. This can help you be more specific when searching, especially when you get the dreaded "Over 1000 results" message (darn you, LexisNexis!).</span><br />
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<b>5. <u>Utilizing Interlibrary Loaning (ILL)</u>:</b> The local colleges, or the LVAIC system (Cedar Crest, Desales, Lehigh, Lafayette, Moravian, and Muhlenberg), allows students to loan books between them...but don't fret! You can still ILL a book even if they is not in our system, but remember that these books may take longer to arrive at Cedar Crest. In this case, ILL them three weeks in advance. You can also request online journal articles from other colleges and they will send you either an electronic or printed copy.<br />
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Asking for help at the library is also helpful as far as learning how to do research on our databases, since some articles show that we do not have access to them, but there is just another way to find them on the website. Schedule an appointment to learn more ways to conduct research online... <br />
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<a href="https://cedarcrest.mywconline.com/" target="_blank">The Writing Center</a> is also a great resource for help!<br />
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<b>6. <u>Choosing sources</u></b>: When in doubt, use books or academic journals. These are legitimate sources and will look good in your paper. Try to avoid general Google and Wikipedia searches (other than finding general information for your own knowledge). After all, your paper is only as good as your sources. <br />
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Tips from <a href="http://www.usnews.com/">www.usnews.com</a>, adapted by me.<br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Bored one night, I decided to go on Tumblr, a popular blog
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<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tips for writing Fan Fiction, which included “always use
your own ideas”, “don’t pay attention to other Fan Fiction” and “don’t let your
personal life ‘bleed’ into your writing”. (taken from fracturedstories on
Tumblr)<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A GIANT list of boys and girls names that could be used when
writing fiction.<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A chart of synonyms that could replace many common
descriptors such as “nice”, “good”, and “bad”. Check out <a href="http://writer-blood.tumblr.com/">http://writer-blood.tumblr.com/</a> to
see the entire chart (and much more).<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Tips on planning a novel for NaNoWriMo, aka National Novel
Writing Month (If you’d like to learn more about NaNoWriMo, go to <a href="http://www.nanowrimo.org/">http://www.nanowrimo.org/</a>).<br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How to deal with proof-reading and editing. This blogger
also gives a convenient check list for editing. Check it out at <a href="http://jasper-is-not-a-girls-name.tumblr.com/">http://jasper-is-not-a-girls-name.tumblr.com/</a><br /></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Multiple “How to Brainstorm” posts detailing some great ways
to think of ideas for a story. </span></li>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-36333231153966142022013-02-25T06:00:00.000-08:002013-02-25T06:00:03.276-08:00Getting Personal with the Personal Statement<br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">While most people are suffering from the flu, I am suffering
from a lesser known super bug: the personal statement. Whether it is for
graduate school, internships or a job, personal statements tend to become the
bane of many people’s existence. As a writing tutor, I am very comfortable with
taking on a ten page, APA style paper, but make me write a five-hundred word
essay about my life and I’ll be suffering from writer’s block within five
minutes. In fact, I should actually be writing a personal statement right now!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Not all is lost in this uphill battle with the personal
statement, there are many resources around. Obviously, the Writing Center
offers help on all sorts of papers, including entrance essays and statements.
Additionally, Cedar Crest College’s Academic Services and Career Planning Services
provide step-by-step guides on how to create a five-hundred word essay about you.
Still stumped? Try SmartThinking, Academic Services new 24/7 online tutoring
service. Writing tutors are standing by to help review your papers and give
timely feedback. I even tried it once and got fantastic results.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-81410553154114741252013-02-18T21:06:00.000-08:002013-02-18T21:06:24.474-08:00An Acquired Taste<span style="font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><i>Authored by Lindsey Burke, Writing Consultant </i></b></span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Writing
is an acquired taste. </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">But
don't be discouraged if you haven't found an appreciation for it, yet.
College is the perfect time to try and gain enjoyment in each new exposure.
Everyone can discover an interest in writing, though for some, it may
simply require more or less time to develop. </span> </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
know students who had lost their distaste for writing in high school,
finding a certain sweetness in a task that so many of us deemed bitter
and downright dreadful. Assigned essay topics could be so wild
and outlandish, typically inspiring such reactions as "What's the
point? Is my teacher crazy? If I want to be, oh say, a dentist,
then why on earth must I read and write about <i>Julius Caesar, The Scarlet
Letter, </i>and<i> Death of a Salesman</i>? It won't make me a better dentist!"
I didn't see the meaning of the practice, and it wasn't until my freshman
year of college that I finally experienced a shift in mentality and
felt a fondness for academic writing. </span> </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">As
always, the topic seemed absurd. We had to argue whether technology
helps or hurts our intelligence... by using a magical monkey from a
Chinese folk tale and Google as our only sources of evidence!
As per tradition, I did not see a purpose in the assignment. How
on earth was I supposed to convince an ordinary person of my claim,
using such silly (and seemingly unrelated) pieces of evidence?</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
class was responsible for submitting a rough draft to be reviewed by
the professor, and though the draft grades were not recorded, they were
supposed to give us an idea of the success of our arguments at that
stage. My rough draft earned a C, and naturally I was devastated
by the red letter that represented my work. </span> </span></span><br />
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</span></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Seeing
that grade beside my name forced me to consider and confess; I didn't
take the assignment seriously, and (regrettably) the verb "BS"
was the most accurate way to describe how I wrote the paper. I
felt embarrassed, but thankful for a second chance. I knew I needed
to change my strategy (if you call "BS-ing" a strategy) and
my outlook on writing essays in general. </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">The
assignment challenged me to collect every possible piece of evidence
from the texts that was related to the topic and my claim. But
in order to organize them to create a compelling and interesting argument,
I forced myself to think as far outside the box as I was capable of
extending. And then something had finally occurred to me; for
the first time I wondered if these bizarre essay topics functioned as
tests of our creativity. </span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">Aside
from practicing basic writing skills, these essays can help train us
to think critically, be creative as heck, and challenge us to compose
something original and unlike anything our teachers have seen from another
student. As soon as I adopted this outlook, I no longer felt silly
for writing about Google and a magical Chinese monkey. I was happy
and confident that the message I communicated was innovative and convincing.
It was the first essay I felt truly proud of, and it was also my first
A on a college paper.</span> </span></span><br />
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<span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">
</span></span><span style="color: #0b5394;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: small;">I
“acquired a taste” for writing by finding something about the process
that I enjoyed. By trying it again and giving it a true chance,
I decided it’s not so bad, after all!</span></span></span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4761892576168684085.post-73208401354324350572013-02-05T12:49:00.000-08:002013-02-12T09:48:37.640-08:0010 Tidbits of Inspiration<div class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; margin: 0in 0in 0pt;">
<span lang="EN" style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman';"><span style="font-family: inherit;">As a senior getting ready to write a thesis paper, I need some inspiration before taking my research to that next laborious step. While perusing the Internet recently, I found a few things that are nice reminders about the writing process. </span></span></div>
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<br /><strong><span style="font-family: inherit;">6. READ OFTEN:</span></strong><br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;"></span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Morgan is a senior Communication major <span style="font-size: small;">who ha<span style="font-size: small;">s an interest in working class images in media. With a tedious writing process, this consul<span style="font-size: small;">tant likes to u<span style="font-size: small;">nwi<span style="font-size: small;">nd with <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">unusual</span> breeds of music. Morgan offers rather co<span style="font-size: small;">mf<span style="font-size: small;">orting advice to writers to start writing early and break it into pieces, as well as a more broad scope of the stresses of writing and deadlines.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;">My process, embarrassingly, is really monotonous. First, I use<span style="font-size: small;"> a few databases <span style="font-size: small;">and re<span style="font-size: small;">search a general topi<span style="font-size: small;">c. Once I get enough articles on a <span style="font-size: small;">general topic, I <span style="font-size: small;">find what is in common between them and the differences<span style="font-size: small;"> as well as any outlying questions I have; this helps me form <span style="font-size: small;">a thesis. Then I <span style="font-size: small;">pu<span style="font-size: small;">ll usef<span style="font-size: small;">ul quotes <span style="font-size: small;">and inform<span style="font-size: small;">ati<span style="font-size: small;">on from these <span style="font-size: small;">sources, fol<span style="font-size: small;">lowed by making outlines by sections of my paper. </span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span><i><b>Let’s face it: No one is perfect.
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;">I tend to be wordy and <span style="font-size: small;">want to include as much detail as possible. I'm a pretty detail-oriented person, so I tend t<span style="font-size: small;">o think everything is relevant. There comes a point when I have to be m<span style="font-size: small;">ore objective with myself.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;">I am <span style="font-size: small;">a <span style="font-size: small;">weathered communication major,<span style="font-size: small;"> and natural<span style="font-size: small;">ly, writing i<span style="font-size: small;">s communication<span style="font-size: small;">. I had the opportunity to be <span style="font-size: small;">a staff writer, news ed<span style="font-size: small;">itor, and managing ed<span style="font-size: small;">itor of The Crestiad during my t<span style="font-size: small;">ime at CCC</span>, so that in itself is a style of writing that is creative and yet pretty <span style="font-size: small;">mechanical. On the <span style="font-size: small;">academic side, I lov<span style="font-size: small;">e challenge of analy<span style="font-size: small;">zing media content and writing about it. I'm also a research nerd<span style="font-size: small;"> \O<span style="font-size: small;">--O<span style="font-size: small;">/ so using my<span style="font-size: small;"> writing skills <span style="font-size: small;">and my ana<span style="font-size: small;">lytical s<span style="font-size: small;">kills is great.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><span><span style="color: #20124d;">Hmm, well, I am into metal<span style="font-size: small;">, ind<span style="font-size: small;">ustrial, goth, and post-grunge music. <span style="font-size: small;">My favorite ban<span style="font-size: small;">ds have been Type O Negative and Six Feet Under, but <span style="font-size: small;">I</span>'m expanding my music scope as we<span style="font-size: small;"> speech. I like variety a<span style="font-size: small;">nd my playlist is <span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">definitely</span> in<span style="font-size: small;">ter<span style="font-size: small;">esting.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #20124d;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span>My favorite <span style="font-size: small;">book would have to be <i>Brav</i><span style="font-size: small;"><i>e New World</i>. I'm much more of a nonfiction person, but this is a good <span style="font-size: small;">read. </span>I read it a few years ago and it is about <span style="font-size: small;">a future society that is very mechanica<span style="font-size: small;">l and the main<span style="font-size: small;"> character is st<span style="font-size: small;">ruggling within it to be a more in-depth<span style="font-size: small;">. I won't spoil the whole book for you!</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: #20124d;">Be <span style="font-size: small;">patient.</span> You will get through it. By breaking writing into steps and starting well in advance, you will succe<span style="font-size: small;">ed. When in doubt, <span style="font-size: small;">remember --this is only one minor<span style="font-size: small;"> aspect out of your whole life.</span></span></span></span></span>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="color: red;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">Sarina LaBold</span></b></span><i><b> </b></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-size: small;">Sarina is a junior En<span style="font-size: small;">glish and Media Studies major.<span style="font-size: small;"> Not only is Sarina good at writing, but one of her h<span style="font-size: small;">obbies involves a creature that most of <span style="font-size: small;">us do not see on a daily basis. Much li<span style="font-size: small;">ke the feat of tending to horses, <span style="font-size: small;">Sar<span style="font-size: small;">ina advices her <span style="font-size: small;">students not to panic w<span style="font-size: small;">hen <span style="font-size: small;">a large <span style="font-size: small;">writing task is in fron<span style="font-size: small;">t <span style="font-size: small;">of you. As a self-confessed fanatic note-taker for <span style="font-size: small;">her paper wr<span style="font-size: small;">iting style</span></span>, Sarina's comments will give you ease.</span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>As a writing consultant, you know
how to put a paper together, but what is your writing process like?</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">My papers begin as a bunch of page numbers and
scribbles on loose-leaf that look like Egyptian hieroglyphs! I designate a page
for each paragraph, and as I go through my sources, I put each fact/quote on
the respective page. Sometimes I just write notes from each source and then put
a 1, 2, or 3 next to it to indicate what paragraph it belongs to. Really, I
often amaze myself how all my muddle creates a cohesive paper in the end! </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i><b>Let’s face it: No one is perfect.
What is your biggest writing challenge?</b></i></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">Once I feel organized enough with what I want to
say (which often takes a lot of time and courage!), I just have to sit down and
write. If I get interrupted, I lose my train of thought and have to re-read my
paper and go through my sources again. (This goes for everything but the
introduction. I like to write this the day before I start the bodies.)
Unfortunately, wanting to write the paper in one fell swoop is a good excuse to
procrastinate… and if I convince myself it’s not a good excuse, my
perfectionism kicks in, and I tell myself it won’t be as good of a paper!</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>How does your major help you become
a better writer? How has Cedar Crest helped you become a better writer?</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">Being an English writing major makes you explore
many different types and styles of writing. You get to examine famous authors’
voices and make your own. For example, I just completed two writing classes
where brevity and clarity were vital: a fiction piece could not exceed two
pages and a poem 20 lines. This type of class really makes you sort out your
literary voice! Cedar Crest also provides many contest opportunities where you
have the option of getting judges’ feedback.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>What is something interesting not
many people know about you?</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have a horse who thinks he can fit in my
pocket, a turtle who thinks he’s a dog, and a betta fish who likes to sleep
half out of the water. Maybe my animals have identity issues? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><b><i>What is your favorite book? Why?</i></b></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">This past semester I took a class entitled “Jane
Austen and Eighteenth Century Literature.” I had never read any of Jane Austen’s
works before and was pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed her novels! At the
moment I think <i>Pride and Prejudice </i>is
my favorite, though once I read <i>Persuasion</i>,
I’m sure that will take its place.</span></span></div>
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<span style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: small;">Don’t panic! Good writing will come to those who
dedicate themselves to reading and understanding the formats, styles, and
voices of others. Take a piece you particularly like and try to mimic the style
in a piece of your own. And, as with most things, start small. Limit yourself
to two pages and expand your boundaries as you grow. </span></span><br />
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problematic, confusing, wordy: Even writing these words makes me cringe. </span></span></o:p></h2>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">Rejection and criticism are hard to deal with, especially in
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;"><span style="font-size: small;">something as sensitive as writing. It’s your paper—your thoughts and ideas —that
take the brunt of those harsh words. “Do they <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">hate </i>me??” might run through your mind.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Well, of course they don’t. They want you to improve. And
constructive criticism will help you to do that. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">I know, I know: easier said than done. But, if you ever want
to succeed, you must use the criticism to patch the places where you are weak. It
is nearly impossible to judge your own writing, as you obviously know what you
mean. If someone looks at your work and says that there is nothing wrong, find
someone else who can read it. You’re not looking for trouble; you’re looking to
improve. The more feedback you get, the more you can refine your writing.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">You might need to sit your writing aside for some time—for months
or even a year. Oftentimes this will help you to establish a more objective
point of view. The paper or piece will not be fresh in your mind, and therefore
you will be able to look at it anew. Plus, you will probably have written
pieces in the meantime. When you look back, you will undoubtedly be surprised
at how much you’ve improved. What can I say: practice makes (almost) perfect. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">It difficult for any writer to ever say that their writing
is perfect, so don’t expect perfection. Expect for your professor or a
publisher to give you something to work on. There’s always another goal to
reach.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Yes, there are times where criticism is downright nasty. It
can be utterly mean. The most important thing to do is to NEVER GIVE UP! Anyone
can be a wonderful writer. The more you write, the more opinions you get, the
better you will be.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Having your peers workshop your paper will probably be one
of the most nerve-racking things you will do. To sit in class and listen to
your peers and professor discuss and analyze your work is hard. I can’t tell
you how many times my piece would be workshopped and someone would blurt out,
“I honestly had absolutely NO idea what you were trying to say.” It makes you
want to crawl in the corner with the mouse.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Fortunately or unfortunately, we can’t do that. And don’t
worry too much, because they always make sure to say the encouraging with the dispiriting.
I find it helpful to make a chart of the positives and negatives as they
workshop the piece, so that if I feel overwhelmed I can look at what I’ve done
well.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: Calibri;">Oh, and remember: everyone gets criticized. Look up some
famous authors who were rejected: C.S. Lewis, Sylvia Plath, William Faulkner,
and even Anne Frank. None of these authors wore capes. If they faced criticism
and succeeded, so can you.</span></span></div>
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