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Think, Write, Rethink, Rewrite
Ask the Center Staff How am I ever going to get this project done if I keep changing my mind??? A couple of weeks ago, I finally figured out a claim for my sustained writing project. But after reading more and talking … Continue reading
The Partnership Program with Thinking and Writing
Ask the Center Staff I will be teaching an ITW course this year. I hear we have a special arrangement with the Center for Writing. What’s that all about? — A Curious Instructor ___ Dear Curious, Here’s more Q&A for … Continue reading
Citing blogs and podcasts (MLA)
Ask the Center Staff How do I cite blogs and podcasts? ___ Here’s a link to a recently updated citation guide that demonstrates MLA style for a variety of these newer kinds of sources, from the blogs and podcasts that … Continue reading
Can a tutor edit my paper?
Ask the Center Staff Can a tutor edit my paper? No. However, the Center is a learning resource, so tutors will gladly help you identify error patterns in a draft and show you how to make corrections yourself. That way, you can leave … Continue reading
Pyramid Structure, Part 1: Essays
Ask the Center Staff My students were asking about a “pyramid” structure to use to help set up their paragraphs and to connect each section back to their claims. I am unfamiliar with this–do you have any information about it? … Continue reading
Pyramid Structure, Part 2: Journalism
Ask the Center Staff We took a good question recently about pyramid structures. Part 1 responded with information about using a pyramid concept to understand academic writing. This post, Part 2, discusses the pyramid’s uses in journalism. ____ Pyramid or inverted pyramid … Continue reading
Interested in becoming a tutor?
Q: How do Keene State students become tutors? A: If you would like to be considered for a tutoring position, provide the following: 1) A letter that explains your interest in tutoring and includes information about your academic strengths and … Continue reading
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Asking the Center Staff
Do you have a question about writing or the teaching of writing? Our staff are happy to talk over your specific concerns in person, but we also welcome online questions so others can join us and add to our growing resources. … Continue reading
Citing sources in journalism and creative nonfiction
Ask the Center Staff I’m having trouble switching from writing essays in my English classes to writing news articles in my Journalism classes. I’m supposed to use sources in both situations, but I’m not sure how to do this right in … Continue reading
Crafting lively sentences
Ask the Center Staff I’m drafting a paper and I thought I was satisfied with how I’ve presented my ideas. But when my roommate read it out loud, it sounded — well – a little boring. I don’t understand why because the topic is … Continue reading
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