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The Outline: Would You Build a House Without Blueprints?

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. Louie LeRue spent much of five days researching and scratching out his Final Essay draft for his freshman course, United States Economics: An Introduction. He wanted this to be his opus for the course, as with the previous essays he received no higher than…

Making the Most of a Tutoring Session:  Ready, Set, Go!

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. When completing assignments, students sometimes need help moving down the track. It could be near the finish line or even before the starting line. Luckily, a second pair of eyes and some extra insight are often all it takes to move forward successfully.…

Turnitin as a Writing Tool: The Ins and Outs

If you do not see the podcast player, please click here to listen. Tools amplify human skills and abilities, making complex tasks like building houses easier and quicker, with more precise results. They’re an indispensable part of daily life, particularly in the era of modern technology. Why then, given the value of using technological tools…

Strategic Thinking for Student Success

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. September is International Strategic Thinking Month, and we’re kicking things off in the Learning for Success Center by exploring some of the ways students can use strategic thinking to enhance their learning, improve their academic outcomes, and prepare for a successful career.  In…

Paraphrasing with Purpose

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. Curt pushed away from his computer in frustration. He felt like he’d been staring at the same words on the screen for so long they’d lost all meaning. Curt couldn’t understand how he was supposed to paraphrase sources instead of using direct quotes…

Study With Me! The Value of Virtual Study Sessions

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. We have recently observed a profusion of video content on YouTube depicting users in various acts of academic study. They might be typing on their computer near a window, reading coursework in a cafe, or even making flashcards. This “Study With Me” trend…

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