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Archive for October 24th, 2025

10 Ways Academic Writing Skills Translate to the Workplace

If you do not see the podcast player, please click here to listen. A university education is often a means to an end. Many graduates count on degrees to secure […]

Wake Up Your Writing! The Case for Active vs. Passive Voice

Which of the following sentences is more engaging? 1. She jumped out of bed. 2. The bed was jumped out of by the woman. While the first sentence demands attention, […]

Building Academic Vocabulary: FUMP It Up!

Academic lingo often differs from everyday language. Sometimes scholarly terminology even stumps experienced researchers. Fortunately, anyone can learn unfamiliar words or phrases. Language teachers use an easy acronym: FUMP (School […]

A Recipe For Unified and Cohesive Writing

In the kitchen, chefs and home cooks know the magic of baking is about artful combinations. Winning recipes blend ingredients to create tastier treats than their components. Successful mixtures also […]

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 […]

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 […]