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The Singular “They”

The singular they?! Yes, the singular “they,” as in Everyone learns “their” ABCs or What one doesn’t know can’t hurt “them.” While the singular “they” has been a topic of […]

One Space, Two Spaces

One mind-blowing change APA made in the 7th edition is the switch to using one space after a period rather than two. Why is this mind-blowing? After all, most publication […]

Sneak Peek: APA 7th Edition Key Changes

Hands-down the most significant change in the 7th edition of APA is its conscious effort to produce a more student-friendly publication manual. Indeed, APA 7th offers a kinder and gentler […]

Meet the New Blog

Get ready! Every Friday the Purdue Global ASC and WC Resource Center and Blog will publish new content for our learning community.  “Every Friday?” you might be asking. Yes, starting […]

Action Plans for Online Learners: New Video Series

Chrissine Cairns, MA, Academic Center Specialist My Action Plan for Procrastination (MAPP) is a series of three video tutorials developed for online learners on overcoming procrastination that can be used […]

Celebrating Writing

Amy Sexton, MSEd, Writing Tutor Fall means crisp, cooler weather, stunning autumn shows of crimson, rust, and golden leaves, bountiful garden harvests, and, on Friday, October 20, a celebration of […]

English Language Learner Support and the Making of an Inclusive Writing Center

Chrissine Cairns, MA, Writing Center Tutor The Writing Center is a dynamic and inclusive tutoring center staffed by experts in college writing, online writing instruction, and the delivery of personalized […]

Resource Spotlight: Three Effective Writing Podcasts

This time last year, this is what we were posting, three new Effective Writing Podcasts. APA Reference Page Checklist   (Transcript) Argument and the Toulmin Model of Argument  (Transcript) Using […]

Searching for Reading Material: A Little Murder, a Little Mystery

Dr. Tamara Fudge Purdue University Global Professor, Business and Information Technology   It’s pretty easy to go to a bookstore at the local mall or search online and find all […]

Connections, Camaraderie, Collaboration in Colorado: Takeaways from the 2016 International Writing Centers Association Conference

Chrissine Rios and Amy Sexton, Writing Center Tutors Writing Center tutors Chrissine Rios and Amy Sexton, along with Academic Support Center manager Melody Pickle, recently attended and presented at the […]