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Supporting First-term Students in the KUWC

By Amy Sexton, Kaplan University Writing Center I am new to this blog and to blogging in general, so writing this blog post is, admittedly, challenging.    It is a challenge […]

My First Date

by David Werner, MFA, Kaplan University Faculty I was in love.  Or so I thought.  I wanted to ask Patti (not her real name) to a ninth-grade dance but could never […]

10 Things Students Say About Instructor Feedback

Last week, I attended the webcast Office Hours: Students Share Successful Feedback Tips because I think it is always good to hear what students have to say about feedback.  In the KUWC, […]

Crazy Writing – National Novel Writing Month

By Melody Pickle, Writing Specialist, WAC, Kaplan University Writing Center Crazy Drafts – We encourage crazy or bad first drafts as part of the writing process for students. Sometimes, we […]

15 Favorite Writing Quotes from the KU WAC Team

When asked for their favorite quotes on writing,  see what some of the Kaplan University Writing Across the Curriculum Team had to say. Favorite Quotes about Writing “Some people will […]

National Day of Writing Celebration – Why I Write

The KUWC is celebrating the National Day of Writing by. . . writing!  We want to share with you why we write and what we are doing to celebrate The […]

Two-Faced Blogging

Lisa Gerardy, Writing Center Specialist, Kaplan University Many writing instructors, tutors, and other educational professionals have blogs.  These blogs are generally professional blogs that discuss topics relating to the writers’ […]

National Day of Writing October 20

by Melody Pickle, Writing Specialist, WAC, Kaplan University Writing Center Yes, there is an official National Day of Writing!  October 20th is the official National Day of Writing.  Here in […]

Writing is Rewriting

Lisa Gerardy, Writing Center Specialist, Kaplan University Recently, Kaplan University Writing Center Specialist, Melody Pickle wrote a great blog entitled Don’t Listen to your English Teacher. In her blog, Melody […]

Writing, Surviving, and Thriving

by Molly Wright Starkweather As a writing center tutor, I see how powerful writing can be for students as they learn and demonstrate learning throughout their college courses. Composing anything, […]