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Archive for August 7th, 2020

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Growing Leadership Muscles Through Feedback: Showing Students Where They’re Going

Dr. Shaneika A. Dilka, PhD Psychology Professor, Purdue University Global Feedback is one of the most vital elements in the learning process. Faculty, instructors, mentors, tutors, etc., serve critical leadership […]

The Keys to a Successful Conference Submission Process: Part Two, Choosing a Topic

Steven V. Cates, DBA SPHR, SHRM-SCP, Purdue University Global Professor, School of Business and IT In our first discussion, we looked at the value of doing research and presenting our […]

Brexit Voters Broke It and Now Regret It-Part I: Establishing the Importance of Teaching and Learning in Developing an Educated, Global Electorate

Teresa Marie Kelly, MAT Composition Professor, Purdue University Global   Brexit – short for British Exit – the historic and controversial 2016 vote by the United Kingdom (UK) to leave […]