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Archive for October 25th, 2024

Ethically Using AI Generative Tools

With the influx of AI (Artificial Intelligence) -generated programs aiding students in everything from creating an outline to forging a research paper, maintaining academic integrity and writer authenticity is becoming […]

That Naughty, Naughty Word “Plagiarize”: A Writer’s Death Sentence

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. LaMont Durstein was excited about his midterm research essay for History 120!  This would be his first college […]

Better Research With Beam

Research can be one of the most difficult parts of writing—and it happens before the writing even starts! When gathering resources, it is important to consider the purpose of each […]

Using the SQ3R Reading Method

If you do not see the podcast, click here to listen. Many students, while they know how to read, struggle with the challenges of academic reading. It’s different. I can […]

Incorporating A Writer’s Voice in Academic Writing

Writing aims to create a dialogue with the audience and provide information to benefit them. A writer shapes their text with that particular audience in mind, making reading and writing […]

Crafting More Interesting Transitions

Whether writing an essay, a blog post, a discussion post, or a case study, a writer must ensure their readers can easily follow the progression of points and paragraphs. Thus, […]

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 […]

How to Write Effective Counterarguments

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. Some of the most common questions writers have when starting an argumentative essay are,  “Why—and how—am I supposed […]

Resource Spotlight: Accessing and Using the Writing Center

The Academic Success Center invites readers  to view our newest resource, “Accessing and Using the Writing Center: A Guide and Invitation.” Our Writing Center resources and services aim to empower […]

The Stellar Vocabulary in Writing: A Delicate Balancing Act

If you do not see the podcast player, click here to listen. It was just a terrible day for Jin-Jin McHuang. First, one of her prized tropical fish had died, then […]