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Archive for July 23rd, 2014

The honesty threshold: It wasn’t plagiarized that much. Should I say something or let it slide?

Dr. Tamara Fudge, professor in the School of IT Honesty is an important workplace trait. Lack of honesty can be damaging to the person and to the company. To ensure […]

In a Hurry? This Book Review Is for You

The In-Between by Jeff Goins (164 pages) Reviewed by Chrissine Rios MA, Writing Tutor Who should read this book? Anyone who has ever been in a hurry, said, “I can’t […]

Understanding the “It” in Academic Writing

Kyle Harley, Kaplan University Writing Center Tutor When I first began thinking about the concept of “It,” as one with a twisted imagination might, I pictured a creepy circus clown […]

Writing in the Online Environment: Strategies to Create a Lasting Impression

Terresa Fontana Kaplan University Faculty, Department of Educational Studies What kind of impression can you make in seven seconds? According to research conducted by NYU, we make at least eleven […]

Practical Strategies for Teaching Style and Formatting

Amy Sexton, Kaplan University Writing Center Tutor Learning to use APA and other citation styles correctly is often daunting and frustrating for student writers.   For some, citation and formatting may […]

Procrastination and Writing: Not a Good Pair

Amy Sexton, Kaplan University Writing Center Tutor At some point in their college careers, most students procrastinate. Procrastinating can lead to substandard work on assignments and failing grades in any […]

Finding Time To Read

By Jay Busse, Kaplan University Writing Center Tutor Reading to improve your writing is like brushing your teeth. It is far better to do a little daily than to wait […]

The Forget Kale or Chipotle Peppers-The Best Way to Learn English Quickly is Reading Method

By Jay Busse, M.A.T., Writing Center Tutor My ELL students frequently ask, “What is the fastest way to learn English?” I believe that, for ELL college students, the number one […]

Reflections on Tutor Research and Lessons Learned

By Chrissine Rios, Kaplan University Writing Center I took a Teacher Research course during the first semester of my graduate program. I would be teaching composition as a graduate assistant […]

Discussion Boards: Many Happy Returns!

Dr. Bruce Kuhlman, CFA, CAIA, Graduate Faculty, Kaplan School of Business How do you make students feel comfortable and confident in an Internet classroom? There is no physical classroom that facilitates […]