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Archive for October 15th, 2014

The Last Wild — Dystopian Fall Reading

The Last Wild (2013, 322 pages) Piers Torday Reviewed by Stephanie Thompson, Composition Department, Kaplan University Writing Center Who should read this book? Fans of YA dystopian fiction will enjoy […]

Using Analogies to Describe Student Services: The Gym Analogy

Molly Wright Starkweather Kaplan University Writing Center Tutor   Often when students hear about a tutoring service like a writing center, they get a vision of the center that is […]

Establishing Verbal Rapport to Enhance Writing Success

Kyle Harley, Tutor, Kaplan University Writing Center Over the past few weeks, I have found that students often seek more than a simple session with a writing tutor. The writing […]

Writing Centers, Accessibility, and CRLA 2013

Molly Wright Starkweather Kaplan University Writing Center Tutor   One of the best features of teaching and tutoring writing online is opening the doors to students of all abilities, including […]

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 […]