Academic Writing / Uncategorized
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published May 8, 2013
The student writing experience is often characterized by last minute editing and preparation. (Okay, sometimes, those of us who have been writing for eons procrastinate.) I actually tell students it is okay for procrastination...
Online Writing Instruction / OWI / Teaching / Uncategorized / WAC General
by · Published May 1, 2013
By Carrie Hannigan, M.S. Having taught composition and technical writing courses for over eight years, I feel I have a pretty good grasp on grammar and mechanics, though I freely admit that commas will...
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published April 27, 2013
By Melody Pickle One way the Kaplan University Writing Center is helping students understand Academic Integrity is by designating May as Plagiarism Awareness month. The Writing Across the Curriculum emphasis at Kaplan University aims to support...
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published April 23, 2013 · Last modified April 27, 2013
By Teresa Kelly During Plagiarism Education Week, educators have an opportunity and an obligation to assess the presentation of academic integrity to students. When students violate academic integrity policies, changing their habits requires helping...
Academic Writing / Plagiarism / Research Writing / Uncategorized
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published April 19, 2013
By Joni Boone Incorporating research into papers and projects is a difficult task for many students, and learning to paraphrase is a key component of that task. I often find that showing students the...
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published April 9, 2013 · Last modified May 1, 2013
Don’t miss Quick Tips for Revision, the latest Effective Writing Podcast by Kurtis Clements. The KUWC provides this and other podcasts as learning resources. These entertaining podcasts are a great way to learn key writing...
Professional Development / Teaching / Uncategorized
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published March 15, 2013
Stress is a universal concept all teachers relate to as they teeter on the edge of burnout. Stress is the body’s way of responding to any kind of demand, both positive and negative (Understanding...
feedback / Teaching / Uncategorized / WAC Classroom
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published March 12, 2013
As children, a lot of us watched The Jetson’s and fantasized about the future. Now, it is the Twenty-First Century, and while we may not have flying cars or robot maids, we do have...
feedback / Grading / Grammar / Uncategorized
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published March 4, 2013
Celebrate National Grammar Day in your own (positive) way. Share the grammar tip that helps you the most as you write. You don’t have to love grammar (or even like it) to celebrate the...
Academic Writing / Tutors / Uncategorized / WAC Podcast Series / Workshops / Writing Center Outreach
by Purdue Global Academic Success Center and Writing Center · Published February 16, 2013
I like our Kaplan University Writing Center because it is not dependent on a physical space (not including server space of course). Sure, we have a virtual space or rooms where we meet students,...