tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-46410615142837194222024-03-26T13:49:44.864-05:00Surfing the Waves of WritingRoxy Writer, Tutor Blogger for the Stone Writing Center at Del Mar College in Corpus Christi, Texas.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger195125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-25054071618093634122024-02-26T11:09:00.000-06:002024-02-26T11:09:10.074-06:00Writing the Application Essay<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzPebhw5Ttsj59DcWuRf1Qhao6eR0XmVRN0lm5JM4SHgCpz4rtid7m27_q97wQnmwwNejwONlVls0HjUtBHEvhJK2KahO1EewrczDFvMl94MOjbjy5P3qejqvRXBcYv0LXpwAiAtkVCJ-ccfaRArWcIyKXCkgEbVZYwfZqBZ00_VKUlHI4YpFUYN5HNo/s1640/Roxy%20Writing%20the%20ApplicationScholarship%20Essay.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="924" data-original-width="1640" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYzPebhw5Ttsj59DcWuRf1Qhao6eR0XmVRN0lm5JM4SHgCpz4rtid7m27_q97wQnmwwNejwONlVls0HjUtBHEvhJK2KahO1EewrczDFvMl94MOjbjy5P3qejqvRXBcYv0LXpwAiAtkVCJ-ccfaRArWcIyKXCkgEbVZYwfZqBZ00_VKUlHI4YpFUYN5HNo/w640-h360/Roxy%20Writing%20the%20ApplicationScholarship%20Essay.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Hello, Roxy Readers! It's scholarship application and </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">college admission </span><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">season! Are you ready to apply? Here are some some helpful tips to get you started. You can find this same resource under Additional Resources on our website at <a href="https://delmar.edu/offices/swc/">delmar.edu/swc</a>. Good luck!</span><p></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. 'Til then, hang ten!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><i><span style="color: #0b5394; font-size: medium;"><b>Roxy</b> </span></i></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>APPLICATION ESSAYS</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Writing an application essay for a scholarship or admission into a university or college is something most students will have to do at some point. These essays often differ significantly from a typical English essay, and with so much riding on them, writers should aim for their best. Although each individual essay will be as unique as its writer, there are a few basic strategies for an effective application essay.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>WHAT ARE THE READERS ASKING FOR?</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The first step in writing an application essay is to figure out what the essay prompt is asking. As with most writing, look for key words and phrases. Is the prompt asking you to demonstrate your personal qualities, your academic experience, or both? How do your readers expect you to illustrate these qualities? Sometimes an essay prompt will ask you to talk about a singular experience that illuminates your knowledge or capabilities. Others may be broader, asking you to discuss why you would be a good fit for a particular program or how a scholarship would help you pursue your career dreams. In any case, start with determining what the essay needs to contain before you begin writing, and pay close attention to the details.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>FORMAT</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">It is also important to look carefully at any format requirements. Most application essays require a shorter length, some as short as 500 words or less, so the length should be taken into consideration as you plan your essay. Also, check for any font or other style requirements. Be as certain as possible that your writing conforms to your readers’ expectations because most documents of this sort are one-chance opportunities. Inattention to detail may not help you make a great first impression and could cost you the opportunity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>WRITING THE ESSAY</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Because most writing of this sort will be limited in length, use every word to your advantage. Regardless of the prompt, as you draft, keep in mind the purpose of the text. Every single word or character counts, so staying on topic is vital. Deviations from the prompt or unnecessary information can take away from the main points, so think carefully about what you include.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Keep in mind that you are likely sending your essay to a committee that will read hundreds, if not thousands, of similar letters. Make sure yours stands out and grabs their attention, in addition to covering the topic/s. One way to do this is to avoid any broad, sweeping statements or cliché language (e.g., “I’ve always wanted to change the world” and similar expressions), and instead stick to specifics.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>LETTERS OF INTENT AND PURPOSE STATEMENTS</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">In a letter of intent or purpose statement, often written as part of an application to a university program, you will likely be asked some form of the following question: How will your previous experience enable you to succeed in this program and/or what do you hope to gain professionally? When drafting such a letter, especially if it can only be a certain number of words, answer these questions as fully as possible without shifting topics. To do this, focus on specifics, and only include details that contribute to your message. As you draft, take breaks to read over your work and ask, “Does this sentence say something about who I am as student and who I want to be? Am I still answering the prompt question/s?”</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Essays for scholarship applications will require the same attention to detail as letters of intent, but the prompt may differ, depending on the scholarship. Some scholarships are for a particular program or subject, while others are designed to assist first-generation, underserved, and other student populations. Some essay prompts may ask you more personal, less academic questions. As with academic applications, though, stay on topic for better clarity.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">For example, some scholarship applications may ask you to describe a time in your life when you overcame adversity or another broad, personal question. In such a case, choose your response carefully to make an impression and, more importantly, showcase your best qualities. Most people have overcome some sort of adversity in different ways throughout their lives, but the example you write about needs to say something impactful about who you are and show your unique qualities as an individual.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>COVER LETTERS AND OTHER APPLICATION ESSAYS</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Applications and cover letters for employment or other career endeavors may ask you to provide even more unique and specialized information, but as you’ve likely noticed, the majority of these essays and letters can be approached in similar ways. When writing cover letters for job applications, treat the job description the same as a prompt for a scholarship or other essay, reviewing it carefully and looking for key phrases and words. For instance, if a job’s qualifications include proficiency in mathematics and effective communication skills, it may be wise to focus on specific examples that demonstrate how your academic and work experience has equipped you with these abilities.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>MAKE EACH WORD COUNT</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Because your essay will likely have a shorter length requirement, remember to make every word count. The following comparison of two short examples shows how to say more in a certain amount of space. The prompt for these examples requires writers to discuss their academic achievements and explain how these achievements will benefit the program.</span></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">My degree from Del Mar College will help me succeed in and complete this program. I completed numerous classes on topics closely related to the field, and I am familiar with the basics of engineering. I made As in most of my classes and was a member of the Engineering Club. With the skills I have learned through my degree, I am well-equipped to enter this program.</span></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">My Associate’s in Electrical Engineering from Del Mar College taught me the terminology and mathematical requirements needed to succeed in UT’s Bachelor of Engineering program. Completing courses like High-Reliability Soldering and serving in the extracurricular Engineering Club gave me the technical knowledge necessary to thrive in this program.</span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The first example is vague; it does not mention the degree attained, the program being applied for, classes taken, or any specific skills, but the second example mentions all of these.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">While the second example makes every word count, the first contains wordy phrases and unnecessary information (i.e., course grades because a transcript is part of the application).</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Last, with this writer limited by word count, the second example succeeds again. By being specific, the second example says more in 49 words than the first example does in 67. The key is conciseness, or saying as much as possible using only as many words as necessary.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b>LAST THOUGHTS</b></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Whatever sort of application essay or letter you may need to write, there are several basic strategies to tailor for your use: Read the instructions carefully, identify the goal, be specific, and make every word count. Applying these strategies will help you write more competitive application materials, increasing your chance of getting the scholarship, university acceptance letter, or job interview you seek. As with any other writing, the Stone Writing Center can always provide guidance on these essays as well.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-80319423250526354202023-10-16T10:48:00.000-05:002023-10-16T10:48:49.270-05:00About Plagiarism<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJxROSpVYSXGWOJg5kEiuIsSdZm0D9EONEnqCYTtY_uGsIo04Hr5BaV2f_usONVLn2b4NgkoEBZuO4ffxZZ9R7s4UgPtGv7-GgRtFz9kVvFz9b36SI3xCzHxbXKEfJ4p-dJPE8kMqCsyGy3GVu0yv0VF0LXzBHESVVBIl-h0l4VWZ8-x8WobPx5y8K60/s940/Blog%20Image%20About%20Plagiarism.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQJxROSpVYSXGWOJg5kEiuIsSdZm0D9EONEnqCYTtY_uGsIo04Hr5BaV2f_usONVLn2b4NgkoEBZuO4ffxZZ9R7s4UgPtGv7-GgRtFz9kVvFz9b36SI3xCzHxbXKEfJ4p-dJPE8kMqCsyGy3GVu0yv0VF0LXzBHESVVBIl-h0l4VWZ8-x8WobPx5y8K60/w400-h336/Blog%20Image%20About%20Plagiarism.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p><span style="font-size: small;">Hey there, Roxy Readers! Wow! We have been super busy helping our students. One issue we've encountered in our tutoring sessions is understanding plagiarism. I'm sharing information from our <a href="https://www.delmar.edu/offices/swc/" target="_blank">Stone Writing Center website</a> to help you if you're facing this same concern. Hope this helps!<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and our waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b>PLAGIARISM INTRODUCTION</b><br /><br />Most students know it’s not okay to copy and paste someone else’s writing into a document and pass it off as their own. However, there are times when students are trying to paraphrase or are quoting a source where things are less black and white, and the concept of plagiarism can become unclear.<br /><br />In most of your college writing assignments, you’ll be asked to use information from outside sources. Therefore, it is essential you know how to avoid plagiarism and why writers should properly give credit to the authors of those sources. <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b>WHAT IS PLAGIARISM?</b><br /><br />In brief, plagiarism is the use of someone else’s ideas as your own. In other words, if you take someone else’s ideas and use them in your paper without giving proper credit, you are plagiarizing. Penalties for plagiarism can range from a failing grade to academic suspension. Although, most of the time, plagiarism is unintentional, it is still each student’s responsibility to learn how to properly attribute material to the original author/s.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b>CITING CORRECTLY</b><br /><br />A common mistaken belief is that citations are only needed for direct quotes, but this is not the case. Generally, you should provide a citation for any information that is not common knowledge or your own ideas. For example, you wouldn’t need a citation to write that the sky is blue because that is common knowledge. However, if you write that the sky is blue because blue light is reflected by particles in the atmosphere more than other colors, your reader may expect you to provide a citation.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b>CAN’T I JUST PARAPHRASE?</b><br /><br />Another possible misconception regarding plagiarism is that paraphrasing means taking a sentence from a source, changing a couple words, and providing a citation. However, paraphrasing is more than just changing a word or two. Rather, it is taking another person’s ideas and putting them in your own unique words.<br /><br />Still, any lengthy series of words taken verbatim from a source need to be placed in quotation marks. A rule to keep in mind is when four or more consecutive, verbatim words are used from a source, place them in quotes.<br /><br />If you have any questions about whether or not your paraphrased material is too close to the original, you can ask your professor or speak with a consultant at the SWC before submitting your assignment.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><b>STRATEGIES FOR AVOIDING PLAGIARISM</b> </span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><i>WHEN IN DOUBT, CITE</i><br /><br />Many students worry that too many citations makes it appear that they are relying too heavily on source material and not thinking for themselves. While some assignments will require you to use more of your own words and ideas, if you are in doubt about whether to cite something, it is wise to go ahead and cite it. This way, you do not have to worry about being accused of plagiarism if the sentence in question reads more similarly to an idea taken from one of your sources than to your own ideas. Because plagiarism is considered a fairly serious offense in academia, it is better to be safe than sorry.<br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><i>TAKE NOTES</i><br /><br />When conducting research, it’s a good idea to write down the bibliographic information for your sources in addition to what you plan to use from those sources. Make sure you have, at the very least, the author’s name and title of the work to help you cite your source material later. In addition, be sure to place appropriate quotation marks around material taken directly from your sources so you do not confuse it with your own thoughts. Otherwise, you might forget where you got a particular piece of information and/or whether or not it is in your own words. It can be anxiety-inducing to be nearing a deadline but unable to find the citation details for a source. To avoid this stress, record bibliographic information as you research.<br /><br />It is also helpful to think of this notetaking as a halfway point between initial research and writing the paper. Breaking down your source material by putting the author’s argument and main points into your own words helps you to better understand the sources with which you are working. Moreover, active notetaking is good practice for putting the author’s ideas into your own words.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: small;"><i>UNSURE ABOUT SOMETHING? ASK!</i><br /><br />As with most issues in writing, the best thing to do when you are confused about something is to ask. Maybe you aren’t quite sure if you paraphrased well enough in a section of your writing, or perhaps you fear you may have too many or too few citations. If you find yourself in such a situation, reach out to your professor for guidance. Other resources, such as the <a href="https://www.delmar.edu/library/index.html" target="_blank">Del Mar College Libraries</a> and <a href="https://www.delmar.edu/offices/swc/" target="_blank">SWC</a>, are here to assist you as well.</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-27890031211011988092023-06-27T10:17:00.003-05:002023-06-27T10:17:50.756-05:00The Summer of 2023<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3hokVE3t0bgFcyFaWM8BGfo49MdDIWCREYz8h1feh3VXxDoTs0-8VNJWta8F7f4I_63Wq0hJiI4cjYk0b4SiGtIsKp73zp-QqViv6E_-tBfH_4Ybjzc75DRZimD0KvyAPm0QS3c15UE4Vo1Q0KfaE5yv1TgVc-1oG3OSu3udEggjdfznloZ4Vod93Gw/s940/Roxy%20Summer%20'23.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="788" data-original-width="940" height="536" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn3hokVE3t0bgFcyFaWM8BGfo49MdDIWCREYz8h1feh3VXxDoTs0-8VNJWta8F7f4I_63Wq0hJiI4cjYk0b4SiGtIsKp73zp-QqViv6E_-tBfH_4Ybjzc75DRZimD0KvyAPm0QS3c15UE4Vo1Q0KfaE5yv1TgVc-1oG3OSu3udEggjdfznloZ4Vod93Gw/w640-h536/Roxy%20Summer%20'23.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-5499061165125518622023-02-07T12:24:00.001-06:002023-02-07T12:33:07.589-06:00SWC - Here, There, and Everywhere!<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Hello, Roxy Readers! Are you wondering where I've been? If you're a local, we are here at our new campus, Oso Creek. Take note! We have FOUR Stone Writing Center locations to better serve our students - Heritage, Windward, Oso Creek, and online at delmar.edu/swc.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">I'll be back soon with writing tips for you.</span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. 'Til then, hang ten!</span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="normaltextrun"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><b style="color: #45818e;"><i>Roxy</i></b> </span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrAQDxB10dgxg10UQlkPEA-ljFmh34aMpZzxxVWQMuX_MrYy4tU7Ju147f5Qn4EbEES3gx-D9tMUKODm_gEudvXV1eZZwNyJ2bOEaVC9BkxTLeUTAvhCLYaAx6RaoCsbskvtMC9C0vE2yQSIIYqPdaiqmu7_hWod54GMOZNtwBZH-y13ogFpWw289/s2000/Foghorn%20Ad%20SWC%20Oso.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="2000" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmrAQDxB10dgxg10UQlkPEA-ljFmh34aMpZzxxVWQMuX_MrYy4tU7Ju147f5Qn4EbEES3gx-D9tMUKODm_gEudvXV1eZZwNyJ2bOEaVC9BkxTLeUTAvhCLYaAx6RaoCsbskvtMC9C0vE2yQSIIYqPdaiqmu7_hWod54GMOZNtwBZH-y13ogFpWw289/w640-h640/Foghorn%20Ad%20SWC%20Oso.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-37079543676031178762022-11-03T13:18:00.000-05:002022-11-03T13:18:19.687-05:00Frequently Asked Questions, Part 1<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IXtpao6pnVsjf2Oa8j-8uHyOFIqeFZk4fsg3zcN89q78Nd-HWnUpmMuHI2VANcTreMc1fMq7pDTjbRC-8745Y12PM9g06OezBOrptem4LCHtAPWAQmwlVZFdPTVx0QUfUWuRcPQRYESD7HuZiw7zCQRSSv6TmAGpEbGy4zosmF3Lpt5yEa56um-g/s1600/FAQs%20Part%201.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1600" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-IXtpao6pnVsjf2Oa8j-8uHyOFIqeFZk4fsg3zcN89q78Nd-HWnUpmMuHI2VANcTreMc1fMq7pDTjbRC-8745Y12PM9g06OezBOrptem4LCHtAPWAQmwlVZFdPTVx0QUfUWuRcPQRYESD7HuZiw7zCQRSSv6TmAGpEbGy4zosmF3Lpt5yEa56um-g/w640-h360/FAQs%20Part%201.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-family: trebuchet;">Hi
there, Roxy Readers! The Stone Writing Center helps lots of students each
semester, and I’ve noticed that many of the same questions pop up time and time
again. I’ve gathered the top 10 most frequently asked questions that come up
when writing an essay to share with you, starting with the first five.</span></span></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: left; vertical-align: baseline;"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">What
is a thesis statement?</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> A thesis statement
is an important part of any essay because it tells the reader what you are
talking about. The thesis statement is often the last sentence in your
introduction and sets you up to talk about your main idea throughout the rest
of your paragraphs. You might think of your thesis statement as your main
argument in the essay. Even if you are not writing an argumentative essay, if your thesis statement is your argument, then the rest of
your essay is you trying to prove that argument to your reader. This </span></span><a href="https://www.delmar.edu/offices/swc/_resources/Composition/thesis-statement.pdf" target="_blank"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">handout</span></a><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif"> </span></span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">has some tips for
writing a thesis statement and an example</span></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span face="Calibri, sans-serif">.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">What
is good academic word choice?</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> This is another one
that can be easy to catch but just as easy to do by accident. It is always
important to use good academic word choice in your writing, but we often write
in the same way that we talk, using second-person pronouns or contractions.
These words that we use in our everyday speech would not be good academic word
choice. Keep an eye out for words like, “you,” “we,” or “our,” and others like,
“they’ve,” “it’s,” or “can’t.” While we might use these types of words all the
time when we talk, it is important to find other words in our writing. With
contractions, it can be as simple as spelling out the two words, but with
second-person pronouns, it can be a little trickier. I’ve found that words
like, “one,” “people,” or even, “they,” can be good replacements for words
like, “you,” in an essay.</span></span><span class="eop"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> </span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">What
is a sentence fragment?</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> Sentence fragments
are sentences that can’t stand on their own, and they can be easy to miss
sometimes. Remember that two main things are important for a sentence: a
subject (noun) and an action (verb). A helpful tip to identify fragments is to
read your writing aloud. If you ever catch a sentence that doesn’t quite make
sense on its own, then chances are that it might just be a fragment.</span></span><span class="eop"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> Check
out this </span></span><a href="https://www.delmar.edu/offices/swc/_resources/Grammar/fragments.pdf" target="_blank"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">Fragments handout</span></a><span class="eop"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> for
more information.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">What
is a run-on sentence?</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> On the other end of
the spectrum from sentence fragments, we have run-on sentences. Usually, we may
think of a run-on as a sentence that is just too long, going on and on. Run-on
sentences are a bit more common than that and can even found in shorter
sentences. A run-on sentence is a sentence that is missing important punctuation.
For example, if you are using two complete thoughts or independent clauses in a
sentence, they will usually need a comma and a conjunction to separate them.
For example, “Jim is running and he is jumping,” is actually a run-on sentence.
We can fix this one up by simply putting a comma before the conjunction, “and.”
That will give us a compound sentence instead!</span></span><span class="eop"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> You can find
more information about </span></span><a href="https://www.delmar.edu/offices/swc/_resources/Grammar/run-ons.pdf" target="_blank"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">run-on sentences here</span></a><span class="eop"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">.</span></span></span></li><li><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span class="normaltextrun"><b><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">What
is a comma splice?</span></b></span><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> Now this one is very
similar to the run-on sentence. With a run-on sentence, a sentence can be missing
a comma before the conjunction. Comma splices, on the other hand, are missing
the conjunction after the comma. Going back to our example, the sentence, “Jim
is running, he is jumping,” is a comma splice. We can fix this sentence in
almost the same way that we did before. Here, we would just put a conjunction,
like the word, “and,” after our comma to make this into a compound sentence.</span></span><span class="eop"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> See
this helpful </span></span><a href="https://www.delmar.edu/offices/swc/_resources/Grammar/comma-splices.pdf" target="_blank"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">handout</span></a><span class="eop"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"> on
comma splices for more examples.</span></span></span></li></ol><p></p>
<p class="paragraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif">I
hope I’ve been able to answer some of your writing-related questions today,
Roxy Readers, and stay tuned for the rest of our frequently-asked questions!</span></span><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span></p><p class="paragraph" style="margin-bottom: .0001pt; margin: 0in; vertical-align: baseline;"><span class="normaltextrun"><span face=""Calibri",sans-serif" style="font-size: 11pt;"></span></span></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Roxy</i></b></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-28957712017241750882022-10-07T11:37:00.002-05:002022-10-12T16:24:35.052-05:00Worthy of a Repeat: Do I Really Need a Tutor?<p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Wow, Roxy Readers! A lot has happened in the last couple of years, and SWC is settling into a new space. Since we're so busy helping students right now, I'm sharing some really important info with you again. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 16px;"><span style="color: white; font-family: georgia;"><b><i style="background-color: #20124d;">Roxy</i></b></span></span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyVCXMtQEH6gSwSjrRqoG32bfMbg40pGVa0lNDQOQJBef_ZcD4OqA31DPyIJUlAgJCz4f5vqlk4m4kZzb-fUxiRtGXdziKL9EtX9yF_BwbNy61agULpj5lGfIwexch6v6wos4A6YIPSfnG3VoAVTAsGxhbEPj5xiVt60qJkwPE-l42OfkwOQKKHNe/s2304/Do%20I%20Really.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><span style="font-family: georgia;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1728" data-original-width="2304" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiyVCXMtQEH6gSwSjrRqoG32bfMbg40pGVa0lNDQOQJBef_ZcD4OqA31DPyIJUlAgJCz4f5vqlk4m4kZzb-fUxiRtGXdziKL9EtX9yF_BwbNy61agULpj5lGfIwexch6v6wos4A6YIPSfnG3VoAVTAsGxhbEPj5xiVt60qJkwPE-l42OfkwOQKKHNe/w320-h240/Do%20I%20Really.png" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><div><span style="font-family: georgia;"><br /></span></div>Hello again, Roxy Readers! We’re well into our fall
semester, and we are very busy helping students with their first major writing
assignments. Are you working on your paper, too? You may think that you’ve got
this, but even the best writers need help sometimes. If you’re asking yourself
whether you need a tutor, the answer is yes, you do.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;">I’ll walk you through the different stages of writing and
demonstrate how a tutor can help you with each one.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"></p><ol style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Unpacking the Assignment Sheet:</b> Sometimes there’s a lot of
information, and it can be a little confusing. No worries. We got this! We’ll
help you understand the prompt and other assignment requirements like
documentation style. Having a set of trained eyes look over your assignment
sheet can really help you be ready to tackle that paper!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Brainstorming:</b> So now you understand the assignment, but you
don’t know exactly what to write about. We can chat with you and help you
bounce ideas around. We’ll sit with you as you capture your ideas and get a
lead for THE idea for your paper. We can even talk you through organizing your
ideas so that you can be one step closer to beginning a draft. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Outlining:</b> An outline can be a great help in organizing your
thoughts especially if you’re really stuck. The outline functions as a little
roadmap for your paper. We can review sample outlines and make sure that your
ideas are organized according to your professor’s instructions.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>The Actual Writing Part:</b> We find that it it’s most
productive when you can do this on your own, but if you’re stuck on a sentence
or a paragraph, we will gladly help you work through your writer’s block! We
are also whizzes at APA and MLA and everything in between! We can help you
integrate sources and polish your works cited pages. Our citation game is so
strong that it will blow your socks off!</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;"><b>Revising and Editing:</b> We will read through your paper and
point out areas that could use some improvement. We can also give you mini
lessons on things that may need some extra attention. For example, we can walk
you through a lesson on fragments, word choice, citations, and much more! We
want to empower you so that you’re able to revise and edit your own paper. We
will gladly help you along the way, but it is YOUR paper, not ours.</span></li></ol><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: georgia;">Believe me! You will benefit from any and all of these
things when visiting with one of our tutors. I know that I didn’t cover
everything because there are so many things that the SWC does, but we want you
to feel comfortable coming to us for any sort of writing question. There is no
question too large or too small for us to tackle. Come see us, say Hi, and meet
our tutors. We look forward to meeting you!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-7633253063936329812022-09-15T16:17:00.000-05:002022-09-15T16:17:08.350-05:00Welcome Back!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkETaiguzw3kmS1OCa3KDlAziKRgu38rk_x5x1iBeiBmBOXHsQK4Mj-J8UNEdwhCyXqMfF1ViL9NyQJtZKiDXJfwW_EIL4QZ-d14GCKBeJxGp68g-kxGiie8EZD1MMXahU6rqYyxJwyb0eKj9qtfbvD-7eB2n_C2H4DcuczktTkKNSIndRxsdU_NRm/s2496/Poster%20Options%20(1).png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2496" data-original-width="1920" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkETaiguzw3kmS1OCa3KDlAziKRgu38rk_x5x1iBeiBmBOXHsQK4Mj-J8UNEdwhCyXqMfF1ViL9NyQJtZKiDXJfwW_EIL4QZ-d14GCKBeJxGp68g-kxGiie8EZD1MMXahU6rqYyxJwyb0eKj9qtfbvD-7eB2n_C2H4DcuczktTkKNSIndRxsdU_NRm/w492-h640/Poster%20Options%20(1).png" width="492" /></a></div><br /> <p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-10191250645854264392022-06-06T10:06:00.000-05:002022-06-06T10:06:04.333-05:00Summer 2022<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_T0bgTD46YlXUTS-_JPAPkTZmf2ohbM_idhCAROOAKu4pC2zYtynCWoh7XqZlj9obssesM_5sYR8D0rD2PJNOxOgvD1hVR9oh_pUIhMtRVJdvzX9mr4RXW8itOjffDNCfnRBokk8PG1IqrHCo4WpjBeKsz17qQ7L-hLU7dRcqsjspywidujGz-d99/s1080/summer%2022.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_T0bgTD46YlXUTS-_JPAPkTZmf2ohbM_idhCAROOAKu4pC2zYtynCWoh7XqZlj9obssesM_5sYR8D0rD2PJNOxOgvD1hVR9oh_pUIhMtRVJdvzX9mr4RXW8itOjffDNCfnRBokk8PG1IqrHCo4WpjBeKsz17qQ7L-hLU7dRcqsjspywidujGz-d99/w640-h640/summer%2022.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-60862448872004443132022-04-28T15:58:00.004-05:002022-10-12T16:22:08.598-05:00It's Time for Final Exams!<p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdGVOHEW9v03gY0ktZ9UZvPjHgTj75FB35u14Uq6bOANkfywMDp9ASnPP0bosSu8pTAFToNTrUa9lkgl2ohw-93hMTNiqkoBa3rZCGBbWn86YX1wX5ngSb4HxORyjQOOk8PqhmED2Ziave-svUWWEzPYV1DOI4A8tuFVwlBO-Fw1XDcEH156eAFvR/s1080/Final%20Exam%20Prep%20Blog.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRdGVOHEW9v03gY0ktZ9UZvPjHgTj75FB35u14Uq6bOANkfywMDp9ASnPP0bosSu8pTAFToNTrUa9lkgl2ohw-93hMTNiqkoBa3rZCGBbWn86YX1wX5ngSb4HxORyjQOOk8PqhmED2Ziave-svUWWEzPYV1DOI4A8tuFVwlBO-Fw1XDcEH156eAFvR/w320-h320/Final%20Exam%20Prep%20Blog.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: arial;">Well, Roxy Readers, it’s about that time again; exams are
just around the corner. This might be a stressful time of year, but keep in mind
that you can grab a surfboard and hit the waves as soon as your tests are
behind you! I suppose you don’t </span><i style="font-family: arial;">have </i><span style="font-family: arial;">to hit the waves if surfing isn’t your
passion, but be sure to make time for what you enjoy once finals are done. For
now, I’d like to share some of my strategies for finals season.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Create flashcards</b><span style="mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-fareast;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I recommend making flashcards for important terms, dates,
etc. Try to think about what questions your professor might ask on the exam,
and format your flashcards similarly. Although there might be premade
flashcards out there, I highly suggest making your own because the process
requires you to read through your notes and any materials from your class, and
the act of writing or typing the information out can help you remember it.</span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Review study guides</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If your professor provides any study guides or lists of what
to study, be sure to review them and go over everything the guides cover.
Remember that your professors want you to do well in their class, so if they’ve
given you a study guide, those materials will likely be on the exam.</span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Manage your time</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Be sure to manage your time well. If you have multiple
finals in a brief period of time, whether they’re on the same day or within a
day of each other, consider dividing your time between studying for both
finals. When studying for one class makes your vision start to blur, it likely
means you aren’t retaining information anymore. Try switching to the other
class for a while. This might wake you back up, and it will still be an
effective use of time.</span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">You might also consider creating a schedule if you’re good
at sticking to them. Block off time for each of your subjects so that you can
be sure you’re giving each subject enough attention. </span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Take breaks</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Although it might be the last thing you want to do if you
feel like you’ve got a lot of studying to get done, breaks are important.
Remember that studying does you no good if you’re exhausted and unable to
concentrate. Try taking a break. Go for a walk, get a snack, or even just get
up and stretch for a few minutes. Your brain will thank you for it, and you’ll
likely have much more success when you return to studying. If you’re worried
your break will last too long, set a timer, and be strict with yourself about
returning to your work after your timer goes off.</span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Go to study sessions</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If your professor holds study sessions or any of your
classmates are meeting up to study, consider going, especially if you learn
well from others. Study groups are also good because we tend to remember
information better when we teach someone else. However, I have been a part of a
few “study groups” that chatted more than we studied, and if you find that is
the case in a group you meet up with, don’t let yourself get distracted from
studying for too long. Either try to get the group back on track or head out
early to study some more on your own. </span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Have a few different study areas</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">A change of scenery can do wonders for the mind, and if you
have a few areas to study (such as your room, a library, or café), you can
switch areas when you feel yourself start to lose focus. </span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Implement rewards</b><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p></p><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0 0 0 40px; padding: 0px;"><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If you’re anything like me, studying might be one of your
least favorite activities. To make sure that you study, try to reward yourself
for a job well done. You can have several small rewards to keep yourself
motivated. For example, you can set a timer for thirty minutes of studying,
give yourself a small reward when the timer goes off, and then repeat the
process. On the flip side, you can also have one big reward after a day of
studying.</span></p><p></p><p></p></blockquote><p></p><p class="MsoNormal">
</p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: arial;">Those are all the tips I have for today, Roxy Readers. Keep
your chin up; following these tips will help your finals season be smooth sailing!
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color: black; mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="font-family: arial;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and
the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span></span></p><p></p><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-10435030999889654792022-04-28T15:52:00.004-05:002023-02-23T16:05:32.905-06:00Avoiding Bias in Writing<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcI3kyXR2KFlKZTBmwh0LExB6Bv9l17oPSCf4fPMOcl3cRLseKj0WxJb-cn-fjH2_FswUIUN5JCU2r54qtN1Mc8cneCH9u2CsEMlUwBKD2bYzSPUF5QAUE78ofT8HyFyCCeMujCpS_ky-jZZYJXmA1nTBdLZBxWYjnFIelG8EG3TtDS5cv1M17ObAf/s1080/Avoiding%20Bias%20in%20Writing.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcI3kyXR2KFlKZTBmwh0LExB6Bv9l17oPSCf4fPMOcl3cRLseKj0WxJb-cn-fjH2_FswUIUN5JCU2r54qtN1Mc8cneCH9u2CsEMlUwBKD2bYzSPUF5QAUE78ofT8HyFyCCeMujCpS_ky-jZZYJXmA1nTBdLZBxWYjnFIelG8EG3TtDS5cv1M17ObAf/w320-h320/Avoiding%20Bias%20in%20Writing.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Hey there, Roxy
Readers! I saw the forecast today and couldn’t pass up a day on the waves, but
while I was out there, I started thinking about biased writing. The thought
stayed with me as I surfed the day away, and as soon as I got home, I sat down
at my computer with the hope of talking to all of you about how to avoid biased
writing.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">We all have
strong beliefs, and it’s nearly impossible to hear or see a topic without
letting our feelings color it. Yet, it’s important to avoid bias when writing,
especially if it’s academic writing. Think of it like this: when we write, we
usually have a goal in mind, whether it’s getting an acceptable grade on an
assignment, convincing our audience to believe what we do, or educating someone
on a topic. In all of these cases, it’s important not to exclude or offend the
reader because they might stop reading or, worse, angrily read the rest of our
writing and disagree with everything we say because they feel it’s biased.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Now, what does
bias look like? Let’s say that I’m about to adopt a new pet, and one of my
friends told me, “Whatever you do, don’t get a cat. Those things are mean and
only care about themselves. If you get one, you must like suffering.” My friend
has made several claims here, most of which can’t be proven, and it’s clear
that they will dislike cats regardless of what an individual cat’s personality
is like. In other words, my friend seems biased. Because I’ve had several nice
cats in my life, I know for a fact that they aren’t all mean and we can’t know
for sure what a cat is thinking, so my friend’s claim that cats only care about
themselves can’t be proven. Finally, my friend made an assumption about the
personalities of cat owners. As someone who has had cats all my life, I know
that their claim about cat-owners isn’t true. That means whatever credibility
my friend might have had is now gone because I can say for sure that one claim
they made has no facts to back it up.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I would be far
more likely to listen if my friend said, “What you adopt depends on what you’re
looking for, but since you spend a lot of time out on the beach with friends, I
think a dog would be the best choice for you. Some cats might match your
personality, but you’re more likely to find a dog that enjoys your lifestyle.”
In this case, the only assumption my friend made about me—that I spend a lot of
time at the beach with friends—is true and provable. Despite their knowledge of
my habits, my friend didn’t assume that I would automatically want a dog; they
left the choice up to me. Additionally, they gave reasoning to support their
claims and admitted that the other side might have a point. I would be even
more likely to adopt a dog if they gave me links to the American Kennel Club
(AKC) website for a breed of dog that matched my personality and lifestyle
since I know the AKC has factual, trustworthy information.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Another way I
like to think about bias is pretending I’m having an argument with someone. Any
time someone in an argument gets heated, the other party gets angry as well. If
both parties wind up yelling at each other, more than likely, neither of them
is really hearing or absorbing what the other person is saying. Bias can
operate the same way. As I write, I like to imagine that I’m talking to a
friend or family member who would disagree with what I’m discussing. If I think
they would be likely to get upset or tune me out, I know that I need to rethink
how I’m saying something.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Remember, Roxy
Readers: you will have far more success with your writing if you’re careful to
support everything you say with facts and examples, especially if you’re
careful to make those that disagree with you feel heard. Just because they
disagree does not make them any less deserving of your respect and kindness.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">See you next
time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til
then, hang ten!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-66280201524302850312022-04-14T11:33:00.001-05:002022-04-14T11:35:59.007-05:00Overcoming Writer’s Block<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4Zh_IvOE-EepxfxItpl1b581NbuiVbZVYxkGRmqilTJK1CxraWbEZKMleKZhzX4glAqeI7jmEcwpQeVp0Rwfe8NbeuVT7P0ZLL2zvnBZqZhd0RJ4k1kWrKzTBUB4NfMaX6PuocjtWzGV7V2Mv_ru__00qmXtoGkdMCuLxuCyfRDIhdhjXpkDGZyK/s816/OvercomingWriter'sBlock.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="528" data-original-width="816" height="207" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF4Zh_IvOE-EepxfxItpl1b581NbuiVbZVYxkGRmqilTJK1CxraWbEZKMleKZhzX4glAqeI7jmEcwpQeVp0Rwfe8NbeuVT7P0ZLL2zvnBZqZhd0RJ4k1kWrKzTBUB4NfMaX6PuocjtWzGV7V2Mv_ru__00qmXtoGkdMCuLxuCyfRDIhdhjXpkDGZyK/s320/OvercomingWriter'sBlock.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi there, Roxy Readers! Welcome back to the blog! I have to admit something. This blog entry was hard to write. I knew what I wanted to write about, but I couldn’t get the words down on paper. It’s kind of funny, actually, considering that today’s topic is “writer’s block.” Although some would say that writer’s block is not real, those of us who have struggled to put words down on a blank sheet of paper would certainly disagree. Today, I want to share some strategies to help you overcome writer’s block; try some of these tips the next you are struggling to put some words down on paper. </span></p><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Stream of consciousness writing</b></span></li></ul><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Start by writing anything that pops into your mind. Don’t worry about organization or grammar; just get your thoughts down on paper. This will get you started, and you might find that you can use more of it than you think.</span></p></blockquote><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Bullet points</b></span></li></ul><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Write down any ideas you think you will want to include in your writing. Whether the bullet points are a few words or a few sentences long is up to you. Don’t give yourself any rules—just write what comes to mind.</span></p></blockquote><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Resist the urge to edit as you go</b></span></li></ul><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">It can be hard to leave a sentence alone when you spot an error or a word that does not sound quite right, but if you stop to correct it while writing, you might lose your train of thought. Based on my past experiences, I’ve learned to insert comments in my Word Doc that highlight what I’m not satisfied with and say something brief such as “not the right word” or “needs work.” This only takes a minute or two to do, and then I continue writing. Try not to focus on any errors or correct them until you’re done writing.</span></p></blockquote><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Use a recording app on your phone or computer</b></span></li></ul><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Try recording yourself as you talk about what you want to write or what you have to say about the topic. Again, don’t stress over how long you should talk. Talk until you are out of ideas, and then stop the recording. As soon as you can, sit down at your computer, hit play on the recording, and type out what you said. You might find that you had already written most of the essay in your head. </span></p></blockquote><p></p><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: arial;"><b>Sit down with a friend or family member and talk to them about the assignment, recording yourself if possible</b></span></li></ul><p></p><blockquote style="border: none; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; padding: 0px;"><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Tell a friend or family member what you want to write about and what you think so far about your topic. This might feel less intimidating, enabling you to get it done. I suggest recording yourself so that you don’t forget what you said when you sit down in front of your computer. However, sometimes even just talking to someone about your topic and ideas can get the words flowing.</span></p></blockquote><p><span style="font-family: arial;">That’s all I have for today, Roxy Readers! Thank you for being a lovely audience, as always! I managed to break through my Writer’s Block, and there are few feelings quite as satisfying. </span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span></p><p><span style="color: #45818e; font-family: arial;"><b><i>Roxy</i></b></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-18246447220743162742022-04-07T11:40:00.001-05:002022-10-12T16:19:20.097-05:00Overcoming Writing Struggles<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLVE4kNnAyaQh4-Zgo8vHLiKJGLsRqhc4FCAyhyrWXKCjjoWap9rQ7BH-_8FxVLzNMPS1oj0nKNneIuE8PnOweXzCYesroh68ik7u7_USFfxmd_ogipKeBvGm4EtCKbVRMmS8v0RUcdavGtgr23lDSVoFl-0I-Mi05GhEaENK91gWm9EC5wzAJvYB/s1080/Overcoming%20Writing%20Struggles.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLVE4kNnAyaQh4-Zgo8vHLiKJGLsRqhc4FCAyhyrWXKCjjoWap9rQ7BH-_8FxVLzNMPS1oj0nKNneIuE8PnOweXzCYesroh68ik7u7_USFfxmd_ogipKeBvGm4EtCKbVRMmS8v0RUcdavGtgr23lDSVoFl-0I-Mi05GhEaENK91gWm9EC5wzAJvYB/s320/Overcoming%20Writing%20Struggles.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="color: white; font-family: arial;">Hi there, Roxy
Readers! While I was out on the water today, I was talking to one of my friends
about how much I enjoy writing, and she asked me whether English had always
been one of my best subjects. When I said no, she was surprised, and that got
me thinking. I want to wash away the belief that if someone is a good writer,
they’ve always been good, and if someone struggles with writing, they can never
hope to improve. Let me tell you about one of my biggest writing challenges and
how I overcame it.</span><p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial;">Although I’ve
enjoyed writing in my spare time for many years, I usually fell in the middle
of the pack grade-wise in my English classes. In fact, it wasn’t until my
sophomore year of high school that I decided to make a genuine effort at
improving my writing. My English teacher that year returned my first essay, and
I was shocked to see that I’d earned a C. It was passing, sure, but I’d worked
hard on that essay; I enjoyed writing in my spare time, so a C was unacceptable
to me. However, instead of feeling discouraged, I swore to myself that I would
work hard, and, by the end of the year, I would make an A on an essay for that
class.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial;">Each essay that
year found me working harder than the one before, and I poured over my
teacher’s notes and suggestions, trying to pinpoint exactly what she wanted
from me and how I could impress her. I also went to her class a few times after
school to ask questions about her feedback. Each essay received a higher grade
than the one before, but none of them had the A written on the top that I’d
been striving toward. However, with each failure, I became more determined. By
the time the last essay rolled around, I decided to use her notes and throw my
past writing habits out, at least temporarily. I would incorporate all of her
suggestions, and I would earn that A. I spent hours working on the essay, and
after turning it in, I waited with bated breath to see if my efforts would pay
off.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial;">To my immense
satisfaction, the efforts <i>did </i>pay off, and I had achieved my goal! I
told myself that I would change my writing only for that essay, but I can see a
clear divide between my writing before that year and my writing afterward. I
might have only been striving toward making a better grade in that one class,
but I improved my writing in general.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial;">This experience
is far from my only struggle with writing, but it is my favorite story to tell
because I think it shows that writing is just like any other hobby or skill. We
don’t expect ourselves to excel the first time we try to cook. We know that it
will take time, practice, and effort to become a good chef. The same is true of
writing. I encourage you to practice, to be patient with yourself, and to seek
out help when you need it or have questions. Speak with your professors about
your writing and their feedback. They will likely respect your desire to
improve your writing, and if you’re a Del Mar student, consider coming to the Stone
Writing Center to work with a tutor on your writing. We can certainly get you
on the right track! The writing center is a resource I wish I’d had access to
as a sophomore in high school, and I bet I would’ve earned that A even earlier
in the semester with their guidance.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial;">Thank you, Roxy
Readers. I appreciate all of you, and I believe that each of you has a
wonderful writer within you. Be sure to give your inner writer what they need
to shine!</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in;"><span style="mso-ascii-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-hansi-font-family: Calibri; mso-themecolor: text1;"><span style="color: white; font-family: arial;">See you next
time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til
then, hang ten!<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
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<![endif]--><span style="font-family: georgia;">Hi there, Roxy Readers! I’ve been thinking recently about how intimidating it is to look at assignment instructions, especially when they’re lengthy. We want to be sure to include all the necessities in our essay, and we sometimes spend more time stressing over meeting the instructions than we do writing. So, today, let’s talk about how to break down assignment instructions so that they’re easier to understand.<br /></span><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Highlight the big picture items</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">I often start by highlighting important parts of the assignment instructions. For example, if there is a paragraph in the instructions discussing MLA format, which is a requirement for the assignment, I would highlight only “use MLA format.” Then I can glance at the highlighted words of the paragraph to know what that part of the instructions requires. Later, when I’m ready to format my essay, I can quickly find the paragraph that outlines what I should do.</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Make a checklist</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">After highlighting, I pull out a piece of scratch paper and write down a bulleted list of everything the instructor has specified the essay should do. The list includes things such as the topic of the essay, but it also includes any words that I should avoid. </span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Making a checklist is helpful for writing and revising. I like to read through my essay a few times while revising, each time focusing on one or two bullet points. If I’ve met those requirements, I check them off the list.</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Re-read the assignment instructions</span></li><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">After you have written the essay, look back over the assignment instructions to see whether you completed every part. Keep in mind that sometimes it can be easy to miss small specifications or rules, and it is always good to double-check in case you missed something when highlighting or creating your checklist.</span></li></ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">If the instructions ask questions, be sure you’ve answered them all.</span></li><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">Keep an eye out for words like: “Most importantly” </span></li><ul><li><span style="font-family: georgia;">If there is a part of the assignment instructions that says, “most importantly,” be sure you have met that requirement. Likely, the entirety of your essay should address whatever is most important according to the assignment instructions.</span></li></ul></ul><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">Thank you, Roxy Readers, for being such a wonderful audience! I hope this takes some of the fear out of looking over assignment instructions. Remember the old saying of how to eat an elephant—one bite at a time? I don’t care for that saying, so I think I’ll say instead: “How do you eat a family-sized box of cookies by yourself? One cookie at a time!” In the same way, it will be easier for you to digest your assignment instructions one highlighted section or bullet point at a time. <br /> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: georgia;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!<br /></span><br /></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-44363754659203142162022-02-14T13:20:00.000-06:002022-02-14T13:20:31.677-06:00Where in the world is the Stone Writing Center?<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Roxy Readers, SWC IS BACK! We are thrilled to let you know
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-91406313386873975182021-09-24T10:04:00.000-05:002021-09-24T10:04:23.136-05:00Have we met? Hello from the SWC!<p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Hey, Roxy Readers! Rylie is here to welcome you to the Stone Writing Center!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">I am so grateful to be back with you! Our world has been through some challenges these past 18 months, but the Stone Writing Center is still here to help you with all things writing. Perhaps you’re a new reader and not familiar with us, so please let me introduce you to the SWC!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">The Stone Writing Center has been around since 1976, and the tutors here, all of whom have at least a bachelor’s degree (and some even have a master’s degree!), are all very friendly and excited to help you with every part of the writing process. Although we each enjoy a different stage of writing, we’re all happy to help you, whether you’re just getting started, working on revisions, or putting together your citations!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">If you’re a student at Del Mar College, access to the Stone Writing Center is included in your tuition. You can submit to us online by going to delmar.edu/swc and selecting “Online Tutoring” and then enrolling using your Del Mar Canvas username and login information. From there, you will take what looks like a quiz. In reality, it’s just a form that gives us a better understanding of what you need help with specifically. And don’t worry—the “quiz” is not for a grade! We also like working on all kinds of papers, whether it’s a literary analysis for an English class, a discussion over your favorite hobby for your speech class, or anything in between! We can even offer some feedback on resumes!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">I know that submitting writing online can be a bit intimidating, and it might feel like your submission should be as close to perfect as possible by the time you submit it to us, but that’s not the case! I’ve had students submit outlines and introductions only, asking if they were on the right track as far as meeting assignment instructions went. The writing process can be challenging, and we never want you to feel alone! If you hit a wall and want some feedback, but you aren’t yet finished writing, submit it to us anyway! We might be able to offer some helpful advice that will get you back on track.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">What’s the best thing about online help, you ask? Well, it’s got to be that we’re available 24/7! Some people submit writing at 9AM on a Tuesday morning, and some people submit writing at 2AM on a Saturday morning. Just like our students have varying sleep schedules, so do we! I tend to be a night owl when I’m allowed to follow my body clock, so I’ve assessed some students as late (or early) as 4AM!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Finally, I know that not every student is used to everything being done online. There have certainly been a few times I’ve run into a wall when it comes to technology. It can be hard and frustrating to navigate online and on screen. If you have questions about accessing our online services or understanding feedback a tutor gave you, it might be worthwhile to give us a call! We’re happy to help you however we can!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Stay tuned to learn more about each of our individual tutors! They look forward to introducing themselves to you!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">Write on, Roxy Readers!</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">-Rylie</span></p><p><span style="font-family: trebuchet;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-58061181103964760812021-06-30T11:46:00.000-05:002021-06-30T11:46:13.636-05:00Summer 2021<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9j1XeBfycYIvJtc4wetelDtV2-6VrV8_u8hk3jC8Pgh8abHdRHHC-RVQQF3RBdVKXYrgJP8wrEDg_HZ2bKrJfgVzxe2uLPPjkogS0BCIrjnnVLICDdu_uR41npaO5bhTgVoXUUo4xXg/s560/Roxy+Summer21.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="315" data-original-width="560" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9j1XeBfycYIvJtc4wetelDtV2-6VrV8_u8hk3jC8Pgh8abHdRHHC-RVQQF3RBdVKXYrgJP8wrEDg_HZ2bKrJfgVzxe2uLPPjkogS0BCIrjnnVLICDdu_uR41npaO5bhTgVoXUUo4xXg/w640-h360/Roxy+Summer21.png" width="640" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-38117817233544601742021-04-06T12:49:00.000-05:002021-04-06T12:49:24.814-05:00It's a Blog Takeover! Getting Started - Part 1<p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyveTPNktygSrLjG8_dEY1ZilroEebVzI_4GXxuJho87f1XVpAG2ernnj_Wrr87yXqlHaEMQQgRsmupUZfRcb9gUExA-4qJeNUs9XKdwKacxCbF-dfsBh42tNbNH4zyR_jbaHJXE60mw/s2048/Getting+Started+Part+1.png" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilyveTPNktygSrLjG8_dEY1ZilroEebVzI_4GXxuJho87f1XVpAG2ernnj_Wrr87yXqlHaEMQQgRsmupUZfRcb9gUExA-4qJeNUs9XKdwKacxCbF-dfsBh42tNbNH4zyR_jbaHJXE60mw/w400-h225/Getting+Started+Part+1.png" width="400" /></a></span></div><p></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>Dear Roxy </span><span>Readers - Spring</span><span> has finally sprung, and I am excited to share more writing tips from Rylie, a Stone Writing Center tutor. Read on to see her suggestions about getting started on a writing project!</span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span><br /></span></span></p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span>I look forward to
seeing you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into
view.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;">
</p><p style="background: white; margin: 0in;"><i><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; padding: 0in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Roxy</span></span></i></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi,
everyone!</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">If
this blog seems a little different than what you’re used to, it’s because Roxy
let me guest star for another special topic today. Thanks for letting me chime
in on your blog again, Roxy! Today, I’d like to talk about something many
people struggle with when it comes to writing: getting started.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I’ve
certainly struggled with starting writing projects throughout the years.
Writing is one of my favorite things, yet that blank page still scares me
sometimes (although not as much as spiders). Remember, just because you
struggle to get started doesn’t mean that you’re a bad writer. Still, issues
with getting started can cause trouble when you’ve got a deadline to meet, so
how do we push past that apprehension? One of the biggest problems I have boils
down to finding my focus—my interest—for the essay. Although the cause for my
lack of interest differs for each assignment, I’ve found a solution for each.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Have
you ever felt a topic was boring or too vague? I used to begrudgingly accept
that the assignment wasn’t going to be fun or interesting and press forward. Eventually,
I decided I’d had enough of writing papers that bored me to tears, so I started
to look for fresh angles that inspired me. Although it took me a bit longer, I
found that I wrote my papers faster and the end result was better.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;">For
example, if you had to write a critical analysis over a book you found boring,
it might seem impossible to make the prompt interesting, but you can use your
dislike for the novel to your advantage. Think about <i>why </i>you didn’t like
it. Did you disagree with one of its messages? Were the characters unlikable?
Did the plot drag on? Each of those can be used as the basis for your essay,
but be careful not to rant. Similarly, if you like the topic, think about why.
Determining why you like or dislike something can help make the subject more
interesting.</span><span> </span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">On
the opposite end of the spectrum, I’ve struggled to write because I had <i>too
many </i>ideas for an essay. If you’re someone who struggles to come up with
one idea, I can imagine you’re rolling your eyes. It sounds like the dream,
right? In truth, however, too many ideas can be overwhelming because it’s hard to
stay focused. If this is a problem for you, try making a bulleted list with a
sentence or two for each of your ideas. This exercise will help you determine
what you can write the most about.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">There
are also times when the prompt seems so personal that you struggle to write
anything. When that happened to me, I stared at a blank page for hours, writing
and deleting sentences more times than I care to remember. How did I eventually
write the essay? I found a way to distance myself so that I could manage my
emotions. See if you can approach the prompt from a different angle that has
fewer personal and emotional ties. Remember, you are in charge of how much you
share, and there’s often a way to tackle these assignments without added stress.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Conversely,
you might have a prompt that you desperately want to answer using your own
personal experiences. You might be crushed if your professor says that you can’t
use examples from your own life, and you wind up not knowing what to write
about. If that’s the case, remember that your experiences can be used as a
starting point for your essay even if you don’t write about them. Use your personal
knowledge of the subject to inform your research. That way, you won’t refer to
your own experiences, but your essay will still cover the same ideas.</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">That’s
all I have to say about getting started for now. Remember, finding an interest
in a prompt will always motivate you to start writing. Thank you for letting me
share my thoughts with your readers, Roxy!</span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="mso-layout-grid-align: none; text-autospace: none;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Rylie</span><o:p style="font-size: 11pt;"></o:p></span></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-4905789626313675592021-02-25T11:07:00.000-06:002021-02-25T11:07:54.704-06:00It's a Blog Takeover! Getting the Most Out of a Tutorial Session - Part 2<p><span style="background-color: white;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhhwZ9ACGu2Ne7ykaCg6iZTXogQ3ZiUYfXn9_2qKQkKMCFUBV24r00xP7HCN3DTrKwW-ZvlZtV4F_CitusYNNOq-Gcg7dc-a5srTNXy-TYt9IRAM2Ay-56QuJ_vk6H64SgOxDtFzfJd0/s2048/Getting+the+Most+out+of+a+Tutorial+Session%252C+Part+2.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2048" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBhhwZ9ACGu2Ne7ykaCg6iZTXogQ3ZiUYfXn9_2qKQkKMCFUBV24r00xP7HCN3DTrKwW-ZvlZtV4F_CitusYNNOq-Gcg7dc-a5srTNXy-TYt9IRAM2Ay-56QuJ_vk6H64SgOxDtFzfJd0/w640-h360/Getting+the+Most+out+of+a+Tutorial+Session%252C+Part+2.png" width="640" /></a></span></div><span style="background-color: white;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Wow, Roxy Readers! I am so happy to be on the other side of the crazy week we just had in Texas. I hope everyone is safe, warm, and ready to move forward. We are continuing our blog takeover with Rylie who has more great tips to share.</span></span><p></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I look forward to seeing you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view.</span></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; clear: both; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><i><span color="inherit" style="border: 0px; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Roxy</span></span></i></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial;"><br /></span></p><p style="background-color: white; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-top: 0px;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-family: arial;">Hi, everyone!</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Last
time I was here, I gave a few pointers on how to get the most out of a tutorial
session. Since then, I’ve wanted to chat with students about how to make the
most out of each consultant’s feedback. A few days ago, I told Roxy, and she
asked me to share my thoughts with her readers. Thanks for lending me your
platform, Roxy!</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">One
of the biggest misconceptions students might have is that the consultant points
out everything that could use revision in an essay. In reality, consultants
have an unofficial checklist that we go through while looking over a paper. The
most important concern is the content, so that’s what we focus on first. After
all, a well-written, grammatically correct paper over cats wouldn’t receive a
100 if the prompt is over ice cream, right?</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Each
tutor has a slightly different checklist and will notice different things, but
very few will start with grammar if there are bigger issues to address. And
when it does come time to edit grammar, the consultant will likely only point
out and help you edit one or two errors, leaving the rest to you. That means
that when you go through your paper, you should look to revise and edit not
just what the consultant pointed out, but also what they did not comment on.
Use their feedback to guide your search. And remember, if you struggle to
locate or fix these errors, you can always ask a consultant for further help.
The consultants are always glad to assist you.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Consultants
limit the revisions they suggest per session in large part because they don’t
want to overwhelm students. A few times, I’ve received so much feedback from
peers on a paper that I freeze up. It’s hard to know where to begin when you
have a long list of comments, after all. But when I looked closer, I found that
many of the suggested changes were quick fixes.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Whether
your suggested revisions are mostly quick fixes or more in-depth changes,
you’ll need a way to minimize your anxiety. For instance, you might distance
yourself from the critiques, as if they’re referring to someone else’s paper,
so that you’re better able to digest them. One of my newly discovered tactics
is to make a list of the comments, arranging them based on importance. I’ll
also try to file similar remarks under a single bullet. That way, I have a
manageable checklist to go through while revising. Not to mention, there’s a
huge sense of accomplishment when I’m able to scratch off bullet points after
I’ve addressed them.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">Finally,
remember that you should take breaks from revision, just as you should while
writing. If you refuse to take a few minutes here and there to do something
else, you might get overwhelmed, or you might wind up bleary-eyed, which could
mean that you miss areas that need some revision.</span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecTX_zaYLyM7tLFg9SfgFkW7NuPtAxaAtywFCVFDvSU-9uhSkqiTdoAbKx8Pm-zWf_E-UM2EuS7K4HPRv8PP6zX5STV01OFov4RMGCzbzK4mSFUGC4ut_yBdq6dP4GEHQU0gAZ7Z5Fyo/s1634/RylieH_profile.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="1335" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhecTX_zaYLyM7tLFg9SfgFkW7NuPtAxaAtywFCVFDvSU-9uhSkqiTdoAbKx8Pm-zWf_E-UM2EuS7K4HPRv8PP6zX5STV01OFov4RMGCzbzK4mSFUGC4ut_yBdq6dP4GEHQU0gAZ7Z5Fyo/w163-h200/RylieH_profile.jpg" width="163" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><i>Rylie</i></span></td></tr></tbody></table></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span color="inherit" style="font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-indent: 0.5in;"><span style="font-family: arial;">As
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“see” you again soon, but until then, happy writing, consulting, and revising!</span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-style: inherit; font-variant-caps: inherit; font-variant-ligatures: inherit; font-weight: inherit; text-align: center;"><span color="inherit" style="text-indent: 0.5in;"></span></div><p></p><i style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS", Trebuchet, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;"><span color="inherit" face="Calibri, Helvetica, sans-serif" style="border: 0px; font-size: 12pt; font-stretch: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-variant: inherit; font-weight: inherit; line-height: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"></span></i><p></p>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-74394940603119077712021-02-02T14:22:00.029-06:002021-02-04T12:35:34.578-06:00It's a Blog Takeover! Getting the Most Out of a Tutorial Session - Part 1<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cFcsPnA5YG2tfE9AkSryyHmAYP5figf37OFihn6cWUWRhXSyeyrA9HKQrDpEnUCbMvJj2jzaD2ub7JfK-VZb3_z7vJOEP0r-m_EmJh_OfIL8ZYfy7TI0iiJ-X0WUwlaKa4nYvTvPvg4/s1639/Blog_Takeover.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="797" data-original-width="1639" height="312" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6cFcsPnA5YG2tfE9AkSryyHmAYP5figf37OFihn6cWUWRhXSyeyrA9HKQrDpEnUCbMvJj2jzaD2ub7JfK-VZb3_z7vJOEP0r-m_EmJh_OfIL8ZYfy7TI0iiJ-X0WUwlaKa4nYvTvPvg4/w640-h312/Blog_Takeover.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">To my dear Roxy Readers, it's good to be back! The SWC folks and I are still working remotely, and we've been crazy busy helping students with their writing. An amazing team has assembled here at the Stone Writing Center, and I have invited a few of my colleagues for a Surfing the Waves of Writing blog takeover. Starting off our guest series is Rylie, and she's got some great info to share. Thanks for being so loyal, Roxy Readers! </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: arial;">I look forward to seeing you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><span style="font-family: arial;">Roxy</span></i></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhboFod4-8RL9rmPuk61Z_SVEDS1KN1qZSBJ8GNI4_ICqV_gRvlEhdcM1abmSvT785dWyupW6A4LLCswcieBdGeXxjvk78WzdgESFp_OFZ9hk5LDOqv0WwB4wqAeWSUEbAuh8_DGYT3c/s1634/RylieH_profile.jpg" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1634" data-original-width="1335" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjhboFod4-8RL9rmPuk61Z_SVEDS1KN1qZSBJ8GNI4_ICqV_gRvlEhdcM1abmSvT785dWyupW6A4LLCswcieBdGeXxjvk78WzdgESFp_OFZ9hk5LDOqv0WwB4wqAeWSUEbAuh8_DGYT3c/w163-h200/RylieH_profile.jpg" width="163" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: arial;">*<i>Rylie</i>*</span></td></tr></tbody></table><span style="font-family: trebuchet;"><br /></span><div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Hi, everyone!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Thanks, Roxy, for letting me share some thoughts with your readers! I hope you’re enjoying some clear skies and perfect waves.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Alright, everyone, I’m going to let you in on a few trade secrets, but you have to keep it quiet, okay? If the other consultants find out I told you, they might throw a party. What? You thought they’d be mad? No way! We’ve been looking for a way to fill you guys in for a while now. So, what do I mean by “trade secrets?” I’m going to tell you how to get the most out of a tutorial session!</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Let me ask you this: Have you ever gone to the doctor with several questions or concerns in mind? In the past, I didn’t write down my questions for the doctor ahead of time because I was sure I’d remember. Despite my confidence, I’d always forget one or two of my concerns (and of course, they had to be the most important ones). In the same way, you might forget some important questions you had over your paper when you’re talking to the consultant. Try writing your questions down, and then use them as a checklist to be sure that all of your concerns were addressed.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Speaking of questions, I often hesitate to ask for clarification when learning something new. Sometimes I’m afraid it’s a dumb question, and sometimes I’m worried my queries will be annoying to the other person. In case you’re the same way, let me assure you that your questions are not dumb or annoying. In fact, I love it when those I’m working with ask for clarification because I can be sure they understand everything I’m saying and I get to talk to them about their paper.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">Signing up for multiple sessions can feel a lot like a follow-up question, so it’s understandable if you’re hesitant. Still, I highly suggest pushing past that anxiety and signing up for another session after revising (if your schedule allows). That way, you can be sure that your revisions are improving the paper and that lower-level concerns, such as grammatical errors, are also tackled (consultants like to focus first on higher-level concerns, such as the content of your essay and whether you’re meeting assignment requirements).</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">However, resist the urge to sign up for another session the moment you finish one. It might feel like you’re getting more done because you’ve been through more than one session, but the opposite is actually true. Because each consultant will focus first on higher-level concerns, if you haven’t revised what the first consultant pointed out, you might spend multiple sessions discussing the same thing. As a result, your lower-level concerns never get addressed. You might also struggle to remember everything each tutor said. In either case, your paper won’t improve as much as it would if you spent time revising in between sessions.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">With multiple sessions often come multiple tutors, and students occasionally try to request a consultant because they’ve worked together before. I understand the reasoning—we’re awesome, after all… wait, what do you mean that isn’t what you were thinking? 😀 In truth, it’s only natural to want to continue working with someone you mesh well with and who understands your strengths and challenges. However, we’re unable to take requests for a specific consultant, which is good because each one has a unique way of thinking and a different area of expertise. Therefore, we may focus on something slightly different when it comes to offering you feedback. It makes sense, then, that getting a different tutor for each session is actually good.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">One last tip for now: In most essays, you’ll need to write so that everyone (including those unfamiliar with your topic) can understand and follow your thinking. For example, if I wanted to discuss a specific scene in a book with a friend that hadn’t read it, I would need to give a brief summary of the book first, and they’d ask questions when they don’t understand something. Your audience can’t stop you to ask questions while reading your essay, so having a consultant who’s unfamiliar with the topic read your paper means that they’ll address those areas that don’t make sense to the ordinary person.</span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="font-family: arial;">That’s all I have to say about tutorial sessions for now, but expect another blog discussing how to implement the feedback from these sessions. Thanks again, Roxy, for letting me chat with your lovely readers! Happy writing!</span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-26893381420243849762020-04-20T18:57:00.000-05:002020-04-20T18:57:05.964-05:00A Note from Home<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My Dear Roxy Readers,</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I look forward to seeing you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view.</span></div>
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">‘Til then, hang ten!</span><br />
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Stone Writing Center has teamed up with Math Learning Center to open the
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Hi Roxy Readers! We have come to the end of our semester and to the last, but certainly not least, of our tutor introductions. I hope you've enjoyed getting to know a little bit about them! I certainly have! Wishing you the very best on your final exams, and I hope you have a safe, happy holiday season!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">See you next time the sun is up, the breeze is cool, and the waves roll into view. ‘Til then, hang ten!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My name is Jacob, and I graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi in the fall of 2018 with a bachelor’s degree in English. I have always been drawn to the written word, something that helped place me in my current position. Throughout my academic career, I worked as an editor, which inevitably led me to the Stone Writing Center. My free time has been literarily fueled as well, the genres being particularly fiction-focused. </span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Authors like Terry Pratchett, Brandon Sanderson, and so forth have kept me company for longer than many of my current friends. These literary greats were always proof of how worlds could be created through the power of the written word, something I strive to emulate. Looking back, I just wish I could have told my past self to focus a little bit less on the magic and a little bit more on the essays that were due at midnight.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">My name is Teri, and I am happy to call Corpus Christi my hometown! I have both a bachelor’s and a master’s degree in English, and my area of specialization is American Literature. As you might have guessed, I love to talk about American writers. Some of my favorites are Mark Twain, Naomi Shihab Nye, Judith Ortiz Cofer, Ray Bradbury and Rudolfo Anaya. Really, there are so many great American writers that it’s hard to pick a favorite.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Although I earned my degrees at SMU and Texas A&M-Corpus Christi, I started my journey through higher education right here at Del Mar College. My love of writing, however, goes back much farther than college. I was actually still in elementary school when I learned that writing can be a powerful way to communicate with others as well as to sort through my own thinking about any given topic. Ever since then, I was hooked! If I had the chance to go back and tell my “younger” self something, I’d say to take the time to enjoy the good that each phase of life has to offer. It may feel like you have to rush and “get through” college before you can really get started on life. The truth is that each and every day is a unique chance for living that only comes along once. As much as possible, try to find something good in every day. Everyone has struggles and doubts! When things are hard, reach out for help. Friends and family are often great sources of support, but don’t forget that Del Mar also offers lots of support services for students. Making connections opens the door for us all to give and receive the kind of support and encouragement that we need to stay strong and keep working to realize our dreams.</span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Greetings and salutations! My name is Sarah, and I am an instructional consultant at the Stone Writing Center. In 2013, I graduated from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi with a Bachelor of Arts in Studio Art, and in 2016, I graduated from Oklahoma State University with a Master of Arts in Art History. In terms of consultations, my areas of expertise include argumentative essays, academic research, and descriptive language. One thing I enjoy regarding writing is that entire worlds can be created by just a sequence of words. Words are used every day, and so many take them for granted.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Most people do not know that I am a skilled artist. I can paint in oils, acrylics, and watercolors. I can draw in graphite, ink, and charcoal. I am knowledgeable in a diverse range of design styles, such as space/shape harmony, wire construction, and graphic design. In addition to two-dimensional art, I can execute several forms of three-dimensional art. I can sculpt in a variety of methods including clay, wax, metal, and wood. I am also trained in printmaking, specifically woodcuts, linocuts, etchings, lithography, and monotypes. Furthermore, I am well-versed in the art of ceramics, otherwise known as “functional art.” I can assemble tumblers, bowls, goblets, pitchers, and coffee mugs. My studio concentration was photography. My strength is digital photography, but I have the ability to engage in darkroom photography, which includes cyanotypes, silver nitrates, and gum bichromates. Art history was always my focus, even when I studied studio art. I do, however, consider myself an artist before anything because I have been drawing and painting since I was four years old. I knew I loved to create art before I knew I loved to write and long before I knew I loved to research the history of art. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Danyela</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My name is Danyela, and I’ve been a writing consultant for more than 3 years. My education includes a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with a concentration in Biochemistry with a double-major in Biomedical Sciences and a minor in English from Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi (TAMU-CC). I also earned a Master of Arts in English from TAMU-CC. Thanks to my interdisciplinary training, I have presented research on STEM writers, and other related subjects in medical humanities, at both local and out-of-state conferences. My areas of expertise include literary analyses, scientific writing, MLA and APA documentation styles, and research processes. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My favorite thing about writing is that anyone and everyone can get better at it with practice! If I could tell my younger-student-self anything, it would be just that. You will encounter challenges that you will be unsure about tackling. Rather than imagining the worst-case scenarios, try imagining the best! You’ll find you are more capable than you think. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My sassy maltipoo, Wendy, keeps me company when I write, and the faces she makes absolutely crack me up. My favorite writing tool is the timer on my phone. I find it helpful to time both writing and break times to limit distractions and stay on task. When it’s time for a break, I love watching The Office. In fact, I can easily identify episodes based on any quote. Come visit with me at Stone and see!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My name is Chris, and I have a bachelor’s degree from The University of Texas at Austin. My area of expertise is communication. My favorite thing about writing is that it is always there. In a lot of cases, writing is can be helpful because you can always refer to it. For example, if you have instructions for an assignment, it is very beneficial to have those instructions in writing so you can always refer to them. When people are verbally told instructions, they tend to forget details really quickly.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">An early experience where I learned language had power was when I was a kid in California. Growing up in San Diego and frequently being in Los Angeles exposed me to countless different languages. When you get around a group of people that all speak another language and you cannot understand anything that is being said, you tend to feel like an outsider. Because of this, I picked up different phrases and expressions in Ethiopian, Spanish, Korean, etc.<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-10872624094121567462019-11-13T12:15:00.000-06:002019-11-13T14:41:49.432-06:00Part 4 of Meet the SWC Tutors!<br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Caroline</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My name is Caroline, and I used to work as an on-campus Instructional Consultant. I now work remotely for Stone Writing Center Online. I have a BA in English from Ole Miss and my MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Maryland. My master's focused in poetry, so that is my favorite genre of writing. However, I enjoy helping students with ALL types of writing. It’s so fun to play with language. If I could tell my younger student self anything, it would be to take more diverse class electives. I know a business course or two would’ve helped me in “real life.”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I learned at a young age that words hold incredible power. All through my schooling, we had to memorize poetry or Bible verses. Some of the passages gave me feelings I did not have the emotional language for yet, but I knew that those words and passages were important to me and many people.</span><span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><br /></span><br />
<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Something few people know I am good at: I am good at assembling furniture and doing general handyman housework. I attribute most of this to moving so many times in adulthood. I had to break down and reassemble lots of furniture along the way!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My mother loved Alvin and the Chipmunks, so she named me after the Chipette, Brittany. I learned that language--including names--had power at a young age. My mom fell ill when I was a child, and my name served as one of my only connections to her. The name, Brittany, symbolizes my mother’s love, and I will always cherish this gift she gave me. Language and writing continue to shape me as I achieve my life goals. I graduated in the summer of 2018 with a master’s in public history from Texas State University, and I consider myself an expert in historical research and writing. Using these skills, I am able to help students with primary source research and using an active voice in their writing. Although I consider myself a decent writer, my favorite part of the writing process is brainstorming. I love coming up with fantastical ideas and pushing my analysis skills to their limits. When it comes to writing, I think it is important not to feel confined. If it makes sense to me, I can figure out a way to convey that meaning to someone else in writing and so can everyone else, which is a beautiful thing.</span><br />
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<b style="font-family: "trebuchet ms", sans-serif;">Jackie</b><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My name is Jacqueline, and I absolutely love my job as an Instructional Consultant at the Stone Writing Center. I obtained a Bachelor of Liberal Arts in English from TAMU-CC in December 2012. I am currently working on a Master of Arts in English with a concentration in Non-Fiction Creative Writing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Raised in a Spanish-speaking household, I quickly learned that language had power the moment I set foot in the classroom filled with children who spoke only English. I attended private school, so at the time, there was no support staff to help guide me as I learned to speak English. My best friends in school consisted of a dictionary, a thesaurus, an encyclopedia, my pink fluffy pen, and my notebook. I am grateful for this experience because I not only learned a new language, but I also gained a love of learning, research, and writing. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Writing is a relaxing tool that gives me the ability to express my inner thoughts and creative ideas. The writing process encourages a path of thinking and expanding on your thoughts and ideas. There are no limits to writing; it allows a writer the ability to spark their imagination and create unique content. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I enjoy working with students in all areas of writing, but my areas of expertise are in essay organization and journalism. I believe that a well-organized essay is not only visually appealing, but also allows the writer to connect with the reader in a logical manner. As a side job, I am a contributing writer for both <i>The Bend</i> magazine and<i> Inspire Coastal Bend Magazine</i>, where organization is paramount in the work I produce. I look forward to working with all our students and inspiring their creative minds to shine through their writing. Happy Writing!</span><br />
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Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4641061514283719422.post-77320587699027779582019-11-04T08:37:00.000-06:002019-11-04T14:23:09.252-06:00The SWC Tutors, Part 3<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;"><b>Alyssa</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My name is Alyssa, and I have a bachelor’s degree in English from Texas A&M University – Kingsville. My areas of expertise are literary analysis and MLA formatting/citations. I’ve never been very good at math, but MLA citations are like a formula to me. I plug in the right information, and out pops a fully-formed citation. It’s as close to being a mathematician as I’ll ever get. I also have a deep-seated love for books and analyzing every last ounce out of them. Don’t get me started.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I love that writing can take my imperfect thoughts and verbalizations and turn them into something poetic. I talk fast, and writing forces me to slow down. On the flip side, I love when I read someone else’s writing and one sentence floors me. I’ll stop and take a second to really absorb what I just read and then read it again. Words are so powerful. I wish I could tell my younger self to stop fighting against what I knew I wanted to do. I went through a couple of majors before I settled on English. This was mostly because of people around me telling me that I needed a “practical” career path. I didn’t know how practical the English discipline would be. Don’t let anyone dissuade you from what you love.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">At one point, a few years ago, I considered opening a bakery. I wanted to call it The Cupcake Library and have cupcakes named after different books and characters. This was a way of combining my love of reading and baked goods. I still bake a lot, but my bakery never made it past the planning stage. I dreamed of having magical Harry Potter cupcakes and serious Mr. Rochester ones. Maybe someday!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Howdy, y’all. Rylie here! Now that I’ve gotten my obligatory Aggie greeting out of the way, I can tell you that I graduated from Texas A&M University in College Station with a bachelor’s degree in English. I am currently halfway through obtaining my Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Popular Fiction Writing and Publishing through Emerson College’s online program.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My area of expertise is definitely in Creative Writing, and the part of the writing process that I enjoy the most is getting started. The feeling of staring at a blank page that so many people dread is actually one I relish. I know it sounds crazy, but the possibilities of a blank canvas are endless. Who knows where my mind will go? At times, I’m just along for the ride!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My favorite things about writing have to be getting to express my creativity and helping people to see things differently. Ever since I was little, I’ve had a huge imagination. It’s gotten the better of me at times, via nightmares and daydreaming, but it’s also gotten me through a lot, like insomnia and anxiety over school. Whenever I’m stressed, I write myself into a different world. Writing novels means that I get to invite people in to see what I’ve created and if I manage to introduce them to some new ideas or views along the way, even better!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">I wish Younger Me could’ve gotten the advice to join clubs early and get very involved. Once I found my favorite club, I had a stress-free environment with many friends; both of which helped me to do better in school. Though we’re now spread throughout the United States, we keep in constant contact and meet up every now and then. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">My name is Ethan, and writing has always had a special appeal to me. I am a firm believer that, as Margaret Atwood said, “A word after a word after a word is power."</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Having been a voracious reader since childhood, I understood the power of words early on. Language has the power to inform, to persuade, and to transport us to different times and places. The ability to harness that power through the written form is part of what makes writing so appealing to me. Being able to pass along what I have learned as a student and a writer is just icing on the cake.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">Though I’ve always been passionate about reading and writing, if I could go back in time, I would tell my younger self to read and write more. After all, there is no such thing as too many books, and there is always something new to write about. As I try to explain to new students, good writing takes lots and lots of practice, and I am always striving to become better at it.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">As an undergraduate, I started out as a science major. However, my affinity for reading and writing quickly caused me to change majors, and I wound up completing a bachelor’s and master’s degree in history at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi. I am proficient in general academic writing and research methods, but, as a history student, I will always be partial to historical research and writing and liberal arts topics in general.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "trebuchet ms" , sans-serif;">In addition to reading and writing, I have a few other hobbies. I am an avid outdoorsman and regularly go fishing and hunting. I also enjoy watching cooking shows and doing my best to replicate (with varying degrees of success) the various dishes I see on TV. </span><br />
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