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Writing Center Handouts - 0 views

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Created by The Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A large collection of handouts related to college-level writing. Categories include Writing the Paper (e.g. argument, audience, brainstorming); Citation, Style, and Sentence Level Concerns; Specific Writing Assignments/Contexts (e.g. Abstracts, Speeches, etc.); Writing for Specific Fields.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Created by The Writing Center, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. A large collection of handouts related to college-level writing. Categories include Writing the Paper (e.g. argument, audience, brainstorming); Citation, Style, and Sentence Level Concerns; Specific Writing Assignments/Contexts (e.g. Abstracts, Speeches, etc.); Writing for Specific Fields.</div>

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Writing in College - A Short Guide to College Writing - 0 views

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This guide, prepared by Lawrence McEnerney and Joseph M. Williams of the University of Chicago, aims to help students understand what college writing is (or should be). It's easy-to-read tone guides students through the writing process, from understanding what an argument is, to some suggestions about when (and how) to seek out a writing tutor.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This guide, prepared by Lawrence McEnerney and Joseph M. Williams of the University of Chicago, aims to help students understand what college writing is (or should be). It's easy-to-read tone guides students through the writing process, from understanding what an argument is, to some suggestions about when (and how) to seek out a writing tutor. </div>

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Transformative Writing - 0 views

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By Sherry Reiter on the website, Writing Away the Demons (no date given). An explanation of the process of transformative writing which, according to the article's author, is also known as "writing therapy."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Sherry Reiter on the website, Writing Away the Demons (no date given). An explanation of the process of transformative writing which, according to the article's author, is also known as "writing therapy."</div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 09 May 12

TO'C used this article to help inform her discussion of the "heart scars" project, week 5, semester 4.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">TO'C used this article to help inform her discussion of the "heart scars" project, week 5, semester 4.</div>

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Great Writing Comes Out of Great Ideas - 0 views

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By Arthur Applebee, The Atlantic, Sept 27 2012. Published as part of a debate, "Why American Students Can't Write," Applebee argues that students must be asked to write more (throughout their K-12 education) and on rich topics.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Arthur Applebee, The Atlantic, Sept 27 2012. Published as part of a debate, "Why American Students Can't Write," Applebee argues that students must be asked to write more (throughout their K-12 education) and on rich topics. </div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 12 Nov 12

RA (coach) sent the link to this article, with an interest in the "evolving purpose of composition classes." She links GSCC work to this article, especially the professional learning community.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">RA (coach) sent the link to this article, with an interest in the "evolving purpose of composition classes." She links GSCC work to this article, especially the professional learning community.</div>

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Writing Prompts (tumblr) - 0 views

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A tumblr created by Luke Neff. From his "About" page, he describes himself as a teacher. This page has over 400 writing prompts, most of which include a photo or illustration, a quote, and then a suggestion for a writing exercise.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A tumblr created by Luke Neff. From his "About" page, he describes himself as a teacher. This page has over 400 writing prompts, most of which include a photo or illustration, a quote, and then a suggestion for a writing exercise. </div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 27 Feb 12

These might be useful in writing classes.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">These might be useful in writing classes.</div>

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10 Myths of College Writing - 0 views

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Posted by the Writing Services division of the Student Success Center at St. Louis University. These "10 Myths" try to help students understand that re-writes, feedback, and "writer's block" are facts of life for all of us -- not just for "bad" writers. Other myths are explored as well, all in the interests of making students more comfortable with the process.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Posted by the Writing Services division of the Student Success Center at St. Louis University. These "10 Myths" try to help students understand that re-writes, feedback, and "writer's block" are facts of life for all of us -- not just for "bad" writers. Other myths are explored as well, all in the interests of making students more comfortable with the process. </div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 18 Jul 12

TM shared in the coffee klatch.

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Revisualizing Composition: Mapping the Writing Lives of First-Year College Students - 0 views

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Study done by Writing in Digital Environments (WIDE) Research Center, Michigan State University, published September 7 2010. The study looks at the writing lives of over 1300 first year students, enrolled in a variety of secondary settings (and geographic locations), from large 4-year universities, to a community college. Executive summary, information about the survey, and a downloadable PDF.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Study done by Writing in Digital Environments (WIDE) Research Center, Michigan State University, published September 7 2010. The study looks at the writing lives of over 1300 first year students, enrolled in a variety of secondary settings (and geographic locations), from large 4-year universities, to a community college. Executive summary, information about the survey, and a downloadable PDF. </div>

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Writing matters - 0 views

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A sub-site of Teaching Matters, Writing Matters provides writing curricula, interactive technology, and professional development targeted at upper elementary and middle school level. There is a related product, TeXT which facilitates publishing of student e-zines.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A sub-site of Teaching Matters, Writing Matters provides writing curricula, interactive technology, and professional development targeted at upper elementary and middle school level. There is a related product, TeXT which facilitates publishing of student e-zines.</div>

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Errors and expectations : a guide for the teacher of basic writing - 0 views

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This important early (1977) discussion of basic writing made a woke the world up to the concept of teaching basic writing and still provides important insights today. Her work on error analysis is very useful.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This important early (1977) discussion of basic writing made a woke the world up to the concept of teaching basic writing and still provides important insights today. Her work on error analysis is very useful.</div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 16 Mar 10

By Mina P Shaughnessy. Published by Oxford University Press, 1977. This guide examines student errors in thousands of papers to better understand the nature of writing errors among incoming college students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Mina P Shaughnessy. Published by Oxford University Press, 1977. This guide examines student errors in thousands of papers to better understand the nature of writing errors among incoming college students. </div>

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A writer teaches writing - 0 views

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By Donald M. Murray, 1985. A prominent writing teacher who advocates writing teachers conferencing with their students.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Donald M. Murray, 1985. A prominent writing teacher who advocates writing teachers conferencing with their students.</div>

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Accelerated Learning Project (ALP) - 0 views

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ALP, developed at the Community College Baltimore County, is an innovative approach to basic writing programs that accelerates basic writing students through their developmental writing course and ENG 101 in one semester.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">ALP, developed at the Community College Baltimore County, is an innovative approach to basic writing programs that accelerates basic writing students through their developmental writing course and ENG 101 in one semester.</div>

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Conference on Basic Writing blog - 0 views

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Founded in 1880, today the Conference on Basic Writing (CBW) is a special interest group of the Conference on College Communications and Composition (CCCC). The CBW's mission "is to create a network of basic writing professionals."

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Founded in 1880, today the Conference on Basic Writing (CBW) is a special interest group of the Conference on College Communications and Composition (CCCC). The CBW's mission "is to create a network of basic writing professionals."</div>

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SUNY Cortland: Helping with your writing - 0 views

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GSCC writing resources

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A collection of writing resources collected by SUNY Cortland Engish Department's Writing Resource Center.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">A collection of writing resources collected by SUNY Cortland Engish Department's Writing Resource Center. </div>

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Tips and Examples for Writing Thesis Statements - 0 views

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Part of Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), this document helps guide students through the process of writing thesis statements.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Part of Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), this document helps guide students through the process of writing thesis statements. </div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 31 Mar 11

M.Z. used this site in class, week 11, semester 2.

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Five lessons for brain-friendly writing - 0 views

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By Markus Reiter in tc world (technical communication), October 2012. In this article, the author looks at what neuroscientists are learning about what makes texts "comprehensible" (or not).

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By Markus Reiter in tc world (technical communication), October 2012. In this article, the author looks at what neuroscientists are learning about what makes texts "comprehensible" (or not). </div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 12 Nov 12

TM shared this article from the technical writing community, but applicable for all teachers and students of writing.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">TM shared this article from the technical writing community, but applicable for all teachers and students of writing.</div>

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Teaching with Writing@CSU - 0 views

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Created by Colorado State University, this page offers a variety of resources for writing teachers.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Created by Colorado State University, this page offers a variety of resources for writing teachers. </div>

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Outlines - 0 views

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Presented by College Writing Center at Mermec, revised 2006. Student guide to writing effective outlines.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">Presented by College Writing Center at Mermec, revised 2006. Student guide to writing effective outlines. </div>

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KPI_Library Bookmarks on 09 May 12

LH used this with her students, week 9, semester 4.

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Writing and Reading in the Classroom - 0 views

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By James Britton. Technical Report on National Writing Project website. Link to PDF download of report. Author discusses teacher developed strategies used to encourage children to learn to write-and-read. Together these create a literacy learning environment.

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">By James Britton. Technical Report on National Writing Project website. Link to PDF download of report. Author discusses teacher developed strategies used to encourage children to learn to write-and-read. Together these create a literacy learning environment.</div>

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oneword.com - 0 views

oneword.com

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This is a neat "tool" for free-writing. When the user hits the "go" button, s/he will see a word at the top of the screen and have 60 seconds to write about it. \n\n

<div class="cArrow"> </div><div class="cContentInner">This is a neat "tool" for free-writing. When the user hits the "go" button, s/he will see a word at the top of the screen and have 60 seconds to write about it. \n\n</div>

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Google Docs - 0 views

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