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The Top-Down Approach to Revision

Posted on September 17, 2013 by Kelley Calvert

What is the most important component of a successful paper? Focus? Cohesion and coherence? Sentence variety? Appropriate Citation? Strong grammar? Truthfully, they are all crucial aspects to writing. However, in the revision process, some concerns come before others. The writing … Continue reading →

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The Writing Process

Posted on February 28, 2011 by Kelley Calvert

Make an appointment online Many of us share the unfortunate tendency of waiting until the last minute to write a paper. However, we should consider getting feedback on our documents from the beginning stages of writing until the finishing touches. … Continue reading →

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The Importance of Understanding the Assignment

Posted on October 12, 2010 by Kelley Calvert

Many students forget this important part of writing: understand the assignment! Make an appointment today using the sign up sheet outside the GWC at Simoneau House! Hours: Monday: 4-8 Tuesday: 4-8 Wednesday: 4-8 Thursday: 4-8 Friday: 12-4

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Three Things to Remember About Writing

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Kelley Calvert

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=91SZlRfsays  If you missed the International Student Survival Workshop, you missed out on our tutor Marianne’s presentation about the GWC. In it, she touches upon three important points to remember about writing: 1) Your papers are practice runs for your … Continue reading →

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