Writing Pitfalls: Weak Theses

Writing Pitfalls: Weak Theses

One of the most fundamental questions a writer can ask themselves is: Where’s my thesis? One way to ensure that your thesis a strong, contestable claim is to think of your thesis components as levels in a building. You must lay the foundation of your thesis with...
Write, Revise, then Revise Some More

Write, Revise, then Revise Some More

  Chances are if you went to public school in the U.S. in the past decade, you’ve seen a “Writing Cycle” chart like the one to the right.  It may be simplistic enough for a middle schooler to understand, but therein lies the genius behind the...
Night Against Procrastination Spring ’19

Night Against Procrastination Spring ’19

Join Writing Center tutors for extended hours! We will have pizza, coffee and door prizes! We can help with: *Essays *Research Papers *Capstones *Revisions *Lab Reports *Application Letters   Where: Carroll Hall 215 When: Thursday, April 25th Time: 1930-0030...
PowerPoint Presentation Tips

PowerPoint Presentation Tips

Don’t fall in to the trap of a distracting PowerPoint when you’re giving an important speech or classroom presentation. Too much text, unprofessional fonts, awkward transitions, or inappropriate pictures all detract from your points.  Read on for tips on...
Sample Cover Letter

Sample Cover Letter

In the last post, we discussed the organization of how to write a cover letter.  Today’s post provides a sample cover letter for your convenience.  The following example is written as though I am applying for a position as a tutor at the Writing Center.  Even...