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...
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...
How to write a cover letter
The season of job applications is quickly approaching. Whether you’re a 1st classman ready to leave VMI in the spring and find your first job, or a 4th classman looking for a summer internship, being able to write an effective cover letter is a skill to...
Perseverance in Writing
“Every writer I know has trouble writing.” – Joseph Heller (author of Catch-22) We’ve now entered the time in the semester when papers are beginning to stack up. Staring at a blank screen, listening to the clock tick, each second can feel like...
Prepare for a Writing Center Appointment
During your tenure at VMI you will be asked to write a LOT of papers for a wide variety of subjects: English, math, history, science lab reports, business, resume or cover letter writing, etc. The good news is you don’t have to face these assignments alone. ...Social Media
