This week, since we've been talking about perceptions of the "right" way to do things and reality, it's time to talk about your inner critic. Below are two pieces that might prove illuminating for you -- (here's a hint: the point of both is to be patient and learn to let go.) A video on …
How I Write: Discovering Your Process
When I was an undergraduate, my roommate (and fellow English major) could only write in total silence while sitting in a certain chair in our apartment and sipping a specific type of steaming hot tea in her favorite mug. When she was stuck, she'd stare out the window for a few minutes or take a …
#2bORnot2B: Meme of the Week
This week, we thought we'd start the conversation about the perceptions of writers and writing with a humorous take. Remember these memes from a few years ago? Well, we dove back into the recesses of the internet to find some classics about academia and writing...like this one: and this one: or these perceptions about specific …
CCCC Photos
We had a great time at the SJSU Regional CCCC! Writing Specialists Ariel Andrew and Saya Morita presented on panels. Writing Center Director Michelle Hager along with "The Write Attitude" editor (and Digitial Initiatives Coordinator) Maria Judnick led a half-day workshop at the conference. And, thanks to our tips from last Friday's post, none of …
#2bORnot2B: Meme of the Week
This week at SJSU we're hosting a regional CCCC (Conference on College Composition and Communication)! A few of our Writing Specialists are speaking during various panels and our faculty are hard at work presenting a workshop as well. So, this Friday, we thought we'd celebrate the art of the conference presentation. Usually when folks think …
“Ask A Specialist”: New Blog Feature
Welcome back! Do you miss writing yet? Many of you (over the age of 21) may feel like this Adam@Home comic strip as you work on summer "projects": However, to remind you of the joys of writing, we're unveiling a new monthly feature for the blog: "Ask a Specialist," where we pose a writing-related question for …
Summer Vacation Is Here!
It's summer! Time to do your happy dance! First, we expect that you'll spend several days doing this: But, then, reality sets in. You head back to your summer job: and/or to summer school: But, no matter what, you're still determined to have the best summer ever! And, …
The Wrap-Up: Parting Advice from Graduating Specialists
All good things must come to an end, and that's especially true this year at SJSU. While we are happy so many of our beloved Writing Specialists are graduating, we'll be sad to see them go! But, never fear, we asked each of them to offer one final piece of advice for us. Tim: Preparation …
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Writing for Business series #2: Writing the Cover Letter
By Vanessa Palencia Gone are the old days when you could just walk into a business and request an application or simply turn in a résumé. Now, a cover letter is often required (in addition to your résumé) to apply for a job. What is a cover letter? A cover letter is simply a more …
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#2bORnot2B: Meme of the Week
This week, we're enjoying the creative work of new Writing Specialist Daniel Tafoya! Welcome, Daniel! Do you find yourself writing the same sentence over and over again for hours on end? Are you worrying about your grammar when you should be worrying about the strength of your thesis? Has the cleanliness of …
