Author: Amanda Reu
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Presenting Professionally
The unfortunate reality of a professional career is writing professional documents. Fortunately, resumes and cover letters don’t need to end in tears.
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What is Proper?
In the professional workforce, individuals are expected to sound professional. This means using “proper English”, but what exactly counts as “proper”?
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Multimodal Design
So you’ve been given a multimodal assignment. What does that mean? And how do you make the final product interesting and appealing?
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Tempted Off Task: Is Multitasking Really That Bad?
Sometimes a text message pops up while you’re writing your big essay for the semester. Surely checking it couldn’t be that bad, right?
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“Ah, who needs ’em?” (Or, how to make working together suck less)
Collaboration can be more painful than pulling teeth, but it doesn’t have to be. A few simple steps can take a group project from a bother to a breeze.
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The Gauntlet of Getting Ideas Down
During the process of writing a piece, and even after it has already been written, there are several obstacles that can impede one’s progress.
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How do You Write? (Let’s Ask a Rat)
The writing process is different for everyone, and most people aren’t even aware of their own. When observed, you may be surprised by what you find out.
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Identity Discourse
Sometimes defining your identity within a discourse community isn’t simple. When different aspects of yourself conflict, how do you navigate your position?