Our Class Blog
Come along as we explore the academic and professional sides of writing. New posts arrive each week throughout the semester.
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Reduce, Reuse, Revise!
In a normal world, we’d be able to write our hearts out without being restricted to what we have to say or do. Reduce, Reuse and Revise.
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Reflections on The Layers of Writing Research
Reading Carol Berkenkotter’s Decisions and Revisions: The Planning Strategies of a Publishing Writer has made me really appreciate just how messy and…
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The Epidemic of Chronic Internet Use
Chronic’s a harsh word but I feel it’s appropriate when discussing the concept of being “chronically online,” an epidemic plaguing society.
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Tools and Productivity
Both articles explain digital engagement can help college writers but have stay focused on critical thinking in analytical writing.
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Don’t half-ass, full-ass instead!
Multitasking is a slippery slope. It can easily lead to sub par work if not done correctly. Make sure you’re careful when you do it.
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Device Policy and Multitasking
In both articles, it is revealed that having electronics in the classroom can be beneficial and how multitasking has a negative effect.
Categories
- About the Class (3)
- Overview, Wk 1: Why Study Writing? (84)
- Topic 1: Literacy (171)
- Topic 2: Discourse Communities (216)
- Wk 4: Concept of Discourse Community (59)
- Wk 5: Authority (73)
- Wk 6: Identity (66)
- Topic 3: Process (316)
- Wk 10: Collaboration and Failure (73)
- Wk 7: Process Metaphors (81)
- Wk 8: First Drafts (80)
- Wk 9: Revising (78)
- Topic 4: Technology (168)
- Topic 5: Professionalism (161)
- Wk 13: Professional Writers (82)
- Wk 14: Employment (79)
- Uncategorized (51)
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