University Writing Center Blog

Nathan M. Our wonderful consultant, Nathan, has been kind enough to write a post concerning trans identities in Writing Centers, the self-discovery that is possible within queer spaces, along with the struggle to claim one’s identity in those same spaces that are increasingly closed off. His account of his own experience perfectly relates to our …

Howdy, Jags! Now that we’re officially in the swing of a new semester, the Writing Center has some very fun and interesting events on the docket! Tomorrow, September 11th, we’ll be holding the second in our Graduate Writers’ Retreat workshop and Write-On-Site series. Here’s some quick info from the host of the event, Logan G.: …

Written by: Armon E. As many writers know, writing can carry a lot of personal attachments—ranging from impactful or traumatic experiences to personal beliefs or strong emotions. It has the potential to embody our thoughts, emotions, and vulnerabilities all in one package. Sometimes this makes writing hard to share, especially when it might involve sharing what …

Written by: Emma T. Social media can be a Wild West of negativity and hate. Even on seemingly innocuous posts about puppies, babies, or baby giraffes people use the opportunity for a public forum to attack other people. It could be for anything, really– the way they dress, look, believe, anything. Kindness Week is the …

Written by: Anna K. Of all types of writing, reflective writing is by far my favorite. So frequently I can be overwhelmed by projects and a busy schedule that I don’t slow down and really consider how a certain experience impacted me or what I really learned from it. Reflection essays are a time for …

Written by: Emily S. Writing is something we all do on a daily basis, but sometimes between reports for work or essays for school, it can become easy to forget that we can also write for ourselves. Journals are great because they’re an extremely personal tool that can make writing for pleasure more enjoyable at …

By: Logan G. The continual advancement of technology is ever-present in our lives, and its expanding branches have roots in our educational systems and curricula. Many aspects of education and early childhood development that were seen even twenty years ago are no longer relevant or necessary. In large part, the frequency with which children are …

Written by: Ethan M. It may sound like a negative comparison, but I want to try to make it as clear as I can that it’s a positive one.  As a new consultant, having just started in January after taking the class during the fall, I feel almost like I’m exposed to the elements. I …

Written by: Manasi P. Being a college student is an experience wherein we struggle to balance so many things at once and develop so many aspects of our personality. Everyday is an adventure, and you never know what you will learn or who you will meet!  It can be during this time that the university primes us …

Written by: Katie A. Color is a paramount factor in any kind of descriptive writing; it is symbolic of many literary elements including symbolism, mood, personality, and environment. When incorporating color into your writing, it is important to visualize the scene or concept at hand and consider the exact hue you plan to communicate to …