College Writing, Actually

College Writing, Actually

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  • "How Do You Actually Write A Research Paper in STEM?"

    We're continuing with our trilogy of episodes on writing papers in the disciplines! Today we tackle STEM with doctoral candidate Meghan Gonsalves and she is bringing us a step-by-step breakdown!  I know I always say it but for sure today you want to grab your pen and notebook!

    Looking for Meg on socials? You can follow her on Twitter @brainy_meg  and on IG @megg0myegg00.

     If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/  Simply select the desired episode and click the "Transcript" tab beside the Show Notes. 

    Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber. Choose how much you want to give with pledges starting at $3/month-- cancel anytime. Because everyone deserves writing resources. Make a no-strings-attached pledge here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/supporters/new 

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    25 min
  • "How Do You Actually Write A Paper in the Humanities?"

     I talk with English doctoral candidate Semilore Sobande about knocking out those papers in humanities classes-- without knocking your head against the wall (too much). Get ready to laugh and learn! You can find a transcript for this episode on the episode website (hosted on Buzzsprout).
    If you'd like to follow Semilore on social media, find her on Twitter @shemiliana.  If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/  Simply select the desired episode and click the "Transcript" tab beside the Show Notes. 

    Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber. Choose how much you want to give with pledges starting at $3/month-- cancel anytime. Because everyone deserves writing resources. Make a no-strings-attached pledge here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/supporters/new 

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    45 min
  • "How Do You Actually Create A Research Question?"

     In this episode of College Writing, Actually I'm joined by Jessica Tabak as we talk about some tips and tricks to conquer the research question. As the first frontier to writing your paper, the research question can give you that necessary burst of energy and inspiration or be the elephant in the room you awkwardly ignore. Listen in to find out how to nab that fleeting fuel: THE RESEARCH QUESTION!

    Want to read "Consider the Lobster" by David Foster Wallace? Click me (if your platform allows)!   If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/  Simply select the desired episode and click the "Transcript" tab beside the Show Notes.  

    Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber. Choose how much you want to give with pledges starting at $3/month-- cancel anytime. Because everyone deserves writing resources. Make a no-strings-attached pledge here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/supporters/new 

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    26 min
  • "How do you actually teach MLLs effectively?"

    Today on College Writing, Actually I talk with the amazing Anne Kerkian about best practices for writing tutors teaching multilingual learners (MLLs). Been wishing to sharpen your approach in these conferences? Want to be better for multilingual clients? Grab a notepad and hit play!

    If you'd like to find Anne, you can find her on Linkedin as Anne Kerkian. If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/  Simply select the desired episode and click the "Transcript" tab beside the Show Notes. 

    Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber. Choose how much you want to give with pledges starting at $3/month-- cancel anytime. Because everyone deserves writing resources. Make a no-strings-attached pledge here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/supporters/new 

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    40 min
  • What is Linguistic Justice Actually About?

     In this second episode of College Writing, Actually Britt gives tutors a brief but detailed intro to linguistic justice. Want to add anti-racist instruction to your tutor toolkit? Grab your notebook! 

     If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/  Simply select the desired episode and click the "Transcript" tab beside the Show Notes. 

     Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber. Choose how much you want to give with pledges starting at $3/month-- cancel anytime. Because everyone deserves writing resources. Make a no-strings-attached pledge here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/supporters/new 

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    19 min
  • Actually Keeping Your Sanity and Motivation in a New Semester

    Are we really about to go into ANOTHER semester?! Sheesh! How's a person to keep their sanity and motivation for another three months? Let's get into it! This episode has tips for students and tutors so everybody grab your notebooks!

    If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/  Simply select the desired episode and click the "Transcript" tab beside the Show Notes.

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    19 min
  • Trailer: A New Podcast for Writing Tutors and College Students

    Writing tutors! It's time you had a podcast that made you a priority! If you're ready for conversations about the in's and out's of writing tutoring then you're ready for College Writing, Actually! Add the podcast to your playlist or collections now and tune into the first episode on January 11th!
     Follow the podcast on Twitter: College Writing Actually (@realcollegecomp)
    Click here for the trailer transcript! 

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    1 min
  • Trailer: A New Podcast for College Students and Writing Tutors

    Coming soon to a college student near you! College Writing, Actually is a new podcast for college students looking for some extra help. Questions about HOW to write? Questions about WHAT to write? Questions about how to keep your SANITY? Add College Writing, Actually to your playlist today and tune in to the first episode on January 11th!
    Follow the podcast on Twitter: College Writing Actually (@realcollegecomp)
    Click here for the trailer transcript!

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    1 min

About College Writing, Actually

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Welcome to College Writing, Actually! Finally, a podcast created for college students and writing tutors who just need clear answers on the how-to's and how-come's of college writing. Look no further!