In this episode, Katie talks to English professor Monica about the importance of time management and productivity for student writers. They talk about their own struggles with time management as they give tips to help students be more productive. 

This quick episode discusses Library Services at College of the Sequoias during the Fall 2020 semester.

For more episodes and transcripts, please visit: https://libguides.cos.edu/writabilitypodcast/home

Listen as English professors Jamie and James discuss how to navigate the choices students must make regarding language and voice in writing. They’ll discuss standard American English, error vs. intentional choice, and give students tips to navigate language choices in college writing.

Resources Mentioned:

“Keeping Close to Home” – bell hooks“Borderlands” – Gloria Anzaldua “The Problem with Linguistic Double Conciousness” – Vershawn Ashanti Young

In this episode, Katie talks to English Professors Christina and Brice about how to be successful in online classes. They discuss their experiences as both student and instructor in online environments. 

Resources Mentioned: 

– COS Laptop and Hotspot Checkout

–College Buys

– Stay Focused Chrome Extension

In this episode, Katie talks to librarian Emily about finding sources you can trust for papers. They discuss tips they give students about how to find credible sources. They also discuss some bigger issues surrounding the sharing of knowledge, including the monetization of information, and fake news. This episode should provide students with an introduction to source credibility and databases, while inviting them into the larger conversation surrounding how knowledge is disseminated. 

Transcripts at this link

Resources Mentioned: 

Washington Post Article: “This is How the Internet’s Fake News Writers Make Money” 

Fact Check Sites: 

• Politifact
• Factcheck.org
• Washington Post Fact Checker
• Snopes
• Truth be Told
• NPR Fact-Check
• Lie Detector (Univision, Spanish language)
• Hoax Slayer

“Specialty” Sites:

• Climate Feedback
• SciCheck
• Quote Investigator

Fact-Checking sites from outside the U.S.

• FactsCan (Canada)
• El Polígrafo (Mexico
•  Guardian Reality Check (UK)
• BBC Reality Check (UK)

Episode Description:

In this episode, COS English Professor Katie talks to COS English Professor Lisa about best practices when using feedback from professors. They discuss their own methods and motives and their own experiences with feedback. This episode invites a conversation about how feedback is used in the classroom. 

Transcripts at this link. 

Resources: 

Edward Briseno’s “How to Get Better at the Things You Care About”