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WriteCast: A Casual Conversation for Serious Writers
By Walden University Writing CenterEducation
WriteCast: A Casual Conversation for Serious Writers episodes
- Why Word Choice Matters (Episode 24)We've been talking about some big-picture writing ideas on the podcast lately--how academic writing helps you outside of academia, gray areas in APA style, writing expectations at U.S. colleges and universities--so this month, we're getting specific. In our latest episode, Beth and Brittany share several examples of words and phrases to avoid in your academic writing and explain how word choice impacts your precision and clarity.
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25 min - How Academic Writing Helps You Beyond Academia (Episode 23)"Why do I have to write this? Why do I have to do so much writing? Why is this going to matter after I graduate?" Admit it--you've probably asked questions like these at some point in your academic career. In this month's episode, Beth and Brittany encourage you to rethink your academic writing as building skills that will benefit you beyond the university.
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16 min - Make APA Style Work for You: How to Navigate Gray Areas (Episode 22)APA style rules aren't always black and white, or even in the manual. In this episode, Brittany and Beth discuss some "gray areas" of APA style and how students can approach them.
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24 min - Writing Expectations at U.S. Colleges and Universities (Episode 21)Writing styles and expectations at schools in the United States can differ from those of schools in other countries. Beth and Brittany talk about different styles and expectations within and outside of the U.S. rhetorical tradition.
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17 min - Favorite Apps to Save You Time When You Write (Episode 20)
Beth and Brian, director of the Walden Writing Center, talk about recommendations for apps you can use to help make your writing time more productive.
Apps and sites discussed in this episode:
Google Docs / Google Drive
Timewarp
instaGrok
Evernote
OneLook Reverse Dictionary
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15 min - The Literature Review: Tackling the Hard Questions (Episode 19)This month, Beth and Amy chat about some challenging literature review questions, including - When can you stop researching and start writing? - When do you know you're finished? - How long should the literature review be?
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18 min - Student Q&A on Flow, Sentence Length, and Using "I" in Academic Writing (Episode 18)In this episode, writing instructor Beth answers student questions about academic writing.
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11 min - 5 Tips For Establishing A Writing Practice (Episode 17)
Want to strengthen your writing this year? Check out our latest WriteCast episode for our five tips for getting into a regular, productive writing practice.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
- Capstone Calendars: A Plan for Success
- WriteCast Episode 7: Balancing School, Work, and Family: An Interview With Writing Center Manager Amy Kubista
- Writing Center's Facebook Page
- @WUWritingCenter on Twitter
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12 min - Why You Need to Join a Writing Community (Episode 16)
Being a part of a writing community is a great way for student writers to connect with each other, stay motivated, keep each other accountable to writing goals, share challenges, and celebrate successes. This month, Nik and Brittany chat with Dissertation Editor Lydia about the importance of having a writing community, the communities that the Walden Writing Center offers, and new resources for doctoral students.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Walden Capstone Writing Community
Writing Center on Facebook
Writing Center on Twitter
"Writing Together: How Peer Writing Communities Can Be Your Secret to Success" blog post
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15 min - What To Do With Negative Feedback on Your Writing (Episode 15)
Feeling frustrated, discouraged, or confused about feedback on your writing? Want to know how to address these feelings in the future? Don't miss our discussion with Dr. Melanie Brown, associate director and manager of writing initiatives at the Walden Writing Center. Dr. Brown also teaches Walden student support courses, and she has a lot of helpful advice for students on what to do with negative faculty feedback.
Resources:
"Help Them Help You: Being Receptive to Faculty Feedback"
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About WriteCast: A Casual Conversation for Serious Writers
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Kacy and Claire from the Walden University Writing Center chat about all things academic writing. Special guests include students, faculty, and Writing Center editors.
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