College Writing, Actually

Britt Threatt

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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!

05/08/2024

Take an Actual 5-Minute Study Break w/Britt

Take a step back from the table. Close the laptop. Let's check in with how our bodies are doing and then...give them what they need. Revolutionary! Have a good finals season, writers! Support the show

7 min
04/24/2024

Actual Writing Wellness Tips for Finals

Students, we are on our way into finals once again! I'm joined again by Lucy McInerney who is gonna give us some very quick tips on getting through finals as your best self. P.S. We do endorse keeping your favorite snack on hand. Sometimes quick tips aren't enough and I want you to get ALL the help you need. Here are some services that might help if you're experiencing psychological distress. Emergency Support Hotlines (because it's okay to need help and it's already waiting for you): NATIONAL SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE – available 24/7 800-273-TALK (8255) 888-628-9454 (Spanish)800-799-4889 (TTY)Call “988” for ANY mental health crisis (think of it as “911”)CRISIS TEXT LINE Text “MHFA” to 741-741 to speak with a compassionate, trained crisis counselor, a volunteer who has been rained to help with problem-solving and will address the caller’s situationTHE TREVOR PROJECT The Trevor Project provides 24/7 crisis support services to LGBTQ young people. Text, chat, or call anytime to reach a trained counselor. Visit thetrevorproject.org for more. Call 866-488-7386Text “START” to 678-678 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 by clicking "Support the Show" below. Support the show

17 min
04/10/2024

Actually Getting Past Grades

I told you all I had questions that needed answers! Today we're joined by Dr. Asao Inoue, whose blog posts we reviewed last episode. I really hope you allow yourself to meet these grading questions with an open mind. You have nothing to lose from considering it with us for 55 minutes! If you want to read Asao's blog posts on the history of grading in America and on his labor-based grading contracts, find the first here and simply follow the arrows for the 4 subsequent posts. 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 by clicking "Support the Show" below. Support the show

55 min
03/27/2024

Are Grades Actually Useful? *Post-Midterm Reflection*

As you come back front Spring Break and feverishly check for those midterm grades, let's ask the question: are grades actually useful. This is a short episode and I assure you, I'm not gonna preach some unrealistic "they don't mean anything." They do mean things. We should know exactly what those things are and if they're actually useful. If you want to read the blog posts I mention, find them here. 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 by clicking "Support the Show" below. Support the show

15 min
03/13/2024

Actually Decentering English...When Writing English

Today we are again joined by experts in English Language Support, this time with Dr. Shuyuan (Joy) Liu. How can you decenter English while writing it? We'll get into it! Interested into more perspectives on global Englishes? Check out this "How to Speak Bad English Perfectly" TEDTalk. Click here to view a transcript of this episode! 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 by clicking "Support the Show" below. Support the show

36 min
02/28/2024

"Research Actually Makes You a Better Citizen?!"

Welcome back Jess Tabak. We are having a NUANCED conversation (IYKYK) about how the process of research can make one a better citizen. How? Push play ;) The CRAP Test 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 by clicking "Support the Show" below. Support the show

39 min
02/14/2024

Actually Avoiding Common Writing Mistakes

The episode you need to start the semester strong? Tired of making mistakes that feel easy to avoid but you're not sure how to do it? Let's talk about some common writing mistakes and how to avoid them with guest co-host and longtime writing center associate Lucy McInerney! 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 by clicking "Support the Show" below. Support the show

45 min
01/31/2024

Actually Making College Writing Useful ON SOCIAL MEDIA!

Back at it like we never left! Want to feel like your work in college has an everyday use? It does! Let's talk about how what you're learning in college can make you a savvy scroller on social media. 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 by clicking "Support the Show" below. Support the show

9 min

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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!

Creator

Britt Threatt
Years Active

2022 - 2024
Episodes

28
Rating

Clean
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