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!
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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.
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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):NATIO...
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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 reso...
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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....
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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/mont...
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"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.