Tutor Talk: Episode #1.5 - What's A Writing Center (Brief)

Episode #1.5 - What's A Writing Center? (Brief)

Episode #1.5 is structured for the use in a classroom. This episode is only the question and answers from episode #1. Instructors can use this episode in the classroom to briefly explain the Writing Center.

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Tutor Talk Podcast Available On iTunes TODAY!

It's here!

So after a few minor setbacks, Tutor Talk: The WVU Writing Center Podcast is finally available for download on iTunes TODAY!

Click this link to redirect to your iTunes account, and subscribe to the first episode right now!

Episode #1 - What's A Writing Center?
In this episode, Emma answers some questions from John that most students might have before coming to the WVU Writing Center. We also introduce ourselves and talk about why we love the WVU Writing Center.

As of now Tutor Talk is not indexed in iTunes search fields, so the only way to get to it and subscribe is clicking the link above. Stay tuned, because more episodes will be added very soon!

Welcome New Tutors!

Say hello to the five new faces that will be tutoring at the WVU Writing Center. To find out what writing means to Amy, Torrie, Caitlyn, Anastasia, and Amanda check out the official WVU Writing Center website here!

Be a part of the first Writing Center podcast

We are currently recording the first Writing Center podcast. We would like tutors to take a minute or two to record their thoughts about the WVU Writing Center. Please share! It's pretty easy - here's what you have to do:

1. While you're in the WC, think about how the writing center has impacted your experience at WVU.
2. Sit down at the PC by the windows and click on the "Audacity" Icon to bring up the audio recording program. Put on the headset (with the microphone), hit record, and start talking. Your recording doesn't have to be perfect - we can edit the recording very easily.
3. Save your project to the computer, then email the file to John at doublefault24@gmail.com.

We'd love to let the greater WVU community hear your voices, so pleae take a couple minutes to share the writing center love.

Thanks!

Writing Center on Twitter!

Do you Tweet?

In an effort to be more interactive with the online community, the WVU Writing Center is now on Twitter! Set up an account and follow us for all the news, promotions, contests, and information you need regarding your campus Writing Center!

http://twitter.com/wvwritingcenter

Welcome Back!

On behalf of the staff here at the WVU Writing Center, we want to welcome students back to Morgantown! Good luck in your Spring semester!

Don't forget to visit the Writing Center, located in room G02 of Colson Hall for help with any of your writing assignments!

WVU / Pitt / Duquesne Writing Center Conference

So, after some technical issue on our end, here are some photos that were taken at Pitt on November 8, 2008. Pitt hosted the WVU and Duquense Writing Centers for a day long session of sharing thoughts, ideas, and experiences.

Be On Our Podcast!

The WVU Writing Center is currently developing a monthly podcast and we want you to be a part of it!

If you are a WVU student or faculty member who has a strong opinion on writing or have seen success at the WVU Writing Center please contact us at the information below.

We are looking for people who are comfortable talking in front of a microphone and have enthusiastic personalities. The first recording will be the week of November 17, so hurry in!

To contact us or for more information, shoot an e-mail to wvuwritingcenter@gmail.com

November is National Novel Writing Month!

That's right -- there is actually a National Novel Writing Month, and it starts today!

Nanowrimo.org is an organization that challenges people to write all throughout the month of November and ultimately piecing together an entire 50,000 word novel.

It sounds far-fetched, but apparently had over 100,000 participants and over 15,000 winners last year!

You have until November 30th, so get cracking on your typewriters and notebooks. If you are taking on this daunting task, e-mail us and let us know so we can feature you on the blog this month!

To learn more about this organization visit http://www.nanowrimo.org

Fall 2008 Newsletter Now Available!

Download the Fall 2008 Newsletter PDF by clicking here!