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Matthew R. Polito Plangere Writing Center 01:355:396:01   A Comprehensive Look at The Tutorial Experience       Throughout the duration of the internship with the Plangere Writing Center, I have learned a myriad of techniques and new ways of … Continue reading →

Culture often defined as a set of shared attitudes, values, goals, and practices that characterizes an institution, organization, or group, and often plays a crucial role in the academic achievement of individuals. Muriel Harris sheds light on the importance of … Continue reading →

Writing can be defined in a multitude of ways, each author constructing their own interpretation of a text which is then reflected in their subsequent response papers.  Students are asked to use the texts they have previously read, formulate a … Continue reading →

The formation of a clear and concise paper posses a daunting task for some individuals. More often than not, the use of grammar is identified by students as the principal challenge that often complicates their papers and cause readers to … Continue reading →

The formation of modern day American grammar has been a historic manifestation of various subsidies of English. Ann Curzan sheds light on the notion of grammar usage in “Says Who? Teaching and Questioning the Rules of Grammar”, exploiting the difference … Continue reading →

Research suggests that productivity is the key to success, thus creating a disparity between individuals who have the ability to successfully initiate and complete tasks and those who can’t. Mel Levine, author of The Myth of Laziness proposes a new … Continue reading →