Category Archives: Writing
The Art of Review Writing
One of the last two professional writing classes I’m taking to finish my degree involves writing reviews. Although I mainly took it because I needed a final elective and it sounded interesting, I’m learning quite a lot about writing in … Continue reading
Rhetoric and Philosophy
Is rhetoric (and exposition) inherently philosophical in nature? First off, I definitely think it’s important to consider that rhetoric and exposition provide two different purposes – should everything that applies to rhetoric also apply to exposition? Certainly not, as rhetoric … Continue reading
Memories
A random thing I wrote last Summer, possibly modified from something I saw online but I do not remember. I came across this when I was looking at my old writing notepad this morning. I think it sounds a little … Continue reading
Word Choice/Usage/Management?
An interesting discussion on word choice occurred during my editing class last night. Obviously a good writer should be mindful of each and every word that can go into a document. Despite this fact novice writers often misjudge the value … Continue reading
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Super Library Bros.
Libraries are not made; they grow. -Augustine Birrell In writing my literature review for my MCS Capstone (examining the future of the academic library) I’ve come across all sorts of awesome material. Sadly I’m quickly developing the realization that not … Continue reading
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24 Media-less Hours
Living twenty-four hours without interacting with electronic media. Such a task seems simple enough, but of course anyone who has attempted it would likely say that it’s easier said then done. I know I have. Although I don’t consider myself … Continue reading
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The Future of Literacy
With the rise of the newest forms of media, the traditional forms of written and spoken communication become gradually more complex and intertwined. In an examination of the World Wide Web, it is clear that both written and spoken communication … Continue reading
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