- Writing in College: A Short Guide to College Writing -- 2 September 2021
- One List to Rule Us All: The Benefits of Unified Writing Guidelines -- Diana Jacobs and Trisha Prunty, Faculty Focus (08 July 2020)
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- Kurlansky, Mark. Paper: Paging Through History. NY: W. W. Norton & Co., 2016.
- Preventing Plagiarism -- The Scout Report, November 11, 2016, Volume 23 Number 33
The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL) offers this collection of resources for teaching students about plagiarism and strategies for avoiding plagiarism while writing. These resources, which may be of interest to middle school, high school, and college level instructors as well as adult educators, are divided into two sections. In Contextualizing Plagiarism, instructors will find eight detailed lesson plans designed to engage students with the definition of plagiarism (to see the complete resource, including class handouts, teachers will need to click the Full Resource for Printing link below each lesson). For example, in one lesson, Truth or Consequences, students read articles about four individuals accused of plagiarism in recent history, including a college president and a newspaper columnist. In another lesson, Collaborative Authorship, students explore a number of scenarios involving student authors who received additional help in their writing and discuss whether or not these examples are plagiarism. Meanwhile, the Avoiding Plagiarism section includes activities to help students practice skills including paraphrasing, incorporating direct quotes, and using in-text citations. [MMB, -- The Scout Report, August 18, 2017, Volume 23, Number 33]
- Beyond Citation -- The Scout Report, November 11, 2016, Volume 22, Number 44
["Researchers, students, and instructors use academic databases to find scholarship on topics of interest. Yet it is difficult to get information about how these databases work and what materials are included in - or left out of - them. In response to this challenge, a group of students in a Digital Praxis Seminar at the City University of New York (CUNY) created Beyond Citation, a website dedicated to providing the public with information and analysis about major academic search engines. As of this writing, Beyond Citation features explorations of thirteen major databases, including Google Books, Project MUSE, HathiTrust Digital Library, JSTOR, and ProQuest Historical Newspapers. Each database record includes an Overview outlining what the database contains, available Reviews of each database, and information about Access. In addition, readers will also find a useful Conversations feature, which offers links to outside analysis and criticism about the selected database. Beyond Citation not only helps researchers critically evaluate databases, but also teaches researchers how to use these databases most effectively." [MMB, -- The Scout Report, November 11, 2016, Volume 22, Number 44]
- Daily Writing Tips
[When it comes to basic grammar rules, even the most skilled writer can use a little reminder every now and then. The Daily Writing Tips blog was created with that exact sentiment in mind. Every day the team publishes a new article on a variety of writing topics, from a discussion of That vs. Which to 44 Resume Writing Tips. One particularly helpful article, English Grammar 101: All You Need to Know, is a one-stop-shop for basic grammar rules. Readers will not only find an overview of basic sentence structure, going over the difference between clauses and phrases, but also individual sections on the eight parts of speech: noun, pronoun, adjective, verb, adverb, preposition, conjunction, and interjection. Archived posts date back to 2007 and are sorted into a variety of helpful categories, including Grammar, Misused Words, Style, and Writing Basics. CDR -- The Scout Report, September 21, 2016, Volume 22, Number 41]
- UW Madison Libraries: Grant Proposal Writing -- The Scout Report, September 16, 2016, Volume 22, Number 36
["Anyone who has written a grant proposal knows how challenging it can be to craft a strong and persuasive proposal, especially for those new to the endeavor. The University of Wisconsin-Madison Libraries has compiled this resource list to help anyone applying for a grant understand what funders look for in grant proposals and how to best meet these expectations. Here, visitors can find links to websites that provide tips for writing a mission statement, a glossary of key vocabulary terms that are frequently used in grant applications, examples of grant narrative and budgets, and online courses dedicated to grant writing. These resources are sorted into common types of grant applications: government funding, non-government funding, and research grants, so that visitors can quickly identify resources most relevant to them. In addition to these websites, the UW-Madison Library provides visitors with book suggestions and materials from the library's workshop on grant funding." -- MMB -- The Scout Report, September 16, 2016, Volume 22, Number 36]
- Purdue Online Writing Lab: Job Search Writing
[Applying for jobs can be a time-consuming, nerve-racking venture even for the experienced professional. It can be especially daunting for recent graduates who are entering the workforce for the very first time. The Purdue Online Writing Lab (OWL), well known for its helpful writing resources, has created this practical guide to assist with Job Search Writing. Readers will find four sections to explore: Preparing an Application, Job Search Letters, Resumes and Vitas, and Video Resumes. This last section may be of special interest as it discusses the use of video aids for job applications, from planning to filming to editing footage. Readers interested in a more traditional application may appreciate the ample collection of Model Letters or a helpful discussion on resume page length among other great resources."] -- MMB, The Scout Report, Volume 22, Number 35, 09 September 2016
Purdue Online Writing Lab: White Papers
["According to the Purdue Owl, a "white paper" is "a certain type of report that is distinctive in terms of purpose, audience, and organization." The term originates from early twentieth century Great Britain, where it was used to describe to an official government document designed to outline a particular viewpoint and provide supportive evidence and information. Today, the term is used more broadly in the business and nonprofit world to describe similar publications that are intended not for commercial use, but to advocate an official position or solution. Like all forms of writing, white papers come with their own established norms, and Purdue Owl offers this website that outlines these norms and expectations. In Organization and Other Tips, visitors will find a brief, one-page summary of the major components of white papers. This section also includes a detailed PowerPoint presentation that provides information about the purpose and mechanics of white papers in greater detail. This presentation, 25 slides in length, is free to download and might easily be incorporated into a meeting or professional development session."] -- MMB, The Scout Report, Volume 23, Number 17, 28 April 2017
- 3,000-Year-Old Chinese Oracle Bones Go 3-D -- Phys.org (22 March 2016)
- U.S. Copyright -- Intellectual Property and Licensing -- The Scout Report, Volume 22, Number 11, 18 March 2016
- The biggest writing mistakes new graduates make -- BBCNews (16 September 2015)
- Want To Be Taken Seriously? Become a Better Writer -- Dave Kerpen , LinkedIn (21 February 2013)
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