SNL student, Maria Jasso de Razo, featured in Global Voices

SNL student Maria Jasso de Razo is featured in the first annual issue of Global Voices, the online magazine published by The Collaborative for Multilingual Writing and Research (CMWR) and The University Center for Writing-based Learning (UCWbL). Maria wrote her paper, "How English as a Second Language Affected my Reading and Writing," for SNL writing course, "Writing Together - Writing Well," taught by Steffanie Triller and Janise Hurtig. The essay depicts the hurdles Maria overcame as an ESL student learning to read and write. On her essay being chosen for Global Voices, Maria says, "I never imagined that I could write something that would be published. You don't know how much this means to me. I can't believe it."

Read her essay here: https://depaul.digication.com/global_voices/paper_3

Independent Learning Project Forum on Monday, August 1st at Loop Campus

The DePaul University Center for Writing-based Learning (UCWbL)is hosting an Independent Learning Project forum on Monday, August 1st from 4 to 6:00pm. The forum will be held in Lewis 1600 at the Loop Campus.

Writing tutors and librarians will be available to assist students with their writing and research questions. Writers at all stages of their projects are welcome, and the workshop provides a great opportunity to both share tips and get advice about the ILP.

Please contact Edward Evins at eevans6@depaul.edu with any questions.

Research Writing Workshop on Saturday, July 23rd

This Saturday, July 23rd, the University Center for Writing-based Learning will be holding a Research Writing Workshop at the O'Hare campus. This workshop allows SNL Writers to learn valuable research techniques with other students lead by Writing Tutors. Because writers at all stages of their projects are welcome, these workshops are great opportunities to share tips and get advice about this key component of the academic writing process.The workshop will begin at 12:00 pm in Rm. 307 at the O'Hare Campus.

Stephen Fry on Pedants of Grammatical Accuracy

Stephen Fry, identified by Wikipedia as an “actor, screenwriter, author, playwright, journalist, poet, comedian, television presenter and film director, and a director of Norwich City Football Club,” pontificates on pedants of grammatical accuracy.