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PowerPoint
Below are various PowerPoint Presentations created by ENGL3256 students and the Writing Center Staff. Students can use these visuals to further their understanding of the topic. Professors, feel free to use these presentations in your classes as well.
Clicking on the links below will take you to the presentation. To advance slides, simply click anywhere on the screen. To return to the Writing Center page, simply use the back arrow. Best viewed in Microsoft Internet Explorer.
- Students can use this presentation to discover why we use APA, how to find and use sources, how to format an APA paper, and how to cite sources with APA. Tips to avoid plagiarism are also included.
HOCs vs. LOCs - Revision vs. Editing- Interactive PowerPoint
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Students can use this interactive presentation to further their understanding of how to move from HOC to LOC when revising. This presentation also examines the difference between higher order concerns (HOCs) and lower order concerns (LOCs). HOCs are content, thesis, evidence, organization and purpose; while LOCs are word choice, spelling, punctuation, documentation, and grammar.
How Not to Plagiarize
- Students can use this presentation to help further their understanding of what plagiarism is and how to avoid it by properly citing and paraphrasing sources.
How to Write an Honors Thesis
Prewriting
- Do you have a paper and don't know where to start? Are you experiencing writer's block? Are there too many ideas flowing through your head? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then prewriting could help you to organize your thoughts, focus your ideas, and filter your mind. This presentation discusses clustering/webbing, freewriting, listing, outlining, research, and dialoguing.
- This presentation answers the question, "How do I stop procrastinating?" This presentation also discusses some of the reasons why we procrastinate and tips to stop procrastinating.
Ripping Open Your Paper
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This presentation walks students through the process of writing a paper. Ideas covered range from how to read and take notes in your text, brainstorm, write a thesis, and begin the process of research. Look for special appearances by several English professors!
Turabian
- This presentation simplifies Turabian style. The basic paper format, pagination, footnotes, quotations, the reference page, and source documentation are all covered in this user friendly presentation.
Writing Anxiety
- This presentation discusses what writing anxiety actually is and how to overcome anxiety and procrastination. Also covered are methods of brainstorming and tips/tricks that will help you conquer your paper.
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