Write Minded Blog
Check back every week for new content, announcements, Writing Tips, and more!
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Weekly Writing Tip #9 Active vs. Passive Voice Active Voice is when the subject performing the action comes before the verb. Passive Voice is when the subject is implied. December 8, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday: Jenna Beatty Meet Jenna Beatty, a senior Early Education and Special Education major! December 6, 2022 |
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Weekly Writing Tip #8 Jargon When using words only people in your field would know, you should provide definitions for those words. November 18, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Presents... Tutor Talks with Leah Mallon! Click here to read about Leah's experience with the stigma around writing centers. November 15, 2022 |
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Upcoming Event: Raffle and Write! Raffle andWrite is in full swing! Complete a thirty-minute appointment and earn a raffle ticket. Multiple winners will be drawn over November and December! November 14, 2022 |
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Weekly Writing Tip #7 Sources Remember to always double-check your sources! October 28, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday: Leah Mallon Meet Leah Mallon, a sophomore Communications major! October 25, 2022 |
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Weekly Writing Tip #6 Paragraph Structure Try following this simple pattern to structure individual paragraphs: Source, Explain, and Analyze. October 14, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday: Isabel Newcom Meet Isabel Newcom, a senior English major! October 18, 2022 |
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Weekly Writing Tip #5 Editing Don't worry about needing to make edits while writing. October 14, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Presents... Tutor Talks with Ana Parker! Click here to read about why Ana prefers Microsoft Word over Google Docs. October 11, 2022 |
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Weekly Writing Tip #4 Sentence Length Try to make your sentences vary in length; this helps your paper flow better. October 7, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday: Ana Parker Meet Ana Parker, a senior Biology major! October 4, 2022 |
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Upcoming Event: Movie Night! Join the Writing Center for a free movie night on Thursday, October 13th at 8:15 PM! October 3, 2022 |
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Weekly Writing Tip #3 So What? Make sure it's clear to your audience that your topic is important to other aspects of life. September 30, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Presents... Tutor Talks with Brooklynn Gravel! Click here to read about Brooklynn's experience with being a tutor so far. September 27, 2022 |
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Writing Tip #2 Review and Edit Make sure to double-check your work! Having someone else look at your paper can also really improve the quality of your paper. September 23, 2022
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Tutor Tuesday: Brooklynn Gravel Meet Brooklynn Gravel, a senior Communications major! September 20, 2022
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Weekly Writing Tip #1 Be Direct Explain what you mean, but don't feel the need to add unnecessary words to your paper. September 2, 2022 |
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Welcome to Trine! We hope that everyone had a fun and productive summer! August 29, 2022 |
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Hear My Voice Booklets 2022 The Hear My Voice Writing Competition books have Sold Out! Thank you for purchasing these special editions to remember our wonderful authors. Here is look at the fabulous cover, designed by tutor Brooklynn Gravel! April 29, 2022 |
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Summer Recommendations What are some of your favorite summer reads? Click the link below to see Trine student and faculty responses! April 27, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Noah April 25, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week Write with intention. Writing with intention can help your thought process when you have a point to make. The more intent your writing, the more fun and dedication you can have in your writing. April 25, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Jenna April 18, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week Take some time to a read a little bit each day. See how other authors write and how there processes. You might see some things to apply to your own writing. April 18, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Ana April 11, 2022 |
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Book Recommendations of the Week From: Dr. Pulczinski
To Kill a Mockingbird By: Harper Lee
Genre: Novel April 11, 2022 |
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Film Recommendations of the Week From: Noah
Django Unchained
Genre: Western/Drama April 4, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week Don't stress about your thesis as much. Theses can change as your thought process may also change throughout your paper as you write. Just make sure your thesis and paper fit your assignment, and you're all set! April 11, 2022 |
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Update for Hear My Voice Writing Competition Today is the last day to vote for your student choice! Scan the code to vote for your favorite entries for the Hear My Voice Competitions Student Chice Award. Voting ends today at 3pm. April 4, 2022 |
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Film Recommendations of the Week From: Matt
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Genre: Drama April 4, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week Make sure you have great sources! Look for scholarly articles if you can, and try to avoid Wikipedia and other similar websites. The Trine Online Library is a great source to find articles and evidence. April 4, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Alexa April 4, 2022 |
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Book Recommendations of the Week From: Sydney
I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings By: Maya Angelou
Genre: Autobiography March 28, 2022 |
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Film Recommendations of the Week From: Brooklyn
We Bought A Zoo
Genre: Family/Comedy March 28, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Brooklyn March 28, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week Brainstorm! Taking a minute to brainstorm your ideas before writing can help you organize your paper better. It will also help keep you from getting off topic. March 28, 2022 |
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Film Recommendations of the Week From: Sydney
Silence of the Lambs
Genre: Thriller/Horror March 23, 2022 |
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Update for Hear My Voice Writing Competition The submission window for the competition is now closed, and judging has begun! Be on the lookout for voting information on the Student Choice Awards. March 21, 2022 |
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Book Recommendations of the Week From: Mitch
Mockingjay By: Suzanne Collins
Genre: Science Fiction/ Fiction March 21, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week Creating a relaxing environment is important when it comes to writing. Creating a comfortable area can help you enjoy the assignement a little bit more and improve your piece. March 21, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Sydney March 21, 2022 |
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Reminder! Don't forget to submit your pieces to the Hear My Voice Writing Competition. Accepting submissions until March 18th. March 16, 2022 |
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Film Recommendations of the Week From: Noah
Interstellar
Genre: Sci-Fi/Adventure March 16, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week When you are finished with a draft, have a roommate look it over for proofreading. They can spot mistakes you might have missed! March 16, 2022 |
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We hope everyone had a great and relaxing spring break. Welcome Back! March 16, 2022 |
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Book Recommendations of the Week From: Brooklynn
The Art of Mental Training DC Gonzalez w/ Alice Mcveigh
Genre: Self Improvement Feb. 28, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week When writing, always refer back to the guidelines your professor provides. Make sure you have everything you need before submitting! Feb. 28, 2022 |
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Film Recommendations of the Week From: Matt
Miracle
Genre: Sports/Drama Feb. 23, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Isabel Feb. 23, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week Not all of your vocabulary has to be extravagant. Sometimes simpler words are much better! Feb. 23, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Mitch Feb. 23, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week From: Ana When writing, make sure to minimize distractions! Less distractions can help you focus on your writing, and help you focus on your work. Feb. 16, 2022 |
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Film Recommendations of the Week From: Dr. Pulczinski
The Breakfast Club
Genre: Drama/Teen Feb. 11, 2022 |
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Writing Tip of the Week From: Noah Before starting your paper, make sure you write down your ideas in an outline! Feb. 11, 2022 |
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Tutor Tuesday Feat: Matt Feb. 11, 2022 |
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Book Recommendations of the Week From: Jenna
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Genre: Fiction, Fantasy Feb. 11, 2022 |