Tue, 27 May 2008 15:30:47 -0500 University Writing Center http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/podcasts Podcast Maker v1.3.7 - http://www.lemonzdream.com/podcastmaker The University Writing Center provides faculty and students with the opportunity to enhance written communications skills through the use of both face-to-face and online consulting sessions and other resources to promote proficiency in written work across the curriculum; to promote research on writing and on the teaching of writing; to assist faculty in developing writing intensive courses. en http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/logo_144.jpg http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/podcasts 144 144 Higher Education no University Writing Center In this episode, we interviewed Dr. Ann Gundy and Dr. Dennis Berthold, both W Course professors here at A&M. The two offered tips and advice for students taking W Courses. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/episode19.mp3 Tue, 27 May 2008 15:30:40 -0500 Podcasting no 00:06:00 University Writing Center In this episode with Dr. Christensen takes us to the final step, getting published. This podcast looks in depth at the process of publishing your work, and how to know when your work is ready for mass distribution. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/episode18.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:18:53 -0500 Podcasting no 00:08:15 University Writing Center Do you want an “A” on your next essay? Well, in this episode Dr. Christensen gives us tips on how to take our writing to the next level. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/episode17.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:18:48 -0500 Podcasting no 00:07:14 University Writing Center In this episode we meet Dr. Christensen an English Professor and avid writer here at Texas A&M. He discusses his inspirations for writing and how life experiences can affect literature. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/episode16.mp3 Thu, 17 Apr 2008 14:18:42 -0500 Podcasting no 00:05:31 University Writing Center In this episode Sammy performs three songs she has written with the accompaniment of her favorite guitar “Mamie Cat”. Her songs reflect her personal life experiences, which range from relationships that didn’t work out to just enjoying life’s journey. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/episode15.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:15:24 -0500 Podcasting no 00:13:20 University Writing Center In this episode we learn about Singer-Songwriter Sammy Roberts-Perez; her interest in music and her work as an artist. She gives us insight into where she finds inspiration and the influences growing up that have molded the music she creates now. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/episode14.mp3 Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:15:13 -0500 Podcasting no 00:09:34 University Writing Center In this Quick Tip Stan and Mandy, from the Career Center, explain how to craft a cover letter for a job application. They point out the purpose of a cover letter, the format, as well as what the content should be, and how to open and close it properly. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%2013-%20Quick%20Tip%20on%20Writing%20Cover%20Letters.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:14:11 -0500 Podcasting no 00:02:24 University Writing Center In this Quick Tip Mandy, from the Career Center, explains how to get good references. She gives pointers on whom you should and shouldn’t ask for references, how many you should have, and where you should put them on a job application. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%2012-%20Quick%20Tip%20on%20References.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:14:04 -0500 Podcasting no 00:01:20 University Writing Center In this episode Stan and Mandy from the Career Center help a few misguided students learn how to write a resume. They discuss the importance of having a unique, professional, and enticing resume as a key element to successfully launching a career. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%2011-%20Crash%20Course%20in%20Resume%20Writing%20.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:52 -0500 Podcasting no 00:10:43 University Writing Center In this episode of ‘Who Wants to be a Writer?’ dreams will come true and spirits will be crushed as contestants compete for $1,000,000 by answering questions about writing topics. This episode focuses on conclusion writing. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%2010-%20Who%20Wants%20to%20be%20a%20Writer%2C%20The%20Last%20Word%20on%20Conclusions.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:44 -0500 Podcasting no 00:12:51 University Writing Center In this episode we delve into the world of “slam” poetry, a form of poetry that is read aloud instead of written down on paper. Evan Shulman, a student at Texas A&M and a slam poet discusses slam poetry and his experiences writing and performing it. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%209-%20In%20Your%20Face%20with%20Slam%20Poetry.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:36 -0500 Podcasting no 00:09:52 University Writing Center In this episode we debunk the myth that college writing has to be a monotonous process and result in a dull product. With tips from consultants we proved that there are many ways to keep your writing interesting. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%208-%20Like%20Boring%20Papers.%20Neither%20Does%20Your%20Prof..mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:29 -0500 Podcasting no 00:06:29 University Writing Center In this episode we learn some great tips for writing introductions; starting with the opening sentence. We discuss the five common intros as well as how the topic, audience, and paper type can affect the type of introduction that you choose. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%207-%20Writing%20Introductions.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:24 -0500 Podcasting no 00:05:13 University Writing Center In this episode we take a crash course in email etiquette. This podcast is geared towards students’ emails to professors, future employers, and colleagues. Students learn seven tips on how to write an effective email. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%206-%20Email%20Etiquette.mp3 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:17 -0500 Podcasting no 00:10:06 University Writing Center In this podcast we provide you with a brief description of the University Writing Center and its services. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%205-%20Welcome%20to%20the%20University%20Writing%20Center.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:04:24 -0500 Podcasting no 00:02:00 University Writing Center http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%204%20-%20Tracking%20your%20changes%20in%20Microsoft%20Word.mov Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:04:16 -0500 Podcasting no 00:02:11 University Writing Center In part two of our tour of the library our music class continues touring the Evans library here at the Texas A&M campus. They head on up to the second floor to learn about the Writing Center and all of its services. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%203%20-%20Tour%20of%20the%20Library%20and%20the%20University%20Writing%20Center%2C%20part%20I.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:02:54 -0500 Podcasting no 00:07:51 University Writing Center In this two part episode we take a music class on a tour of the Evans library on the Texas A&M Main Campus and learn about some helpful services that most students don’t know about. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%202-%20Tour%20of%20the%20Library%20and%20the%20University%20Writing%20Center%2C%20part%20I.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:02:35 -0500 Podcasting no 00:06:36 University Writing Center This is our first episode of “Write Right”. In this episode we define and give examples of the words professors commonly use in their writing assignments. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/content/view/672/228/Episode%201%20-%20Understanding%20Your%20Writing%20Assignment.mp3 Wed, 10 Oct 2007 15:53:21 -0500 Podcasting no 00:07:29