College Writing, Actually
Welcome to College Writing, Actually! Finally, a podcast created for college students and writing tutors who just need clear answers on the how-to's and how-come's of college writing. Look no further!
Episodes
28 episodes
Take an Actual 5-Minute Study Break w/Britt
Take a step back from the table. Close the laptop. Let's check in with how our bodies are doing and then...give them what they need. Revolutionary! Have a good finals season, writers!
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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6:46
Actual Writing Wellness Tips for Finals
Students, we are on our way into finals once again! I'm joined again by Lucy McInerney who is gonna give us some very quick tips on getting through finals as your best self. P.S. We do endorse keeping your favorite snack on hand.
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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17:10
Actually Getting Past Grades
I told you all I had questions that needed answers! Today we're joined by Dr. Asao Inoue, whose blog posts we reviewed last episode. I really hope you allow yourself to meet these grading questions with an open mind. You have nothing to lose fr...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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55:29
Are Grades Actually Useful? *Post-Midterm Reflection*
As you come back front Spring Break and feverishly check for those midterm grades, let's ask the question: are grades actually useful. This is a short episode and I assure you, I'm not gonna preach some unrealistic "they don't mean anything." T...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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15:22
Actually Decentering English...When Writing English
Today we are again joined by experts in English Language Support, this time with Dr. Shuyuan (Joy) Liu. How can you decenter English while writing it? We'll get into it!Interested into more perspectives on global Englishes? Check ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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35:37
"Research Actually Makes You a Better Citizen?!"
Welcome back Jess Tabak. We are having a NUANCED conversation (IYKYK) about how the process of research can make one a better citizen. How? Push play ;)The CRAP Test...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:51
Actually Avoiding Common Writing Mistakes
The episode you need to start the semester strong? Tired of making mistakes that feel easy to avoid but you're not sure how to do it? Let's talk about some common writing mistakes and how to avoid them with guest co-host and longtime writing ce...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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44:40
Actually Making College Writing Useful ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Back at it like we never left! Want to feel like your work in college has an everyday use? It does! Let's talk about how what you're learning in college can make you a savvy scroller on social media.Appreciate the resources the podcast ...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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8:34
Actually Addressing Our Writing Anxieties *RELAXING Finals Special*
Students, if your writing anxieties are banging down your door as you try to bang out these finals, fear not! We're gonna speak back to those fears today!Emergency Support Hotlines (because it's okay to need help and it's already waitin...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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11:46
"Is the Research Paper Actually Useful?"
Questions that need answers! Teachers, do we actually need to put the research paper in permanent timeout? I'm here to tackle that question with the associate director of Brown's writing center, Dr. Charlie Carroll.Links mentioned in ep...
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Season 2
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Episode 7
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23:46
Actually Writing a Teaching Statement
Are teaching statements as stressful for y'all as they were for me? Well today, Dr. Sara Misgen is here to uncloud our skies. Let's get into it! Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber....
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Season 2
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Episode 6
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25:59
What is Other People's English Actually About?
I'm back with another *audio* book review. This time of Other People's English by Vershawn Ashanti Young, Rusty Barrett, Y'Shanda Young-Rivera, and Kim Brian Lovejoy. This is a treasure of a book, so let me tell you about it and then y...
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Season 2
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Episode 5
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28:06
Actually Revising Your Own Paper *Mid-term Special*
It's midterms and you may have five papers to revise in two weeks! Don't stress. Here are three quick tips to revise your own work with new eyes!Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber. Choo...
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Season 2
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Episode 4
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6:54
Is Anti-Racist Writing in STEM Actually a Thing?
Anti-racist writing in STEM? Let's get into it with Dr. Meghan Gonzalves!Appreciate the resources the podcast provides? Consider becoming a monthly subscriber. Choose how much you want to give with pledges starting at $3/month-- cancel ...
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Season 2
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Episode 3
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54:54
Actually Teaching from Where You Are
Tutors, grad student instructors, it's hard to launch into this teaching thing, right? I know it was for me and I still have to gird myself every time I enter the classroom! Today, I talk to Dr. Stacey Lawrence about how to teach from where you...
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Season 2
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Episode 2
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51:26
Actually Recovering from College STRESS Culture
College STRESS Culture. Let's get into it! If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https://www.buzzsprout.com/2097929/ Simply select the desired episode and click the "Transc...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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15:37
SEASON 2 TRAILER!
Season 2?! How is that possible! But we are back and better with episodes that take on the hard topics: mental health, race and racism in the disciplines, and de-standardizing English. Of course, we won't leave out the usual fare of foundationa...
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Season 2
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0:44
Actually Practicing Self-Care On Deadline
And here we are. We're finally at the last episode of season 1! Let's relax and talk about how to end the semester with STRONG CALM. If you would like the transcript to this episode, you can find it on the podcast's website https:/...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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12:26
Actual Good Tips for Multilingual Writers
Anne is baaaaaccckk! And this time she's talking directly to the writers! If you're a multilingual writer wanting some tips tailored to you, grab that pen and paper! If you'd like to find Anne, you can find her on
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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34:25
"How Do You Actually Write A Paper in the Social Sciences?"
We've finally come to the final episode of our trilogy on writing in the disciples! Today I'm joined by Dr. Dana Hayward who's gonna walk us through how to write a paper in the social sciences. Grab that paper and pen! Appreciate ...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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38:25
"How Do You Actually Write A Research Paper in STEM?"
We're continuing with our trilogy of episodes on writing papers in the disciplines! Today we tackle STEM with doctoral candidate Meghan Gonsalves and she is bringing us a step-by-step breakdown! I know I always say it but for sure today y...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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24:27
"How Do You Actually Write A Paper in the Humanities?"
I talk with English doctoral candidate Semilore Sobande about knocking out those papers in humanities classes-- without knocking your head against the wall (too much). Get ready to laugh and learn! You can find a transcript for this episo...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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44:22
"How Do You Actually Create A Research Question?"
In this episode of College Writing, Actually I'm joined by Jessica Tabak as we talk about some tips and tricks to conquer the research question. As the first frontier to writing your paper, the research question can give you that necessar...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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25:15
"How do you actually teach MLLs effectively?"
Today on College Writing, Actually I talk with the amazing Anne Kerkian about best practices for writing tutors teaching multilingual learners (MLLs). Been wishing to sharpen your approach in these conferences? Want to be better for multilingua...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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39:54