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Students of Life shares conversations with alumni, educators, and many others about the journeys of their professional and personal lives, including how their educational lessons have applied in the real world. New episodes the first Monday of every month at 8am EST. Follow us wherever you listen to podcasts by searching for ”Students of Life” to keep up with new and exciting eps!
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Friday May 08, 2020
Omelas: Would You Walk Away?
Friday May 08, 2020
Friday May 08, 2020
Join us this week as we discuss Ursula K. Le Guin's stunning world of Omelas--and ask the ultimate question: would you walk away?
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Saturday May 02, 2020
LISTEN TO THIS PODCAST: How to Write a Great Title
Saturday May 02, 2020
Saturday May 02, 2020
Ever wonder what goes into making a great title? Join us this week as we discuss the vital elements to crafting an effective vs. lame title!
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Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Personal Statement Writing with Professor Kristina Lucenko
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Saturday Apr 25, 2020
Join us this week as we welcome professor of writing and rhetoric Dr. Kristina Lucenko in discussing the vital art of how and why crafting a quality personal statement could be the most important document that you ever write.
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Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Young Adult Author Diana Gallagher
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Saturday Apr 18, 2020
Join us this week with Young Adult author Diana Gallagher as we discuss the journey from thought to novel--and how such lessons inform teaching writing in the classroom, and beyond.
You can check out Diana Gallagher's latest novel, LESSONS IN FALLING in bookstores now.
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Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Writing to Get a Job
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Sunday Apr 12, 2020
Ever thought that writing can get--or lose--you a job opportunity? Well it can, and will! Join us this week as we discuss a few vital tips to crafting cover letters that will put you in as best of a position as possible to start--or advance--you on your career path.
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Sunday Apr 05, 2020
How to Write a ”Good” Paragraph
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
Sunday Apr 05, 2020
What the heck is a "good" paragraph? Is this even a "good" question? Join us this week as we discuss the challenges and triumphs of how in the world to approach writing paragraphs in all types of works.
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Purdue OWL website on Topic Sentences
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Why Outlines Suck (but Shouldn’t)
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Wednesday Mar 25, 2020
Raise your hand if you hated doing outlines in high school? Okay, you can all put your hands down now. The real question is why have so many of us had such similarly horrible experiences planning out our thoughts? Join us this week as we clarify how to "do" outlines right--focusing on organizing one's ideas and analysis in a way that makes your job a heck of a lot easier in the long run!
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Thursday Mar 19, 2020
How to Refine Your B.S. Meter
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
Thursday Mar 19, 2020
With no shortage of sources to pick and choose what information you want to believe, how do we assess what's "good" information versus "bad"? Are these even the "right" terms? Join us this week as we discuss the critical value of working through how to refine your "bullshit" meter in this day and age of endless information.
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Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Corona Effect: How to Switch to Online Teaching and Learning
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
Wednesday Mar 11, 2020
How will the coronavirus impact teachers and students? Join us this week as we discuss the challenges--and opportunities--of switching mid-semester from in-person to online classes.
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Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Why Grading Paper Drafts is Pointless
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Saturday Mar 07, 2020
Why is grading paper drafts pointless? Join us this week as we discuss a much better method of working with student writing than simply submitting and getting back vague, often confusing comments.
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