Words On Words
- Author: Vários
- Narrator: Vários
- Publisher: Podcast
- Duration: 5:25:46
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Synopsis
Words on Words is about writing in all forms. The consultants at the University of Nevada, Reno Writing Center provide commentary on a variety of topics, all with the goal of helping students understand and better their writing throughout their college career.
Episodes
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Writing in the Sciences (Public Health/Health Sciences)
20/02/2018 Duration: 13minThis episodes features a discussion about what kind of writing you will encounter as a Community Health Sciences major at UNR.
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Misconceptions about Writing
05/02/2018 Duration: 16minIn this episode, we're talking about some misconceptions you may have heard or held about writing. This includes things like "writing is just about talent" or "people in the sciences never have to write." For more information about the University Writing Center, visit http://www.unr.edu/writing-center or call (775) 784-6030. Intro/outro music credits: Roger Plexico "Church of the Transfiguration." Retrieved from freemusicarchive.org.
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Favorite Books: Fiction
06/12/2017 Duration: 21minThis episode features a discussion of our favorite (and not so favorite) books of fiction!
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A Discussion about Sports Fiction
07/11/2017 Duration: 25minIn this episode, we talk about the genre of sports fiction. We discuss our favorite works of sports fiction, how we define sports fiction, common misconceptions about the genre, and much more.
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Favorite Books: International Literature
07/11/2017 Duration: 19minThis episode features a discussion of our favorite books in the genre of international literature.
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Why Peer Review is Important
07/11/2017 Duration: 15minWe cover things like what to talk about in an in class peer review, what to do with comments you receive, and what you can gain from the process.
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What to Expect at the Writing Center
07/11/2017 Duration: 22minIn this episode, we're discussing what the Writing Center can do for you. We talk about what goes on in sessions, how to use the writing lab, and the purpose of those summary reports.
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Reading Academic Writing
07/11/2017 Duration: 22minIn this episode, we talk about ways to read various kinds of academic writing including journal articles and books.
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Writers Block
07/11/2017 Duration: 20minIn this episode, we talk about opportunity bricks and ways to combat writer's block.
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Applying to Grad School
07/11/2017 Duration: 18minWe gripe about the GRE, give advice about the LSAT, and discuss what kinds of writing are involved in the application process.
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Tips & Tricks Writing and Editing in Microsoft Word
07/11/2017 Duration: 25minTopics include recovering unsaved documents and using the search and replace function.
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Thesis Statements
07/11/2017 Duration: 19minWe talk about different kinds of theses, how theses vary among academic fields, and how we form and work with a thesis statement.
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Using Fake Words and Misusing Real Words
07/11/2017 Duration: 30minWe discuss the use of fake words and the misuse of real words. We also discuss commonly confused phrases, and the impacts of using words incorrectly.
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Starting an Assignment
07/11/2017 Duration: 36minWe discuss how to read a prompt, useful pre-writing strategies, and hot pockets.