WriteCast: A Casual Conversation for Serious Writers

The podcast will be on hiatus for a while. Claire and Kacy recommend 6 of their favorite episodes. Links to Episodes and Archive:Episode 13: 60 Minutes or 60 Seconds, Maximizing Your Time with Writing ResourcesEpisode 18: Student Q&AEpisodes 34 (Taking Care of Yourself with Mindful Writing) and 35 (A Brief Daily Session Walkthrough)Episode 84: Avoiding BiasEpisode 79: How to Start WritingEpisode 72: Emotional Intelligence for Online StudentsAlso be sure to look over our archive and categories on the WriteCast homepage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is scholarly voice, anyway? Claire and Kacy discuss how to be clear and direct in your academic writing to achieve scholarly voice.Relevant resources:Scholarly voice webpagesWhat is academic writing? webinarScholarly Tone and Voice blog series See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When should you paraphrase? What about quoting? Claire and guest host Brittany Rogers discuss four easy steps to paraphrase and more!Relevant Resources:Paraphrasing webpagesPlagiarism Prevention ModulesParaphrasing Primer: How to Paraphrase Sources Successfully (webinar)Using and Integrating Quotations (webinar) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

APA Style Rules can be a confusing phrase. APA is more than just citations and references, and Claire and Kacy delve into passive voice, anthropomorphism, and numbers rules in this episode. Relevant Resources:Anthropomorphism webpagePassive voice webpageAPA Style modulesAPA's website on Mechanics of Style See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What should you do when your assignment doesn't seem to meet APA or is a different format than a typical paper? Claire and Kacy discuss APA rules and how to adjust to different writing formats that might not use all of APA's usual standards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Instead of resolutions, Claire and Kacy discuss setting achievable, reasonable goals they term SMARTER goals for your writing projects!Relevant resources: Setting writing goals webpagesKeeping Up Your Motivation podcast episodeHow to Set and Stick to a Writing Goal podcast episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How can student writers build their confidence? Guest Grete Howland explores three main approaches students can use in this month's episode. Relevant Resources: How to Set and Stick to a Writing Goal WriteCast episodeWhy Set a Writing Goal webpageHow to Start and Sustain a Writing Group WriteCast episode See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Veronica Oliver joins the podcast to discuss universal design and learning preferences, and how students can use this information to help have more effective paper reviews from the writing center. Relevant resources: Can you Doodle Your Way to Better Writing? blog post on learning preferences.Mapping your Mind with Bubbl.us blog postSpeech to Text: Prewriting by Speaking blog postOur Paper Reviews webpage See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

How do you avoid bias in academic writing? We dive into the APA 7th edition guidelines on this topic including descriptors, avoiding generalization, and using singular they. Relevant Resources: APA webpages on bias free languageInclusivity and academic writing blog postWriteCast Episode 46: Inclusive Language: Gender-Neutral Pronouns and Identity-First Language See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Jeannie, a Walden student and former writing instructor, discusses having her prospectus approve and moving on to the proposal. She discusses tips and her experience finding the right problem to pursue and getting support from her chair. Relevant resources: WriteCast Episode 76: An Interview with the LibraryWriteCast Episode 44: Interview with Jeannie Croichy, EdD StudentWriteCast Episode 63: Starting the Prospectus, an Interview with Jeannie Croichy, Doctoral Student and Writing InstructorWriteCast Episode 77: Keeping Up Your MotivationWriteCast Episode 78: Interview with Dr. Cheryl Read: Finishing a PhD See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Conclusions can be tricky, Claire and Kacy go over some successful strategies and what to avoid with conclusions. Relevant resources: Conclusions webpageAnd So, in Conclusion blog postWriteCast Episode 43: How and Why to Revise with a Reverse Outline See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Synthesis can be tricky, but Claire and Kacy discuss how to bring ideas together using writing skills, plus some discussion of how writing is like being a lawyer and a chef!Relevant Resources:Transitioning into Better Writing blog postPodcast Episode 33: Tackling TransitionsTransitions webpagePodcast Episode 38: The Literature Review Matrix: What It Is, How to Use It, and How to Make It Work for You Literature Review MatrixSynthesis and Thesis Development webinar See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What should you do once you have your assignment? Claire and Kacy discuss how to start writing. Relevant resources: Literature Review MatrixThe Literature Review Matrix: What it is, How to Use it, And How to Make it Work for You (Episode 38)Wrestling with Writer's Block Episode (Episode 26) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

“The challenges of grad school are temporary, the degree is something you’ll have forever.” Dr. Cheryl Read, one of our Writing Instructors, discusses obtaining her PhD while working full-time, raising a family, and navigating a pandemic. Episodes mentioned:Episode 49: Meet Your Reviewer: Cheryl ReadEpisode 62: How to Start and Sustain a Writing GroupEpisode 77: Keeping Up Your Motivation See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Staying motivated is tough these days. Claire and Kacy share some tips to keep your motivation for writing projects. Resources mentioned:WriteCast episode 34: Taking Care of Yourself with Mindful WritingWriteCast episodes 39 & 40: Positive Writing AffirmationsWriteCast episode 61 and bonus episode: Restorative WritingWriting retreat blog post: Writing in the Midst of UncertaintyPomodoro tracker websiteWritten?Kitten! kitten photo reward website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Librarian Kim Burton visits the podcast to discuss support for students in their research and writing projects. Resources mentioned:Library website: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/libraryAsk a Librarian and Quick Answers homepageCitation Management Software overview webpageLibrary review of ZoteroLibrary tips on organizing researchWriting Center literature review matrix See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claire, Kacy, and guests Miranda and Christina discuss their work collaborating on writing an academic article, with additional tips for student writers to keep in mind!Resources mentioned:WriteCast Episode 8 (Rebroadcast as episode 48): Top 10 Tips for Group PapersWriteCast Episode 49: How to Set and Stick to a Writing GoalWriteCast Episode 61: Restorative Writing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

When learning and writing in a language other than your first, there are many challenges. Guest Amy Bakke and Claire discuss their experiences with learning secondary languages and tips for students learning and writing in English. Relevant Resources:Webpages for multilingual studentsGrammar modulesWriting at the Graduate Level webinarGrammar webinars See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Switching from APA 6 to APA 7th edition? This episode is for you! Claire and Kacy discuss 10 top revisions for your course papers as you make the shift to APA 7.Resources mentioned:APA 6/7 comparison tablesAPA 7 Transition webinar See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Emotional Intelligence can help students and individuals connect, be more self aware, and achieve positive outcomes. How does emotional intelligence apply to online learning? Claire and Kacy explore some ways Walden students can use EI to benefit their online interactions. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

APA 7 is new and exciting! Claire and Kacy discuss APA 7 for Walden students and go over a few favorite changes in this month's episode.Resources discussed:APA transition pageAPA's website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

APA 7 is out! In this episode, Claire discusses what Walden students need to know regarding this update and what to expect moving forward in 2020.Resources:Writing Center APA 7 update page: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/apa/7transition See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beth returns to WriteCast to talk with Claire and Kacy about writing an award application. Beth is a 2016 winner of an Online Learning Consortium's Effective Practice Award for the Writing Center's interactive modules.Resources:Beth's award application, “Walden University Writing Center Interactive Modules: Student Writing Support Any Time, Anywhere” Online Learning Consortium's Effective Practice Awards information See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To help celebrate Walden University's Global Days of Service that takes place each October, we're rebroadcasting our 56th episode featuring two Walden Writing Center instructors who work toward positive social change in their communities by writing to their local representatives. Hosts Kacy and Claire talk with Melissa and Meghan about how this writing is similar and different to academic writing, tools they use, and what they have experienced as a result.Resources:Scholarly VoiceAudienceUsing EvidenceWriteCast episode #51: Using Evidence in Academic WritingWriting for Social Change webinar seriesWalden Writing Center Blog posts on writing for social changeSocial Change at the Writing CenterWalden Writing Center weekly e-newsletter (e-mail writingsupport@waldenu.edu and ask to be added to the distribution list)ResistBot See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kacy and Claire discuss two strategies students can use to turn a discussion post from an assignment that feels like busywork to a useful tool in developing a longer course paper. Resources mentioned: "From Prompt to Post: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Effective Discussion Posts" blog post"Writing Introductions for Discussion Board Posts" blog post"To Cite Yourself or Not To Cite Yourself: That Is The Question!" blog post"A Discussion About Discussion Posts (Episode 25)" WriteCast episode"A Philosophical (and Practical) Look at Self-Plagiarism (Episode 30)" WriteCast episodeWebpage on citing yourself and avoiding self-plagiarism See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claire and Kacy explain the concept of "killing your darlings"--removing pieces of your writing project that you are reluctant to get rid of, even if doing so would improve the piece. They share three tips to help cope with the difficulty of deleting parts of your work and how to get the most out of this revision process.Resources:RevisionRevising Strategies web resourcesRevision Strategies: A Three-Part Blog Series"Use the Paramedic Method to Resuscitate Your Writing" blog post"The 5 Rs of Revision (Episode 14)" WriteCast episodeRecorded webinar: "Improving Your Writing: Strategies for Revising, Proofing, and Using Feedback" See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We're excited to introduce our first Book Club episode! Writing instructors and PhD students Kacy and Cheryl chat about Paul J. Silva's How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. Whether you've read the book or not, listen in to hear what Kacy and Cheryl found particularly useful, what advice was less relevant for them, and how they are using the suggestions in their own writing practices.Resources:How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic WritingProductivity 101: An Introduction to the Pomodoro TechniqueMytomatoes.comWriteCast episode "How to Start and Sustain a Writing Group (Episode 62)"WriteCast episode "Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student (Episode 49)"WriteCast episode "5 Tips for Establishing a Writing Practice (Episode 17)"Kacy's favorite quotes from the book: Specious Barrier #1: “I can’t find time to write." "Why is this barrier specious? The key lies in the word find. When people endorse this specious barrier, I imagine them roaming through their schedules like naturalists in search of Time To Write, that most elusive and secretive of creatures...If you think that writing time is lurking somewhere, hidden deep within your weekly schedule, you will never write a lot...Finding time is a destructive way of thinking about writing. Never say this again. Instead of finding time to write, allot time to write" (12).“Struggling writers who ‘wait for inspiration’ should get off their high horse and join the unwashed masses of real academic writers. The ancient Greeks assigned muses for poetry, music, and tragedy, but they didn’t mention a muse for journal articles written in APA style” (26).“On my list of maladaptive practices that make writing harder, Not outlining is pretty high—just above Typing With Scratchy Wool Mittens, just below Training My Dog to Take Dictation. Outlining is writing, not a prelude to ‘real writing.’ Writers who complain about ‘writer’s block’ are writers who don’t outline” (79).“You don’t need special traits, special genes, or special motivation to write a lot. You don’t need to want to write—people rarely feel like doing unpleasant tasks that lack deadlines—so don’t wait until you feel like it. Productive writing involves harnessing the power of habit, and habits come from repetition. Make a schedule and sit down to write during your scheduled writing time. You might spend the first few sessions cursing, groaning, and gnashing your teeth, but at least you’re curing during your scheduled time and not in binges” (129). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What kinds of writing assignments can you expect, and what resources are available to help, in Walden’s Tempo Learning programs? Kacy chats with writing instructor Amy about her experiences in her M.S. in Early Childhood Studies Tempo Learning® program. Listen in if you are a Tempo student, considering becoming a Tempo student, or interested in learning more about writing in competency-based education.Resources:Walden Writing Center BlogScholarly voice resourcesScholarly voice: AudienceMEAL plan overview"Breaking Down the MEAL Plan: A 4-Part Series on Writing Strong Paragraphs" blog posts Walden course paper templates"What About Me? Using Personal Experience in Academic Writing" recorded webinarProofreading resources See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

What is it like to start the doctoral prospectus? Kacy chats with Jeannie, EdD student and Writing Center Writing Instructor, about her experience. Jeannie shares three tips and a valuable writing resource. Kacy also announces WriteCast's first Book Club episode! This summer, we'll be reading and reviewing Paul J. Silvia's How to Write a Lot: A Practical Guide to Productive Academic Writing. We invite you to read along and to send your questions and thoughts to us at writingsupport@waldenu.edu.Resources:Paper reviews for Walden students working on their prospectus“Jeannie's First Residency (Jeannie Croichy, EdD Student; Episode 44)” Writecast episode “Transitioning from Master's-Level to Doctoral-Level Writing (Episode 52)” Writecast episode Capstone document templates for Walden students Preproposal Starter Kit “Transitioning from Coursework to Doctoral Capstone Writing" recorded webinar “Writing Process for Longer Research Projects” recorded webinar See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

PhD student and Writing Center writing instructor Cheryl Read returns to the podcast to talk about writing groups: types and approaches, considerations for getting one started, and tips for keeping one going. Resources mentioned:WriteCast episode 49, "Meet Your Reviewer: A Conversation with Cheryl Read, Writing Instructor and PhD Student" GradWriteSlack workplace"Writing Together: How Peer Writing Communities Can Be Your Secret to Success" blog post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This bonus episode contains just the follow-along activity from episode #61, "Restorative Writing." We recommend listening to the "Restorative Writing" episode first to learn what restorative writing is, how to practice restorative writing, and how to use it as a vehicle to understand and process individual and/or community trauma. Then, follow along with this bonus episode for just the activity. You can participate in the activity as many times and as often as you'd like!Resources:Recorded webinar: "Using Restorative Writing to Enact Social Change"Batzer, B. (2016). Healing classrooms: Therapeutic possibilities in academic writing. Composition Forum, 34. Retrieved from http://compositionforum.com/DeSalvo, L. A. (2000). Writing as a way of healing: How telling our stories transforms our lives. Boston, MA: Beacon Press. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writing instructors Ellen and Miranda join Kacy and Claire for this month's special episode and bonus episode on restorative writing. Restorative writing is when writing becomes a vehicle for transforming pain into engagement. Learn more about what restorative writing is, how to practice restorative writing, and how to use it as a vehicle to understand and process individual and/or community trauma. Ultimately, restorative writing can help writers discover ways to heal and overcome those challenges through social change. The latter half of the episode contains a follow-along restorative writing activity. If you've already listened to this episode and would like to just participate in the activity again, check out our #61 bonus episode.Resources:Recorded webinar: "Using Restorative Writing to Enact Social Change"Batzer, B. (2016). Healing classrooms: Therapeutic possibilities in academic writing. Composition Forum, 34. Retrieved from http://compositionforum.com/DeSalvo, L. A. (2000). Writing as a way of healing: How telling our stories transforms our lives. Boston, MA: Beacon Press. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this episode, Claire and Kacy talk about their experiences in formal creative writing workshops. Claire contributes her insights from her MFA in creative writing program and Kacy describes participating as a “non-creative” writer. The two consider ways that creative workshop techniques can help students create productive writing groups of their own.NOTE: At one point in the episode, Kacy makes reference to a “chair member” but is actually referring to one of her committee members. Related resources:WriteCast Episode 42: Using Creative Writing Strategies in Academic WritingNarrative Writing Series: Tips from Creative Writers blog post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Creating an academic writing goal or goals for yourself can be a great tool for motivation, organization, and writing development. Writing instructor Miranda joins co-hosts Kacy and Claire to talk about setting writing goals that are achievable and manageable, sticking to goals, and using specific strategies and resources to help you do both.Resources mentioned:Writing a Paper: Goal Setting (includes Why Set a Writing Goal, How to Set a Writing Goal, How to Avoid Ineffective Writing Goals, Examples of Effective Writing Goals, How to Achieve Your Writing Goals)Search "goal" and "goal setting" on the Walden University Writing Center website See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kacy and Claire share tips and inspiration for making smaller revisions and working the steps into your writing process.Recommended resources:Grammar resourcesInteractive grammar modulesGrammarly (for Walden students)Revision journals"When/How to Conduct Revision and Proofreading" blog post"Top 10 Preproposal and Proposal Fixes for Capstone Writers" blog postWalden University Writing Center Blog posts on grammar and mechanicsInteractive modules on APA stylePaper reviews (for Walden students)Microsoft Word help for Walden students through the Academic Skills Center See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Revision is a major part of the writing process, and different types of revising warrant different strategies. Claire and Kacy give tips and resources for how to revise your writing for bigger patterns and issues in your current drafts as well as your future coursework.Recommended resources:WriteCast episode 14: "The 5 Rs of Revision"Walden University Writing Center website resources on revisionOn-demand webinar: "Improving Your Writing: Strategies for Revising, Proofing, and Using Feedback"Walden University Writing Center Blog posts on revision See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Melissa and Meghan, two of the Walden Writing Center's instructors, work toward positive social change in their communities by writing to their local representatives. Kacy and Claire talk with Melissa and Meghan about how this writing is similar and different to academic writing, tools they use, and what they have experienced as a result.Resources:Scholarly VoiceAudienceUsing EvidenceWriteCast episode #51: Using Evidence in Academic WritingWriting for Social Change webinar seriesWalden Writing Center Blog posts on writing for social changeSocial Change at the Writing CenterWalden Writing Center weekly e-newsletter (e-mail writingsupport@waldenu.edu and ask to be added to the distribution list)ResistBot See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you struggle with spelling, you're not alone! Claire and Kacy give some quick tips for how to improve and check your spelling. Resources:"Making Word Work For You" Walden Writing Center Blog postAPA Section 4.12 Dictionaries: Merriam-Webster’s Collegiate DictionaryWebster’s Third New International Dictionary (2002)APA Dictionary of PsychologyWriting a Paper: ProofreadingMicrosoft Word tutoring from the Walden University Academic Skills Center (for current Walden students) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Get to know Tasha, one of the Writing Center's newest writing instructors, in this brief interview with Claire and Kacy. Tasha shares her approach to a paper review appointment, her favorite types of papers to review, some recommended writing resources, and the best writing advice she received in school.Resources mentioned:"5 Flow Part 3: Transition with Words, Sentences, and Paragraphs" blog post"Breaking Down the MEAL Plan: A Four-Part Series on Writing Strong Paragraphs" blog postWalden Writing Center Blog See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

If you've ever felt like the worst writer in the room, an academic fake, or an outsider in your degree program, you might have been experiencing imposter syndrome. In today's episode, writing instructor Kacy shares her research on and experience with imposter syndrome as a graduate student, along with tips for how to combat it and gain confidence. Max also makes a special announcement.Resources:Persky, A. M. (2018). Intellectual self-doubt and how to get out of it. American Journal of Pharmaceutical Education, 82(2), 86-87. doi:10.5688/ajpe6990Walden University (Producer). (2017, June 23). Val Krage on early childhood education, being a doctoral peer mentor, & imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenterWalden University (Producer). (2017, July 3). Dr. Christy Fraenza on staying connected to WaldenU, the doctoral peer mentors, & imposter syndrome. In S. Picht (Ed.), The savvy student podcast [podcast]. Retrieved from https://soundcloud.com/waldenacademicskillscenter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writing instructors Max and Veronica discuss transitioning from graduate to doctoral writing from their own experiences in their programs. They chat about advice for currently transitioning writers as well as surprises along the way and the evolution of their writing, research, and expectations through each stage of their scholarly work.Resources mentioned in this episode:Writing Process for Longer Research Projects WebinarPaper Reviews (for Walden students)Walden Writing Center BlogForm & Style websiteWalden Dissertations and Doctoral Studies Collection See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Claire and Max discuss how to incorporate evidence into your academic writing, as well as how to use citations effectively to support your evidence.Resources mentioned:Writing Refresh: In-text versus Parenthetical Citations blog postCreswell Did Not Write About You: Common Mistakes in Citing 'I' Statements blog postWalden University Writing Center Blog posts on APA styleUsing Evidence: Overview See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Research indicates that there may be a connection between visiting the Writing Center three times and students' growth in confidence, skill, and motivation. Max and Claire discuss these findings, their own experiences working with students in the Writing Center, and strategies for scheduling and making the most of a Writing Center paper review appointment.Resources:Third Time's the Charm: The Magic of Multiple Paper Review AppointmentsThird Time's the Charm: Strategies for Your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Paper Review AppointmentsFurther Research:Irvin, L. L. (2014). What a difference three tutoring sessions make: Early reports of efficacy from a young writing center. Writing Lab Newsletter, 39(1-2), 1-5. Retrieved from https://wlnjournal.org/Lerner, N. (1997). Counting beans and making beans count. Writing Lab Newsletter, 22(1), 1-4. Retrieved from https://wlnjournal.org/Robinson, H. M. (2009). Writing center philosophy and the end of basic writing: Motivation at the site of remediation and discovery. Journal of Basic Writing, 28(2), 70-92. Retrieved from https://wac.colostate.edu/jbw/Williams, J. D., Takaku, S., & Bauman, K. (2006). Effects of self-regulatory behavior on ESL student writing. Tohoku Psychological Folia, 65, 24-36. Retrieved from https://www2.sal.tohoku.ac.jp/psychology/folia/index.htmlYeats, R., Reddy, P., Wheeler, A., Senior, C., & Murray, J. (2013). What a difference a writing centre makes: A small scale study. Education + Training, 52(6/7), 499-507. doi:10.1108/00400911011068450 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Meet Cheryl Read, one of the Writing Center's newest writing instructors. Cheryl, who is also pursuing her PhD, shares her writing tips and advice for other students who are working on writing projects. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Many people will have to work collaboratively at some point in their education or careers, and writing a group paper or working on a group assignment can be challenging. In this rebroadcasted episode, Nik and Brittany share their top 10 tips for successfully writing a group paper.Resources:Collaborative AssignmentsCommon Assignments: Collaborative Writing in Business and Management See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Resolutions to Reflect and Revise (Episode 47) by Walden University Writing Center See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This month, Max and Claire talk with Walden University Writing Center Director Brian Timmerman and Associate Director of Faculty Outreach and Support Amber Cook about Walden's new Gender-Neutral Pronouns Policy and Identity-First Language Policy. Brian and Amber discuss the policies, why they were created, and what they mean for student writers.Resources:Walden University's Gender-Neutral Pronouns Policy and People-First and Identity-First Language PolicyInclusive Language Policy Announcement blog post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Meet Katherine, one of the Walden Writing Center's newest writing instructors! Max and Claire talk with Katherine, who is also a Walden PhD student, about her writing background, review approach, and advice for student writers.Resources mentioned in this episode:Recorded webinar: Developing a Paper: Creating a Paper From a Discussion WriteCast episode #37: Transitioning to Master’s-Level Writing See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Beth makes a special announcement, and Max and Claire talk with Jeannie Croichy, Walden University EdD student and Writing Center writing instructor, about her first Walden student residency experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

You may know about outlining as a pre-writing strategy, but have you heard about reverse outlining? A reverse outline is a great tool to use once you have written a draft. Claire and Max explain what a reverse outline looks like, how to create one, and how it can help you strengthen your writing.Resources:Writing a Paper: OutliningIs Your Short Attention Span Showing?: Using A Reverse Outline blog post See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.