Short grammar videos on YouTube

We have three new playlists in YouTube of short grammar videos--anywhere from 1-6 minutes in length:

• Mastering the Mechanics: This playlist focuses on the basics parts of English grammar, giving students a foundation to write clear and grammmatically-correct sentences. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM7NbPzilFBeBafhRyphwOhfT1oIj1nQx
•  This playlist features short videos that explain how to put together clauses and phrases to create clear and engaging sentences. Passive voice, parallelism, subject-verb agreement, and using "I" is also discussed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM7NbPzilFBdtMvcbv6mtiE84gnOLNpwZ
• Engaging Writing: This playlist gives students tools for creating concise, engaging writing, including how students can use syntax, punctuation, and sentence structure to create variety. Transitions, active voice, and reducing wordiness are also discussed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM7NbPzilFBfORPKFgnd37oejRMw8Hd-H

Playlists can be accessed from the links above or via the WUWritingCenter home page: https://www.youtube.com/user/WUWritingCenter ​

Turnitin and Microsoft Word information now on Academic Skills Center's website

Information about Turnitin and Microsoft Word is now on the Academic Skills Center's website and will be removed from the Writing Center's site.

LibGuides content downtime on Monday, August 18, 2014

Our LibGuides system for course guides and the toolbox for faculty will undergo an upgrade beginning at 7:00am CST on Monday, August 18, and those pages will be unavailable between 7am and 11am CST. Please watch this space for updates on Monday August 18, and if you have questions, please e-mail us at wcwebsite@waldenu.edu.