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CALU Writing Center @CALUWritingCtr

The Writing Center at California University of Pennsylvania is located in Noss 110. We help students improve in every aspect of their writing. Come on down!

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The English language is unique for many reasons. Read our newest blog post for some interesting facts on why! caluwriting.center/2019/04/2…
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Are you finding it impossible to finish the semester? Do not fret. Read our newest blog post for some inspiring advice on how to cope! caluwriting.center/2019/04/2…
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A part and apart are often confused. Apart is mostly used as an adverb, denoting a separation between two things. A part (two words) means “a fraction of a whole,” or in theatre, “an actor’s role.” Apart from is a frequently used preposition. #TutorTipTuesday #GrammarlyBlog
Check out what our Digital Media Intern has to say about their experience at the Cal U Writing Center this semester! caluwriting.center/2019/04/1…
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Modifiers are words or phrases that add description. They will be next to the word they are meant to describe. If you include a modifier don't forget the target. If you forget the target these are called dangling modifiers, and they are errors. #TutorTipTuesday
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Read our newest blog post for a small lesson on the English language! English can be strange sometimes. Find out how and why from us. caluwriting.center/2019/04/1…
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One of us could be a successful writer some day. Read our newest blog post to find out what defines the "best" writers in history! caluwriting.center/2019/04/1…
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Spellcheck won't fix all mistakes. For example, homophones, or words that sound the same but have different spelling, meaning or origin can trip you up. Be careful with these sneaky words! #TutorTipTuesday
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Happy Monday! Professor Szalay shares with us what a perfect essay consists of in her class. Do you need to know what to expect from a writing assignment in her class? Then give our newest post a read! caluwriting.center/2019/04/0…
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Happy national poetry month! Every Thursday this month we'll be sharing a poem with you. Today, read the poem Declaration by US Poet-Laureate Tracy K. Smith. poets.org/poetsorg/poem/decl…

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Writing teaches us many things. The list is truly endless. Check out our new blog post to see why! caluwriting.center/2019/04/0…
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The difference of it's and its: 'it's" is a contraction of "it is" while 'its" is possessive to say wether or not something belongs or refers to something. #tutortiptuesday
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Don't forget @CalUofPA students, there's a week left to submit your best essay from your English 101 or 102 class during 2018 to the Eleanore C. Hibbs Composition Award! Submissions can be dropped off in our office in Noss 110.
CALU Writing Center@CALUWritingCtr
28 Mar 2019
Does your writing deserve an award? Consider submitting an essay for the Eleanore C. Hibbs Composition Award. Essays must be from spring, summer, or fall 2018 English 101 or 102. For more details, check the link below. devou.calu.edu/news/announce…
Why is writing so hard? This is a hard question to answer. Check out our new blog post for some advice on how to make the writing process easier! caluwriting.center/2019/03/2…
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Does your writing deserve an award? Consider submitting an essay for the Eleanore C. Hibbs Composition Award. Essays must be from spring, summer, or fall 2018 English 101 or 102. For more details, check the link below. devou.calu.edu/news/announce…
Need to know how to write a perfect essay in Dr. Downey's class? Or just need some tips in general? Read our newest blog post to find out! caluwriting.center/2019/03/2…
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Here's another writing tip from our tutors! When working on a paper, make sure to know the difference between accept and except. Accept means to receive something, and except means to exclude, usually. #tutortiptuesday
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Revising is an important aspect of the writing process. Check out our newest blog post to see why! caluwriting.center/2019/03/2…
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Now that we are back from break, finding the motivation to finish the semester can be tough. Don't worry, we have some tips on how to handle this on our new blog post! caluwriting.center/2019/03/1…
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A comma splice or comma fault is the use of a comma to join two independent clauses. For example: I am sleepy, I have to go to work. #TutorTipTuesday
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