Happy Halloween from the Student Learning Commons
Wishing you more treats than tricks as we get to the end of mid-term season!
And remember, grammar saves lives.
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Grammar Camp: Myths & truths Part 2
By Dr. Amanda Goldrick-Jones, SLC Writing Services Coordinator
In Part 2 of Myths and truths, Amanda offers a definition of grammar that you may not have considered before. She then goes on to dispel three grammar myths and offer one grammar truth.
If you missed Part 1, read it now.
Grammar Camp: Myths & truths Part 1
By Dr. Amanda Goldrick-Jones, SLC Writing Services Coordinator
In Part 1 of Myths and truths, Amanda explains that there are probably fewer grammar "rules" than many of us assume. Then, she takes apart four common myths about grammar.
If you want a challenge, try taking the quiz before reading these posts. See how well you can distinguish grammar rules from grammar myths.
Read Part 2 of Myths and truths coming up in one week!
The Student Learning Commons: A client perspective
This post features an interview between Mariam, a Writing and Learning Peer with the Student Learning Commons, and Ghezal, a student in Criminology and Gender, Sexuality, and Women's Studies and an SLC client.
In this interview, Ghezal talks about her tips for busy students and shares her perspective on using the Student Learning Commons as an academic resource.