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August 25, 2014

Applications for internships, fellowships, and scholar programs often can feel intimidating Applications can feel arduous, extensive, and there is the chance that the long hours of dedication can seem futile. However, this is a detrimental way to look at applications and there are ways to help make the process less intimidating and more constructive. To…

Posted by McDaniel College Writing Center
April 15, 2014

[caption id=\"attachment_1046\" align=\"alignright\" width=\"352\"] Robots love commas.[/caption] Commas aren\'t some piece of punctuation meant to aggravate you. They can actually be used as rhetorical tools, meaning that you can use them to emphasize information. Commas can also help you add clarity to your writing so you don’t confuse your readers. Commas separate, introduce, and show…

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April 1, 2014

Once upon a time, in the mystical land of Writencentia, there lived a tall, handsome young knight, with flowing blond hair and striking blue eyes. Though brilliant of mind, he simply detested writing. This troubled him deeply--writing was a beloved past time throughout all of Writencentia, yet he struggled to enjoy writing. Whenever he sat…

Posted by McDaniel College Writing Center
March 25, 2014

It’s that time of year again: the sun is shining, the birds are chirping, and you’re sitting at your computer, furiously preparing those applications for summer jobs and internships. [caption id=\"\" align=\"aligncenter\" width=\"439\"] Ah, the life of a college student. (source: learnnotto.soup.io)[/caption] Job applications themselves tend to be straightforward. More often than not, the trouble…

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March 25, 2014

Giving presentations is a part of almost every class we have in college. Back in high school, they were final assignments and cumulative experiences. But now, it’s entirely possible that you’re taking a class that requires multiple presentations through out the semester. Senior seminars may require giving a final presentation to an entire auditorium for…

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March 11, 2014

Being a student-athlete means that you have a busy schedule. In just one day, you juggle classes, multiple practices and training sessions, homework, and let’s not forget finding time to eat--you’ve got to fuel that body to keep operating at such high efficiency! The dedication and self-discipline you exercise in your athletic lifestyle and every…

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