The WRD department and WRD Blog extends its congratulations to this year’s recipient of the second annual First-Year Writing Excellence in Teaching Award: Nancy LaFever!
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Author: Megan Palmer
Megan Palmer is a second year graduate assistant in the WRD office and is currently in her first year of the program. Megan is originally from Rhode Island, and prior to moving to Chicago, she studied English Language and Literature at Southern New Hampshire University. In her spare time, Megan loves to read and write (naturally) as well as sing with her all women, all ages, all a capella barbershop chorus, The Melodeers.
Student Work Spotlight: The Essay
Throughout this quarter, students have read, discussed and critiqued a wide variety of essays in WRD 241/515. Read a selection of their work here.
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WRD Alumni Share their Work as Relativity Technical Writers
We recently spoke to Hannah and Deanna to learn more about their work at Relativity and their time in the WRD program.
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FYW Administrators and Instructors Reflect on Remote Teaching Transition
As we continue to adapt to the times, WRD administrators and instructors share their insights on the transition to online learning.
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Research Spotlight: Erin MacKenna and Rachel Larrowe Attend Virtual Conference
WRD Instructor Erin Mackenna-Sandhir and MA student Rachel Larrowe, attended and presented at the 2020 virtual Disability Studies Conference. Read about it here!
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Here We Do: Why MA Alumni Return to DePaul
Many MA in WRD alumni return to DePaul University to continue their work or academic studies? We spoke with some of these alumni to find out just what it is that makes the DePaul community so special
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Resources for Professional Writing Portfolio
In our ongoing series on portfolio resources, this week, we will be talking about how to create a portfolio that best showcases work from within the Professional and Digital Writing concentration
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Creating a Teaching Portfolio
This week, we will be sharing resources about teaching portfolios, and be sure to check in next week for information about portfolios for professional and digital writing.
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Final Portfolio Requirement Resources
All MA in WRD graduate students are required to compose a final portfolio for evaluation. To help, we have compiled a series resources and samples that meet portfolio requirements.
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Course Spotlight: WRD 241/515 The Essay
In WRD 241/515 The Essay, students will explore the essay from its origins in alphabetic text to contemporary renditions in film, audio, and interactive media. We spoke with WRD students and course instructor Dr. Pete Vandenberg to learn more!
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