Writing Skills
Welcome to the course Writing Center! I will have these resources available via Edmodo as well, but I've placed links below for your convenience. It's very important that you utilize the resources to improve your writing. Many of these will be demonstrated and practiced in class, but it is your responsibility to review and apply these principles and skills in all writing for this course, no matter what level of formality the assignment.
"Admissions Dean: What Colleges Really Want" — Article
"A Typo may help you on your College Essay" — Article
"How I Got Into College" — Interview with College Freshman & College Admissions officer
"The Art of Writing the College Essay" — Article
"The Perfect Resume"-Video — How to design and write an effective resume for any job description, with examples of functional resume and chronological resume.
6 Main Sections on a Resume — Resource to help you build the best possible Resume
Business Writing vs. Academic Writing — The key differences between academic and business writing.
Cover Letter Example — Includes content and formatting
Fitzgerald University — A fictional University created by K. Gallagher (idea from Kimberly Gwidzala from York High School). This is to help students begin experiencing what it is like to apply to future colleges and universities while writing college essays, personal statements, cover letters, and resumes.
Four Resume Types: Which One Should You Use? — Introduction to the lecture "Four Resume Types: Which One Should You Use?" given as part of the Career Document Workshop hosted by the Effective Writing Center at the University of Maryland University College. The answer is "none." The best resume is the one customized to you and the job/company you are applying to.
Inside College Admissions — Continuing Time Magazine Articles
Inside College Admissions — Time Magazine Article
LOR Request form — Will not write any Letters of recommendation without this form filled out and have an appointment set to discuss the process.
Personal Statement and Essay Help — NOT AN ESSAY WRITER!!! This is a resource website that can help you formulate a strong personal statement or essay. Helps with editing from college graduates from Hard, Princeton, Yale, etc.
Resume Example — Includes Content and Formatting
Resume Generator — DOES NOT DO EVERYTHING FOR YOU, but it will help you with formatting or adding information to beef up your resume
Sample Cover Letters and Resumes
The Common App Application Support — Extra support and resources to be sure all of your application questions are answered fully
The Perfect Resume Cover Letter — How to write the first document seen by a hiring manager--the cover letter that is on top of your resume. Mess up the cover letter and your resume never gets seen. Written and narrated by Kevin Folliard.
The Proper Care & Feeding of Professional References — Introduction to the lecture "The Proper Care & Feeding of Professional References" for the Career Documents Workshop given by the Effective Writing Center at the University Maryland University College.
Top 10 Tips for Today's Job Search: Introduction to Myths & Realities Lecture — Brief overview of the lecture "Top 10 Tips for Your Job Search: Myth & Realities," the kickoff thread in the Career Documents Workshop hosted by the Effective Writing Center at the University of Maryland University College.
Welcome to the Career Documents Workshop by David Taylor — Introduction to the career documents workshop hosted by the Effective Writing Center at the University of Maryland University College. Resumes, cover letters, interview follow ups, and more.
Writing a College Essay Handout
Writing Center UNC — Awesome Resource for various writing styes. Most colleges and universities offer writing center services campus wide and electronically.
Writing the College Essay — The Do's and Don'ts of Writing your college Essay