Monthly Archives: April 2013

Digital Humanities Speaker: Dr. Bill Hart-Davidson

This Thursday, April 11th at 7:00PM, Dr. Bill Hart-Davidson will be speaking in LaRose Digital Theater about the relationship between digital humanities, writing and engaged scholarship. Dr. Hart-Davidson is an Associate Professor at Michigan State University in the Department of Writing, Rhetoric & American Cultures, and he currently Co-Directs the Writing in Digital Environments Research Center and Directs the Graduate Program … Continue Reading

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The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, Part II

This week my internship suggested that I attend a talk at the British Library called Women Writers in the British Museum. This talk was conducted by Susan David Bernstein and showcased her research on the impact of space on professional writing. She specifically looked at how the Reading Room of the British Museum played an important role in the emergence … Continue Reading

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The Writers’ Guild of Great Britain, Part I

Maggie Achey, a previous CUPID Associate, is live from London! Find out what she is doing for her internship in this two part blog series, and how her PWR knowledge is helping her in becoming a better employee. Hello, my name is Margaret Achey and I am studying abroad for a semester in London, England. For part of the term … Continue Reading

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Rhetoric and Human Computer Interaction

As I was reviewing for my ISC 310: Human Computer Interaction midterm a few days ago, I reread this definition of user experience (UX) design: “the creation and synchronization of the elements that affect users’ experience with a particular company, with the intent of influencing their perceptions and behavior.” With a few minor changes, this is a great definition of … Continue Reading

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Don’t Let Bad Grammar Hold You Back

Guest Blogger Allyson Lord ’13 As a senior about to graduate and head out into the real world, I have been aggressively working on my resume, drafting cover letters, and building my professional portfolio. I read the documents over, over, and over again keeping my eyes open for one main thing: grammatical errors. Grammar is scary. It can be difficult … Continue Reading

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Film Language: Why Transitions Matter

Imagine yourself in a dark movie theater. Sitting on the edge of your seat, your body tenses as you watch a dramatic scene play out in front of you: a train derails and is now careening towards a cliff! People are screaming! Children are crying! And then, just as the train is about to go over the edge, the scene … Continue Reading

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Why Showcase Your Work on Online Portfolio Sites…

Creating an online portfolio is an easy and creative way to showcase your work and skill-set online. As you start applying for internships, think of creating an online portfolio where you can layout your work more interestingly than another applicant. Having this site available to the employer whenever, helps you stand out from the pool of applicants. When creating a … Continue Reading

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