Drexel Writing Center Podcast

In this episode, we discuss handwriting vs. typing--which one is preferred and how it can be beneficial! Peer Readers featured in this episode: Brent MacKesey, Gabrielle Barr, Aliyadeth Griffiths, and Cameron Kosak

In this episode, we discuss discussion boards--how it's used in classes and how it can be improved! Peer Readers featured in this episode: Brent MacKesey, Gabrielle Barr, Charlotte Ingram, Aliyadeth Griffiths, Teagan Hardiman, and Cameron Kosak

In this episode, we discuss slang--how it's an interesting part of language and how it morphs over time! Peer Readers featured in this episode: Nicole Marie, Gabrielle Barr, Dan Campanella, and Anna Bokarev

In this episode, we discuss the first steps in the writing process-- specifically brainstorming and outlining! Peer Readers featured in this episode: Anna Bokarev, Beck Schneider, and Ellie Webb

In this episode, we discuss brainstorming and how we work with students at the DWC during that step in the writing process! Peer Readers featured in this episode: Anna Bokarev, Sophia Mattia, Alessandra Cabrera, Dan Campanella, and Ben Roe.

In this episode, we discuss different six-word stories! (a short narrative told in just six words) Peer Readers featured in this episode: Cassandra Stathis, Alessandra Cabrera, Sophia Mattia, Katelyn Odoms, Ben Roe, Wren Francis, Matt D'Esposito, Lily DeSimone, Ali Griffiths.

In this episode, we discuss how to stay creative during the wintertime, both in writing and through other creative means! Peer Readers featured in this episode: Ellie Webb, Emma Hirt, Sebastian Morelli Peyton, Dan Campanella, Komal Kaur, Sophia Mattia, and Juliana Wallgren

In this episode, we talk about Creative VS Academic writing, how to balance the two, and how we feel about them! Peer Readers featured in this episode: Ellie Webb, Juliana Wallgren, Alessandra Cabrera , Matt D'Esposito, Ali Griffiths , and Sophia Mattia.

In this episode, we talked about book adaptations to films and what makes an adaptation successful and what does not.  Peer Readers featured in this episode: Katelyn Odoms, Claire Brown, Charlotte Ingram, Ben Roe, and Amy Griffiths.

In this episode, we share our experiences of changing majors from STEM to English, including what prompted this decision, the family’s reactions, and why English.   Peer Readers featured in this episode: Cassandra Stathis, Beck Schneider, Sanae Burrows-Burgess, Matthew D’Esposito, and Komal Kaur; along with our operations manager Jenny Lin. 

In this episode, we discuss the visual literature around the Drexel campus and compare the different types of fronts, signs, and presentations of menus. Peer Readers featured in this episode: Alessandra Cabrera, Sophia Desko, Matthew D’Esposito, Wren Francis, Lily DeSimone, Katelyn Odoms, and Cassandra Stathis.

In this episode, we share and discuss six-word stories.  Peer Readers featured in this episode: Cassandra Stathis, Alessandra Cabrera, Sophia Desko, Katelyn Odoms, Ben Roe, Wren Francis, Matthew D’Esposito, Lily DeSimone, and Aliyadeth Griffiths. 

In this episode, we chat about how the gloomy and frigid winter affects our writing and non-writing-specific creativity and what activities we do to keep our creativity level up. The Peer Readers featured in this episode: Ellie Hohnestein, Emma Hirt, Sebastian Morelli Peyton, Dan Campanella, Komal Kaur, Sophia Mattia, and Juliana Wallgren.

In this episode, we discuss the difference between academic versus creative writing, along with what it truly means to be a "writer." The peer readers featured in this episode: Ellie Hohenstein, Sophia Mattia, Juliana Wallgren, Matthew D'Esposito, Alessandra Cabrera; along with our Operations Manager, Aliyadeth Griffiths.

Going through a writer's block can be difficult, so in this episode we will discuss how it can feel to go through one, along with possible solutions for it! The peer readers featured in this episode are: Ellie Hohenstein, Sophia Mattia, Lily DeSimone, Sebastian Peyton Morelli, and Emma Hirt, along with our Operations Manager, Komal Kaur. 

In this episode, our peer readers sit down to talk about what the writing center is and what expectations you can have coming into the center!

In this episode, we talk with our peer readers about their relationship with writing and how they view it as an academic discipline but also as a means to creatively express themselves. We ask ourselves how the nature of our writing changes with the beginning of summer term, starting co-op, and even coming back from the pandemic.  The peer readers featured in this episode: Ellie Hohenstein, E...

In this episode we talk about developing voice in your writing with our peer readers Anna, Cassandra, and Iman. 

Hosted by Yazan Barouki, Sebastian Morelli Peyton, and Emma Hirt. This episode examines the role that stress and anxiety play in Drexel's unique quarter system. Our Peer Readers discuss their own personal experiences and ways they have overcome these challenges.  Make an appointment at the writing center at dwconline.com Follow the Drexel Writing Center on Twitter and Instagram .

Hosted by Anna Gordover, Hanley Higgins, and Sophia Desko. This episode examines the role of research in the writing process, how to approach it, and how it changes depending on the specifics of each project. Make an appointment at the writing center at dwconline.com Follow the Drexel Writing Center on Twitter and Instagram . 

Featuring peer readers Upoma Chakraborty, Janae Kindt, Anannya Matin, and Evan Wessman. In this episode the hosts discuss how anti-racist pedagogy is an important factor in writing and the ways that they see it impact their work in the center. Follow the Drexel Writing Center on Twitter @DrexelWriting For more information, go to our website.