by Lea Davidson, Geology In my first month of being a WIP TA, I’ve spent much of my time thinking about what makes me qualified to be a writing instructor. Specifically, what makes me qualified to guide undergraduates into producing ‘good’ writing. This is not to say that I doubt my own ability to write.…
by Meko McFadden Fall 2020 was shaping up to be a rollercoaster ride. After a quick pivot in the spring and a summer of uncertainty regarding the upcoming semester, I was beyond nervous. I was standing underneath the rollercoaster dreading what was to come. There were no refunds to be given for my ticket and…
by Makeiva Jenkins This year I agreed to be a WIP TA with some reservation. Coming from a background of being a language arts teacher, I realized grading writing is a huge responsibility and takes an astounding amount of energy to process. You can feel the weight of grading and being responsible for the success…
by Osvaldo Maldonado As a young boy, I always had a deep interest in the sciences and was an avid reader of scientific books. My interest only gradually grew throughout my educational journey, which transformed into a passion: becoming a scientist. Indubitably, to become a great scientist, one must be able to effectively communicate their…