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Friday, May 14, 2010

Now it's your turn


At the beginning of the semester, you read the advice that my first semester students gave you. Now it's your turn. What advice do you give my students for next year? What can they do to succeed in my classes?

Artwork from careernetwork.msu

Saturday, May 1, 2010

The Art of Persuasive Writing: A Few Pointers



We use persuasion every day:
• Convincing myself to use the treadmill every morning.
• Begging your parents to let you stay out later.
• Assuring your teachers that you will study for a test.

Persuasion is a life-long skill, but do you realize how much you actually use it? This video will help you understand some of the main characteristics of persuasion, plus some real-life examples.

Video from “Education With Vision”