This episodes features a discussion about what kind of writing you will encounter as a Community Health Sciences major at UNR.

Words on Words

Writing in the Sciences (Public Health/Health Sciences)

In this episode, we're talking about some misconceptions you may have heard or held about writing. This includes things like "writing is just about talent" or "people in the sciences never have to write." For more information about the University Writing Center, visit http://www.unr.edu/writing-center or call (775) 784-6030. Intro/outro music credits: Roger Plexico "Church of the Transfiguration." Retrieved from freemusicarchive.org.

Misconceptions about Writing

This episode features a discussion of our favorite (and not so favorite) books of fiction!

Favorite Books: Fiction

In this episode, we're talking about poetry! We discuss our favorite books of poetry, what brought us to poetry, and how poetry is so much more than just A-B-A-B rhyme schemes.

Poetry!

In this episode, we talk about the genre of sports fiction. We discuss our favorite works of sports fiction, how we define sports fiction, common misconceptions about the genre, and much more.

A Discussion about Sports Fiction

This episode features a discussion of our favorite books in the genre of international literature.

Favorite Books: International Literature

We cover things like what to talk about in an in class peer review, what to do with comments you receive, and what you can gain from the process.

Why Peer Review is Important

In this episode, we're discussing what the Writing Center can do for you. We talk about what goes on in sessions, how to use the writing lab, and the purpose of those summary reports.

What to Expect at the Writing Center

In this episode, we talk about ways to read various kinds of academic writing including journal articles and books.

Reading Academic Writing

In this episode, we talk about opportunity bricks and ways to combat writer's block.

Writers Block

We gripe about the GRE, give advice about the LSAT, and discuss what kinds of writing are involved in the application process.

Applying to Grad School

Topics include recovering unsaved documents and using the search and replace function.

Tips & Tricks Writing and Editing in Microsoft Word

We talk about different kinds of theses, how theses vary among academic fields, and how we form and work with a thesis statement.

Thesis Statements

We discuss the use of fake words and the misuse of real words. We also discuss commonly confused phrases, and the impacts of using words incorrectly.

Using Fake Words and Misusing Real Words

We discuss how to read a prompt, useful pre-writing strategies, and hot pockets.

Starting an Assignment

Words on Words is about writing in all forms. The consultants at the University of Nevada, Reno Writing Center provide commentary on a variety of topics, all with the goal of helping students understand and better their writing throughout their college career.