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Show , Spring/Summer 2003 page 11 Voices "Professional writing helped me a lot because it was practical and the writing assignments were realistic." Lisa Axelrod, Public Relations "The writing requirement is fundamental and is the basis for success in college." Sarah Brooks, Behavioral Science and Health "It ensures a minimum level of competency in writing for all students who complete the writing requirement." Matt Burgemeister, President, Resident Halls Association "There needs to be more flexibility in filling the upper division writing requirement." Julie Anzelmo, Academic Programs Specialist, Anthropology "Our goal is to help students become better writers by focusing on specific skills that will help them through all their papers." Sylvia Newman, Coordinator, Weber State University Writing Center "You must not come lightly to the blank page." Stephen King, "On Writing" "Proper writing and good writing skills should be a requirement for educated people." Brian McEneany, graduate student, Anthropology "There have been many times in my life, other than school, where I was glad that I had excellent writing instruction." Rory Brunner, Communication "Writing is a wonderful way to communicate." Jennifer Tucker, Executive Secretary, Communication "Writing well is a 'good thing.'" Andrew Ugan, graduate student, Anthropology "Good writing is always a pleasure to read." Kay Kendall, Graduate Secretary, Communication "Everybody has to learn how to write. I've always been glad that I was able to learn that." Jennifer Graves, Computer Technician, Archaeology Center "I have noticed some serious weaknesses in my students' writing. I am shocked at the quality." Tina Hatch, graduate student, Communication "I think that I know what constitutes plagiarism and what doesn't. I don't worry about it too much because the professors don't seem to care." Molly Valdez, Political Science "I wish I could write more like Rufus Wainwright." Katie Register, Office Assistant, Communication "Knowing how to write is extremely important in the academic arena. It's one of the most important things you could know." Steve Mastranunzil, graduate student, Anthropology |