johnson-shull

Helping profs find just the right words in grading

You take a sip of wine. Your host asks, “How do you like it?” You say, “I like it” or “It’s not good.” You responded, but have you given good clues as to what you really meant? Was your merlot “deliciously fruity with a hint of wood” or “too spicy and flowery” for your taste? […]

Grad/professional writing center opens

The Graduate and Professional Writing Center (GPWC) has opened in Smith CUE 414. It is the newest facet of WSU’s writing program, which has served undergraduates for 23 years. “The communications needs of graduate students are very specific,” said Lisa Johnson-Shull, director of the program’s writing center. “Our challenge was to begin to develop a […]