After writing essays in WordPress, Scalar, and Word, it has become very clear that the circumstances in which one must write an essay does play a large effect in their writing. When using familiar formats such as Word, the writer Continue reading
In Virginia Woolf’s novel A Room of One’s Own, she mentions constantly how she believes that in order for a woman to write, she needs at least five hundred pounds a year and a room of her own. The purpose of the Continue reading
During the time that was referred to by Peter Brown as the “Late Antiquity”, the Christian church was slowly taking over the Greco-Roman world. However, since people are mainly focused on how the Roman empire declined during that time, the Continue reading
For hundreds of years leading up to the arrival of the Mayflower, the Native American tribes prospered. They adapted to their environment by learning how to hunt, learning how to use various plants as medicine, and by participating in numerous Continue reading
College admission essays are something that nearly every college student is familiar with. Whether it’s describing a personal struggle or highlighting a moment of leadership, colleges use these essays to ultimately decide if a student would be a good fit Continue reading
In her essay “Navigating Genres”, author Kerry Dirk breaks down the word “genre” and re-defines it through the use of examples, quotes, and humorous comparisons. Since the essay’s primary audience is students, Dirk utilizes a conversational tone with the reader, which makes Continue reading
My name is Perry Nesbet, and I am from Escondido, California. While I am currently undeclared, I am possibly looking to major in either electrical engineering or mathematics. I also enjoy many activities such as going to the beach, playing Continue reading
My name is Paul Evans, and I have many different roles at USD. I’m the Digital Humanities postdoctoral fellow in the Humanities Center — you can see an article about a class I taught last Spring here. I also teach in Continue reading
Welcome to your new site, USD Sites. This is the first post that comes with your account, which you can edit or delete. Getting started with your new site is very easy – you can use this either as a Continue reading
