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DWS Going live in fall

Posted by on Aug 1, 2011 in News | 0 comments

DWS Going live in fall

The FIU Digital Writing Studio, or DWS is your most valuable on-campus asset. The DWS can aid in the creation of multimedia  texts and presentations. An innovative component of the FIU English Departments Writing Program, the DWS will provide an environment where students, faculty, and members of our University can learn how to create efficient and effective digital texts and multimedia presentations. From PowerPoints and podcasts, to video lectures and blogs, the academic and professional worlds are rapidly changing. The DWS can provide you with a collaborative environment in which you...

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Resume Workshop

Posted by on Aug 1, 2011 in News | 0 comments

Resume Workshop

Want help reviewing your resume, or need direction on where to start? The DWS will be hosting a resume workshop. Why should you attend? We can help you prepare for networking events. We can help you build a resume for employment. Get help with applications for internships. Date and time will be posted shortly. Check back for updates.

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ePortfolio Workshop

Posted by on Jul 30, 2011 in News | 0 comments

ePortfolio Workshop

The DWS will be hosting an ePortfolio workshop on September 1st. Please be sure to RSVP as space is limited. We will be showcasing the use of WordPress and Tumblr.  Photographers would benefit greatly from this workshop as it will give them the ability to show their work.

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The Digital Writing Studio at FIU

Posted by on Jul 27, 2011 in News | 0 comments

The Digital Writing Studio at FIU

  As an innovative component of the FIU English Department’s Writing Program, the Digital Writing Studio provides a collaborative environment where students will learn how to compose effective, rhetorically informed digital and multimedia texts, whether class assignments or extra-curricular projects.   Operating Principles   1. Because digital texts that combine written, audio, still image and/or video components only work when they engage or persuade their users, learning technical skills is most effective when combined with rhetorical understanding. We’ve all...

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Hello world!

Posted by on Jul 12, 2011 in News | 1 comment

Hello world!

Welcome to the FIU DWS blog! Browse the content and tell us what you think. Make sure to leave a comment. Enjoy your stay!

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