Duke TWP

The Thompson Writing Program at Duke University promotes active learning and writing as a means of critical inquiry.

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Summer Term II: July 6 - August 7, 2015 ​What do dolphins and chimpanzees have in common? Find out at: http://t.co/fyp3kQco9m

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Join us tomorrow for the first ESL writing workshop of 2015! "Avoiding Plagiarism: Paraphrasing and Citation" http://t.co/ipJ65yCSMW

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#WhatsYourStory? Submit a pitch to @TheMonti1 by next Friday. The prompt is "Uncertainty." The details are here: http://t.co/SOvKNHUIZt

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Come discover how @DukeU profs write! This Friday w/ @JulieReynolds88 and Robert Thompson: 10-11 in Perkins 217 http://t.co/Jwkj2pC9L9

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Study Finds Reading to Children of All Ages Grooms Them to Read More on Their Own http://t.co/QAGHor55F7

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To see the story prompt and submit a pitch, visit http://t.co/YcD46UghIo. The theme is "uncertainty." #WhatsYourStory

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Over the next 2 months, selected students will have the chance to work with @jeffpolish of @TheMonti1 and polish stories. #WhatsYourStory

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Now it's time for @DukeU students to pitch stories! On March 24, undergrads will share their experiences with an audience. #WhatsYourStory

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When you tell stories, authenticity is your most powerful tool. Being vulnerable makes you relatable. #WhatsYourStory

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The WHY has to come before the WHAT in a story, or it's doomed to be shallow. Give your listener a reason to care! #WhatsYourStory

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The end is the hardest part. It's like the bottom panel of a picture frame that holds the story together. #WhatsYourStory

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The middle of a story is for action, building tension, and then a climactic moment. #WhatsYourStory

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The beginning of a story should establish what's at stake, and hook the listener in. #WhatsYourStory

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The one thing a story should always be is memorable. #WhatsYourStory

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One hallmark of good storytelling is sending a message without saying it in so many words. #WhatsYourStory

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And we're off! @jeffpolish opens our Find Your Story workshop with one of his own yarns. #WhatsYourStory

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“What’s Your Story?” Learn to tell better stories with @TheMonti1 and @Duke_TWP tonight at 7:30pm: http://t.co/8ncVdrrBOw

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@Duke_TWP is happy to partner with @TheMonti1 for tonight's event: Find Your Story at 7:30!

Details: http://t.co/6u2XBqUBdx #StoryShare

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.@DukeU What’s Your Story starts tonight! Learn how to tell better stories w/ @jeffpolish. http://t.co/tm9bJjpXFR #DurhamNC cc: @Duke_TWP