Writing across the University of Alberta (WAUA) (Journal)
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What is the Most Effective, Non-Pharmacological, and Non-Invasive Treatment Mechanism for Reducing Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees?
No full textPhantom limb pain (PLP) is characterized by pain deposited in non-existent extremities. Although present in those born without limbs, nearly 90% of amputees experience PLP. Unfortunately, the causal mechanism of PLP is unknown, making it difficult to treat. Researchers are striving to find the most efficacious treatment as 25–50% of patients report severe pain, which reduces their quality of life. Currently, there is an immense list of treatments all with various degrees of success. This article explores some of these potential treatments
Letter from the editors: Writing in Uncertain Times
No full textWelcome to the third issue of Writing across the University of Alberta, a journal for undergraduate writing in Writing Studies at the University of Alberta. The third issue of WAUA features written works by Kevin Bouvier, Junhui Li, Feisal Sharif, Reham Albakouni, Zhuoxin Wang, Sabrina Rivelazione, Evan Martens, and Ishrath Khan.
 
Memes of our writing
Get PDFThis is a meme I created using my younger brother\u27s photo. It represents our emotion of struggles and attitude towards writing. I think this meme has perfectly reflected most people\u27s writing habits. 
Overcoming Writer’s Block
Get PDFDo you know the plot, but you can’t seem to get started? Or maybe you have an interesting beginning, but you’re trying to get it perfect in your head before writing it down on paper? Are you afraid of being criticized by others? You’re not alone! This quick reference guide explains what writer\u27s block is and how you might overcome it
Tutoring with the Vampire
Get PDFAttending a tutoring session can be challenging for students. In addition to general anxiety, cultural norms and bad experiences may deter students from pursuing tutoring. Additionally, if the experience is unpleasant, students may not return despite the potential benefits. Anxiety is detrimental to learning, so an anxiety-ridden student will not receive a fulfilling learning experience. Therefore, part of a tutor’s responsibility is ensuring their tutee has a positive tutoring experience in a comfortable environment that fosters genuine learning. However, how does a tutor provide a positive experience?“Tutoring with the Vampire” is a creative non-fiction short story highlighting how a tutor can create a good environment, looking at the benefits of breaking the ice, building rapport, and avoiding appropriation. The short story obeys the rule “show, don’t tell” as it strives to demonstrate that these are three beneficial things for tutors to consider while utilizing scholarly sources. In addition, the narrative prose shows the reader a positive tutoring experience, allowing the reader to envision the examples in a straightforward fashion
As The Boundaries Blur Between Games and Reality
Get PDFWritten for WRS 104. A video gamer considers the impact of video game violence on her daily life
How Labels both Nurture and Impair the Acadamic Performance of Gifted and Talented Students
No full textWhen you are told at the age of eleven that you are academically advanced compared to your classmates, you internalize that label and shape your academic self-concept on the basis of the expectations that come with it. From my primary to secondary schooling in Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) programs, I was taught advanced content because teachers assumed my peers and I were “above grade level” due to our results from GATE screening tests. This article reflects on the impact of these labels on learners.
Logos
Get PDFRhetorical appeals such as ethos, pathos, and logos are foundational concepts in Writing Studies courses. For this reason, we were delighted to read this succinct and insightful piece by Feisal Sharif about the appeal of logos. Feisal submitted this piece for a first-year Writing Studies course