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What is a Performative Utterance? The term "Performative Utterance" stems from J. L. Austin's Speech-act Theory. These types of statements are both, simultaneously, statements and actions. May 16, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Lessons from a Five-Time Almost First-Time Homebuyer Buying a home is complicated and scary, and that's just lesson one. May 2, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

My Dahn Yoga Experience Dahn Yoga was a type of yoga I hadn't ever heard of, so I decided to give it a chance. After my experience, however, I'll never go back. May 1, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Don't Know What to Write? You're Not Alone! Has a teacher ever given you a writing topic and left it to you to choose how to write about it? What freedom! What opportunity! What limitless choices! Apr 26, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Personal Altars in Celebration of Holy Week A personal shrine, oftentimes called a personal altar, can help a person focus and maintain his or her daily prayers and meditations. Apr 2, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Stereotype Vulnerability: Isms and Diversity in the Workplace There are a variety of conditions, both within our personalities and within society that can prevent us from achieving success. Mar 29, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

What's a Muppet Whatnot? Are you a fan of the Muppets? With the advent of the Muppet Whatnot Workshop and kits, you can design and own your very own Muppet puppet! Mar 12, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Sample Literary Analysis: Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" Faulkner's "A Rose for Emily" ends with a shockingly macabre scene, but that may not resonate with some readers. Why not? And how do we write about that? Mar 8, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

The Difference Between Persuasion and Argumentation Helping students learn to use reason and logic when writing requires that they understand the difference between persuasion and argumentation. Feb 23, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Paranormal Reality Television: A Lesson in Critical Thinking The nature of paranormal research reality television lends itself well to the discussion of critical thinking, and what we should, or should not, believe. Feb 10, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

"New" Ways to Think About Paragraphs Need "new" ideas about how to think about paragraphs? A paragraph is definitely more, and can even be less, than three to five sentences long. Jan 23, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Ekphrasis: Describing Visual Art When composing ekphrasis, writers need to be able to verbalize how a work of visual art makes them feel, then clearly describe to a reader the how and why. Jan 19, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Stages in the Development of Critical Thinking Every teacher, no matter his or her subject specialty, is responsible for teaching not only that subject, but for helping students develop as intellectuals. Jan 17, 2012 - Amy Lynn Hess

Crochet for Christmas: Handmade Christmas Tree Ornaments Creating these ornaments helps put you in the Christmas spirit and adds a personal touch to your family's tree. Dec 22, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Production Dramaturgy: What's a Dramaturg Do? A production dramaturg is a consultant and an advocate for the playwright's intentions. But what does a dramaturg do? Dec 22, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Ars Poetica: When a Poet's Fly is More Than a Fly Ron Riekki's poem "Marquette Branch, Oct. 26, 2009" is an exceptional example of "Ars Poetica," a poem about how to write poetry. Nov 28, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Diagramming Sentences for Visual & Kinesthetic Learning Diagramming sentences is an effective method for teaching Visual and Kinesthetic learners how to analyze and construct sentences. Nov 14, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Contemplative Education and the Cultivation of Diversity Skills Faculty who teach diversity classes or engage in diversity training can help initiate deeper change in students when they choose the Contemplative Approach. Nov 5, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Bacon and Hungarian Rivilchas: A Flavorful Breakfast or Brunch No matter the season, these Bacon and Hungarian Rivilchas-made with egg noodles, bacon, tomatoes and fresh basil-are a great way to start a busy day. Nov 2, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Using Transitional Words to Make Your Essays Flow The transitional words you use in an essay will change depending on the type of essay you're writing; descriptive, narrative, expository, or argumentative. Oct 27, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Design a Room Using Microsoft PowerPoint 2010 Rearranging your furniture doesn't have to be a trial-and-error chore, and planning a layout does not require expensive, complicated software. Oct 12, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Secrets to Writing a Great Descriptive Essay In some professions, like medical research or law enforcement, professionals rely on strong description on a daily basis in order to do their jobs. Oct 10, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Interview with an Atlanta Musician: Chase Fiorenza Fiorenza recently granted Suite101 an interview to talk about his new recording project, the culmination of 15 years of rock and Americana influences. Oct 7, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Motivate the WIIFM Student with a Learning Audit Assignment The "What's-in-it-for-me?" student requires an answer to that question even before the first lecture begins. Faculty, be prepared. Oct 3, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Teaching Cultural Diversity through Functional Pottery The world over, one thing all people all have in common is the use of functional ware for cooking and serving their cultural cuisine. Sep 28, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Harry Potter Jr. and Torok the Troll Did you know Harry once saved his sister from an evil wizard-turned-troll named Torok who was holding her captive in a magical trance? Sep 28, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Interview with an Atlanta Musician: Gene Owens of Faithless Town Gene Owens, lead singer of local Atlanta band, Faithless Town, speaks to Suite101 about influences, inspiration, and opportunity. Sep 14, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Hungarian Goulash is a Hearty and Nutritious Family Meal My family's recipe for Hungarian goulash might become your new favorite healthy, cold-weather comfort food. Sep 9, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

How to Make a Clay Whistle: A Beginner's Pottery Project Would you like to make a clay whistle in your first days as a potter? Making a clay whistle is a great pottery project for beginners. Sep 4, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

What is Toyification? The root is "toy," which is most commonly used as a very common noun or adjective denoting something one would give to a child. "To toy" is also a verb. Aug 30, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

A Playful Lesson for the Composition Classroom Incorporating this playful lesson in the college composition classroom can spark insightful, passionate, and engaged student writing. Aug 25, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

The Benefit of "Play" in the Composition Classroom When students stop writing, they stop learning how to write. Students oftentimes stop writing because they are not learning anything new. Make it new! Aug 25, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Using Anti-Plagiarism Software as an Assignment Requirement When used properly, anti-plagiarism software can be an effective way to reinforce research and documentation skills. Aug 15, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

More than a Calorie Counter: A Review of MyFitnessPal Products MyFitnessPal's free calorie-counting products are user-friendly, educational and effective. Aug 11, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Golden Heavy Body Artist's Acrylic Paint; An Artist's Review Beyond the selling points listed in their literature, Golden's Heavy Body Acrylics have competitive advantages over other acrylic paint brands. Aug 7, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Golden Gel Mediums and Pastes Offer Exciting Acrylic Textures Using Golden's Gel Mediums and Pastes gave me a greater feeling of control than when using other gel mediums and pastes in the past. Aug 7, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Brushes for Acrylic Painters: Escoda MARFIL Series Escoda, brush makers for almost 80 years, has released a new line of brushes for acrylics that are a testament to their many years perfecting the brush. Aug 5, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Using the Personal Universe to Meet Literary Learning Objectives Creating a Personal Universe Deck is an enlightening exercise for poets, but it can be a beneficial assignment for introductory literature students, as well Aug 4, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Recipe from the Family Cookbook: Vegetarian Potato Soup This delicious and hearty potato soup is inexpensive and simple to prepare. Though an ovo-lacto recipe, it may be adjusted for vegans. Jul 29, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

The Narrative Frame: Prewriting a Narrative Essay Although it can be challenging to plan the frame of a narrative essay, this construct can be tackled effectively by thorough prewriting. Jul 29, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Advice from an English Professor: Why Write a Narrative Essay? The personal narrative offers readers and writers a chance to get to know one another better and share an insight about the human condition. Jul 24, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Artist's Painting Supplies for Beginning Acrylic Painters Becoming a painter is an exciting prospect, and shopping for supplies is one of the best parts! The question, though, is what to buy? Jul 22, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

The "Google" Verb; Our Language Changes with the Culture The word "google," most well known as the name of the mega search engine, has been considered a verb for several years now. Who knew? Jul 22, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Ancient Greek Theatre: Origin of the Term "Deus Ex Machina" In order to fully understand the term "deus ex machina" as it's used today, it's important for a reader to understand the ancient Greek origin of the term. Jul 20, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

The Benefits and Dangers of Wormwood - A Literature Review Taking wormwood as an herbal supplement can be both beneficial and dangerous. Take wormwood only under a doctor's care. Jul 17, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Family Recipe for Hungarian Rivilchas "Rivilchas" might be a mouthful to say, but it's a mouthful worth having. This is a family recipe used for both everyday meals and special occasions. Jul 15, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Hair Accessories to Finish a Professional Hairstyle For women with medium to long hair, it can be a challenge to find quick hairstyles that are finished and professional enough for the workplace. Jul 14, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Instead of Watching Television Although I am not a television teetotaler, I have found many ways to spend time at home that do not include turning on the television. Jul 8, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

A Budget Day Trip to Chateau Elan's Winery The winery at Chateau Elan in Braselton, Georgia, is an inexpensive and easy culinary day trip from the Atlanta metro area. Jul 8, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

Mina Loy's "Modern Poetry" and Its Relevance Today Mina Loy's opinions about poetry are just as valid today, if not more so, than in her own Modern Era. Jul 8, 2011 - Amy Lynn Hess

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