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Monthly Archives: April 2011
“How-To” Fight Illiteracy
For my research topic, I’ve decided to do a “How-to” guide that assesses the basic elements of initiating a small press for those who want to become publishers. My research will focus on these basic area: 1. Intention and developing … Continue reading
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E-Books: E-Cafes?
As E-books are becoming the future of literature, and Amazon continues to drive Barnes and Noble out of business, I wonder what product will come out to fill the need that book retailers provide. I try not to embrace the … Continue reading
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Research Report
I have decided to conduct my research project on the history of bookbinding in America. I am still gathering sources, but my interest in this topic so far has been on the impact of mass-produced books on methods of bookbinding. I … Continue reading
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Five Elements of Writing
Jennifer Margulis’ ideas on the five most important elements of a written work has stuck with me for several days (ah heck, I guess it’s weeks at this point). Last term in Composition, Dr. Battistella discussed the importance of having … Continue reading
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