Author: Michael Downing

I've worked as a professional technical writer and journalist for many years and have taught English and writing at the college level for decades. Currently, I teach at Kutztown University in Pennsylvania, where I help students figure out how to develop and publish their work, either through self-publishing methods or through professional and/or academic outlets.

Rock 2 at Kutztown University

By Michael Downing Posting this for two reasons: 1) to celebrate our music students, 2) to show my newspaper students how to post videos to WordPress. I simply pasted the link into the body and WordPress took care of the rest. Pretty cool. Apologies for the brevity of the clip. I came across this event... Continue Reading →

Open Access Journalism Handbook for Kutztown University Students

Just wanted to upload this to the web. Perhaps I'll add a summary later. Open Access Journalism Handbook for Kutztown University Students Dr. DowningJournalism Handbook 2022Kutztown University of PennsylvaniaBy Dr. Michael DowningProfessor of English and Professional WritingKutztown University of Pennsylvania dr-downings-journalism-handbook-2022Download

Keith Haring Fitness Court takes shape

Concrete poured; initial physical structures being installed By Michael Downing KU’s effort to develop an interactive fitness court in memory of Keith Haring is proceeding according to plan. Located on campus near the intersection of Baldy Street and Normal Avenue, the undertaking is intended to promote health and wellness in the Kutztown community. As of... Continue Reading →

Technological Product Description (demo 2)

By Michael Downing Background/ContextArticles describing tech products are everywhere.  From the new iPhone to the new Xbox, all you need to do is Google a product to find a description of some kind.  This assignment represents your chance to write a product description so that you can understand everything that goes into it. Figure 1:... Continue Reading →

Technological Product Description (demo)

Background/ContextArticles describing tech products are everywhere.  From the new iPhone to the new Xbox, all you need to do is Google a product to find a description of some kind.  This assignment represents your chance to write a product description so that you can understand everything that goes into it. Figure 1: HealthSource: Cabblow, CC... Continue Reading →

Dad’s Locally Famous Chili

By Michael Downing This is an old family recipe, handed down to me from my father. He used to let the pot simmer on the stove all day and the wonderful scent of the bubbling chili would fill the house and summon us to the table! Please note that I have adapted this recipe to make... Continue Reading →

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