Writing is a critical skill requiring attention and development in college. Effective communication, well-argued papers, and logical, cohesive work are expected and should be every student’s goal. Yet many students arrive in college without having refined this skill: Some have not been in school for many years and need to refresh their abilities. Many more have slipped through high school ignoring the value of writing well.
Habits of writing for electronic media, such as text messaging, may further impair the student’s ability and desire to write carefully and thoughtfully. Thus the first step to writing for college is trusting that doing it very well is worthwhile, and that this will become a valuable life skill that will serve students for the rest of their lives. Continue reading The Ultimate Writing Guide for College