Writing To Learn
by William K. Zinsser
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Author: William K. ZinsserEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 1993-09-15
ISBN: 0062720406
Number of pages: 272
Publisher: Collins
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Book Review: More an argument for writing in the curriculum than a writing guide
Summary: 3 Stars
The book is funny at times, and recounts a few interesting anectdotes. It seems dated to me though, as its purpose is to argue for the inclusion of writing instruction accross all subjects in the introductory undergaduate curriculum. This is no longer a novel idea, and many liberal arts colleges and universities already do this. Furthermore, Zinsser's argument is purely anectdotal, and focusses on demonstrating that professors, especially in the sciences, can indeed implement writing components in their courses. Zinsser does not do much to analyze the effects of these efforts, to see if previously bad writers improved, or that the writing assignments actually helped increase either understanding of, or curiosity in, a given subject.
The book is *not* a guide on how to write, or on how, specifically, one can structure one's research and writing to best learn one's subject matter. Zinsser illustrates only the most basic principles (be specific, avoid excessive jargon).
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