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Why is Writing Important in Education?

By Willie Crawford | 2021-07-132021-07-16 by Willie Crawford

In the first few paragraphs we gave you a short explanation of why is writing important in education? The short answer is that writing and speaking are two essential ways to learn and express ideas and opinions. They also reinforce and promote understanding in other ways such as listening and seeing. Writing and speaking are necessary components of any learning process and without them the students will have no basic foundation for learning. Teachers should…

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What Is Technical Writing?

By Willie Crawford | 2021-07-082021-07-16 by Willie Crawford

The definition of technical writing is a form of writing that focuses on the information technology field. Technical writing is or writing specialized for technical and occupational sectors, including computer hardware and software, electronics, engineering, medicine, aeronautics, mathematics, biology, biomedical, robotics, finance, and other areas. Writers who want to work in the information technology field need special training. For example, those who are new to the industry must take writing tests and submit them to…

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Types of Writing Styles

By Willie Crawford | 2021-07-042021-07-16 by Willie Crawford

The writing process is a dynamic process which develops on many different levels. You cannot simply jump into a style and then think you have created something special. Each writer begins with a certain point in mind and as they develop their own style over time they incorporate new styles and take the best parts of other writers work and refine it to create their own unique style. Here we will examine some of the…

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Writing Prompts For School Students

By Willie Crawford | 2021-06-262021-07-16 by Willie Crawford

Writing prompts for high school students can be incredibly beneficial. High school is a very tough period in a student’s life, filled with social pressure and academic work that need to be completed in order to graduate. High school students need all of the help they can get, making writing prompts for high school students beneficial. These prompts can be extremely helpful as they not only give the student ideas to work with, but also…

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Youth Writing Contests

By Willie Crawford | 2021-06-182021-07-16 by Willie Crawford

Did you know that writing contests are becoming increasingly popular among high school and college students? Many writing contests will specify that they award cash prizes, not necessarily for the top winner. Others will specify the kind of prize (a prize for the best essay, etc.) that they prefer. As a student, it is exciting to know that you have such options and that you can actually win something, other than a “free” book or…