[nabs-l] Writing Skills

[Deb Mendelsohn]

MIRLS Master's information Resources Library Science.
I guess it's the educational system.
Deb

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On Jul 13, 2012 7:54 AM, "Ashley Bramlett" <bookwormahb at earthlink.net>
wrote:

> Deb,
> What was your major and just what are your weaknesses? Your question is
> general. But I'll say that yes many college grads are poor writers. As I
> said in my last email, they do not teach you how to write well in college.
> Grammar is no longer taught in grade school or college; well, my freshman
> professor addressed a little, but hardly. Writing techniques were only
> taught in english. Due to the fact that english composition is only
> required for two classes typically, many students do not polish their
> writing skills. Another issue is the reliance  on multiple choice exams
> these days; even short answer exams do not force you to write and think
> much. So, it’s the educational system to some extent.
>
> No, its not just you with poor writing skills. We all need improvement. So
> I'm sure you can improve with some help. Reading about writing techniques
> as well as just reading articles in your disipline will help.
>
> Ashley
>
> -----Original Message----- From: Deb Mendelsohn
> Sent: Friday, July 13, 2012 9:06 AM
> To: National Association of Blind Students mailing list
> Subject: [nabs-l] Writing Skills
>
> Hi all,
> Let me rephrase my query:  I'm wondering how an individual, as myself, can
> graduate with a BA 3.46gpa and have poor writing skills?  Is it the
> educational system or a lack of experience on my end?
> Thank you.
> Deb
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