tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post6159796715500955231..comments2024-03-08T00:21:56.482-08:00Comments on kitchen table math, the sequel: bad writing, bad thinkingCatherine Johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-50848358424208903482012-09-30T12:14:56.264-07:002012-09-30T12:14:56.264-07:00The problem is that some writing instructors think...The problem is that some writing instructors think that this means you can teach writing simply by teaching thinking. Teach kids how to think (however one does this!) and they will automatically learn how to write. <br /><br />But clear thinking doesn't eliminate, say, dangling modifiers. Also, what I know of the cog sci research suggests bi-directionality: while clarifying one's thinking will improve one's writing, learning to write better also helps to clarify one's thinking.Katharine Bealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02838879769628392605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-78343749203533132322012-09-30T10:57:45.885-07:002012-09-30T10:57:45.885-07:00oh that's nice!oh that's nice!Catherine Johnsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03347093496361370174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-85670048027922176732012-09-30T09:50:48.318-07:002012-09-30T09:50:48.318-07:00For the last ten years, every syllabus I've di...For the last ten years, every syllabus I've distributed (at the secondary, undergraduate and graduate level) has included the following paragraph:<br /><br /><b>“Say what you mean, and mean what you say”</b>: Precision in the use of language is a leading indicator of intellectual clarity. Sloppy language and undecipherable handwriting usually indicates sloppy thinking. Please think deeply and write carefully.Michael Weisshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04541032124336933501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7691251033406320222.post-1268452072040889912012-09-29T05:58:28.015-07:002012-09-29T05:58:28.015-07:00Intuitively this makes so much sense, so I look fo...Intuitively this makes so much sense, so I look forward to your post.Gracehttp://costofcollege.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.com