A WRITING JOURNEY

Overview

Whether you are a current college student struggling with papers or a professional bombarded by emails, you know that writing is a huge part of our daily lives. Yet, whether because of inadequate preparation, shorter attention spans, or a simple lack of care, the quality of today's writing is often abysmal. Grammar mistakes, incorrect tenses, clutter—and, worst of all, a lack of clarity and logical coherence. Professors report difficulty understanding their students' papers. Most of us have experienced the same confusion while reading someone else's email or even while composing one ourselves.

Bad news: we have no quick fix to offer. Before it is an art, writing is a craft, and learning it takes time, practice, and sacrifice. The good news, however, is that something is better than nothing. While a couple of lectures will not dramatically change the quality of your writing, the meetings our staff have put together will help us all master a few simple rules—rules that will
make our writing better, our readers happier, and our own thoughts clearer. To write well is to think well, too—and we are here to help.​