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Explore the debate and science of Writing.

November 29, 2022

Twenty-Five Guidelines for Writing Prose

David Randall

The National Association of Scholars has Prose Guidelines for internal use. Other nonprofit organizations may find them useful—as may writing instructors and would-be writers.

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December 20, 2021

Revisiting the Elements of Style

Marina Ziemnick

There’s no formula for becoming a strong and engaging writer. But cultivating a love of the written word is a good place to start.

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April 29, 2021

Restoring the Dignity of the Footnote

Douglas Groothuis

There is a shift in the handling of footnotes, which reveals a lack of respect for the institution of the footnote.

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August 21, 2018

The Incoming Flood of College Freshmen Won’t Learn How To Write

John Maguire

John G. Maguire discusses how to improve college students’ writing.

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October 18, 2016

The Origins of the Readable Writing Method: Part II

John Maguire

John Maguire tells how he started teaching students to write using the Readable Writing Method. Part 2.

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October 11, 2016

The Origins of the Readable Writing Method: Part I

John Maguire

John Maguire tells how he started teaching students to write using the Readable Writing Method. Part 1.

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December 3, 2014

Sugar White Snow and Evergreens: New Children's Book by AQ Editor

National Association of Scholars

Just in time for the holiday season, Felicia Chernesky, the managing editor of Academic Questions, has released the children's book Sugar White Snow and Evergreens: A Winter Wonderland of Color.

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November 10, 2014

Authors Wanted

National Association of Scholars

Textbook authors seek collaborators who have expertise in genetics, psychology, sociology, and anthropology.

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June 19, 2014

How Beauteous Mankind Isn't: Reflections on Today's Brave New World

Ashley Thorne

Ashley Thorne sees in today’s world elements from Huxley’s dystopia: birth control as environmentalism, world citizenship, slogans, indifference to “old things,” and abiding ad......

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