Writing is the best way to talk without being interrupted.
Writing is thinking on paper.
When writing about science, don't simplify the science; simplify the writing.
Writing is a lot easier if you have something to say.
Good writing is clear thinking made visible.
A man who is ignorant of foreign languages is also ignorant of his own language.
Only the educated are free.
One`s work may be finished someday, but one`s education never.
What sculpture is to a block of marble, education is to the soul.
Educating the mind without educating the heart is no education at all.
Nancy Burkhalter runs academic writing workshops
On April 22-23, Nancy Burkhalter, Seattle University, ran academic writing workshops for the University faculty & researchers on the following topics:- How to Submit a Polished Journal Article: Grammar, Literature Review, Research, Choosing a Journal
- Critical Thinking and Academic Writing: How They Enhance Each Other
For over 20 years, Nancy Burkhalter has taught writing and study strategies to undergraduates and graduates in Russia, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Kazakhstan, and the U.S. She specializes in teaching critical thinking, especially analytical and persuasive writing. She earned a B.A. in linguistics and foreign language teaching (French and Russian), a master’s in English education, a second master’s in journalism, and the doctorate in applied linguistics. Teachers have been very important in Nancy’s life, and she is honored to be a part of her own students’ education. Along with learning languages, she enjoys writing fiction and recently finished a historical novel about Frederic Chopin set in revolutionary France.
The workshops were informative and inspiring, and they provided the participants with specific hands-on skills, which will be invaluable not only in preparing a research paper but also in teaching students to develop their critical thinking & writing skills.
