Rewriting is Real Writing

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Sometimes, when reading a paper, it is obvious that the student never read it themselves. They are busy; I get that. But it also means they are not quite grasping what writing is. Probably best phrased by Larry McEnerney, who heads the University of Chicago writing program, the first draft is all about thinking. We […]

Is All Writing Selling Something?

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At the university, I find myself facing the brightest young lawyers – many of whom will go on to formulate policy in their home countries, many who are already active in their home countries. They are among the elite, and are probably used to it by now. So, I wonder if I am not stepping […]