Discover the essential skills for effective academic writing in this comprehensive lecture from the University of Chicago's Writing Program Director, Larry McEnerney. Learn how to develop a powerful writing style, understand your audience, and create value in your work. Explore the challenges of academic writing, common misunderstandings, and strategies for improvement. Gain insights into the writing process, the importance of knowing your readers, and techniques for making your ideas impactful. Delve into topics such as the function of language, the construction of knowledge, and the role of writing in challenging existing communities. Master the art of crafting persuasive arguments, preserving ideas, and addressing problems through your writing. Acquire practical tips and tools to enhance your writing skills and succeed in both academic and professional settings.
Overview
Syllabus
Intro
Do your thinking
The writing process
The challenge
Writing patterns
Misunderstanding
Rereading
Academics
Teachers
Beyond School
The Problem
Value
Reading
Important
Explanation
The Inside of Your Head
Why Do You Think That
How Do You Make It Important
Positivity
Knowledge
Permeable
Circle the words
You have to know them
You have to know your readers
Flow words
Creating value
Know the code
The University of Chicago
Challenge Existing Community
Why People Write Essays
Preserving Ideas
The Function of Language
The Construction of Knowledge
Nuts and Bolts
Problem
Taught by
UChicago Social Sciences
