Productive scholars make writing a daily habit. Some aim for five pages a day, others an hour or two or even a single paragraph. Their writing rarely starts at the beginning, instead launching with tables and graphics, then methods and results, and finally the introduction and discussion. As they write, they suspend judgment about writing form and mechanics and let the words flow. Later they edit and revise to perfection. They don’t write for other scholars; they write for a common audience, always telling clear, coherent, and memorable stories – easily understood and appreciated by readers outside the area. They use time-honored writing conventions like topic sentences, signals, and transitions to lead the reader comfortably through the story. They don’t confuse readers with jargon and acronyms. They welcome feedback for improvement, which might come from writing group members.
About the Presenters
Kenneth A. Kiewra is a professor of educational psychology at the University of Nebraska- Lincoln and studies teaching, learning, and talent development. Recent achievements include his listing among the Top 2% of the Most Cited Researchers Worldwide, receiving his university system’s highest honor for teaching, publishing his fifth book, SOAR to College Success and Beyond (Cognella, 2022), and being featured in Contemporary Pioneers in Teaching and Learning. His forthcoming book is The Productive Scholar: How the Experts Do It, with Cambridge University Press. Kiewra has made more than 500 presentations to university and community groups. His website is: https://cehs.unl.edu/kiewra/
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