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[quote=Anonymous]I’ve only been a professor for 10 years but writing quality has declined a good amount. A few years ago I found myself in a room with two students after class and I realized they were my best writers. We got to talking and I complimented their writing skills and asked them why they thought they were good at writing and how they learned to write. Both said their parents critiqued and helped significantly (outside of teacher help) and one said their parents are journalists. It clicked for me that doing so for my kid, now 12, is a must. My students for the most part are very poor writers. Additionally, their email email etiquette and soft skills are lackluster. My discipline does not emphasize writing but I do teach two classes with writing assignments. I make it a priority to teach some basics that year after year, I am astounded they need and (largely) appreciate. It’s getting progressively worse. [/quote]
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