“Ultimately, writing helps us think better, and perhaps even be smarter.”
“The best way to teach people critical thinking is to teach them to write. Because there’s no difference between [writing] and thinking.”
“On a social level, carefully considered prose helps us connect with one another—empathize and understand—and ultimately cooperate to get things done.”
“The best way to teach people critical thinking is to teach them to write. Because there’s no difference between [writing] and thinking.”
“On a social level, carefully considered prose helps us connect with one another—empathize and understand—and ultimately cooperate to get things done.”
Why is it important to hone our writing skills?
- Writing improves critical thinking! It forces us to think through complex and nuanced concepts and arguments.
- Writing allows us to gather our thoughts, deliver ideas and construct a persuasive argument.
- Writing improves communication skills.
Practical application of writing skills in building and maintaining a practice:
- Write up cases for professional publication
- Share research from your practice with the larger homeopathy community
- Write articulate, engaging blogs and newsletters for clients
- Write content for your website and other marketing tools
- Provide written information and instructions to clients
Looking for writing resources?
- Rules for Writers (available on the LMS)
- Using English for Academic Purposes
- Harvard College Writing Center
