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15 Sep 2025

Unnecessary Words: On the use of 'capability'

Abstract words like “capability” can create false complexity, while simpler phrasing keeps writing clearer and more accessible.
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15 Sep 2025

Unnecessary Words: On the use of 'problem'

Overcomplicating words like “problem” weakens urgency and clarity, while simple phrasing makes writing more direct and powerful.
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15 Sep 2025

Unnecessary Words: On the use of 'activity'

Using vague words like “activity” can dilute clarity, so stronger writing comes from replacing abstractions with concrete, specific language.
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15 Sep 2025

Practice Exercise: Who ate the birthday cake?

A playful writing exercise using a cake mystery helps students practise structuring arguments with conclusions, reasons, and supporting evidence.
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28 Aug 2025

What is the value of learning to write yourself when ChatGPT may be able to do it for you?

Even in the age of AI, learning to write matters because it sharpens thinking, strengthens communication, and builds the ability to judge truth from misinformation.
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28 Aug 2025

On how use of the passive can obscure accountability in writing

Using the passive voice can obscure accountability and clarity, while active voice makes responsibility and action unmistakable.
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28 Aug 2025

On how abstract vocabulary can impact clarity of meaning

Clear, specific vocabulary and the Rule of Three make writing more precise, memorable, and impactful.
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28 Aug 2025

On the value of deleting

Thoughtful deletion is essential to good writing, helping clarify ideas, avoid sunk-cost bias, and strengthen expression.
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28 Aug 2025

On how balance can bring clarity

Balancing paired adjectives creates rhythm, clarity, and objectivity in writing, allowing complex comparisons to feel simple and precise.
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