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| Peter Damian |
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I have as much free time as a Wikipedia admin!  Group: Regulars Posts: 4,400 Joined: Member No.: 4,212  |
The Maverick Philosopher today on philosophy in Wikipedia http://maverickphilosopher.typepad.com/mav...-wikipedia.html
QUOTE "I won't continue through the passage. It is bad throughout. What I hated about teaching was having to wade through garbage like this. How does one explain to an incompetent writer what competent writing is?" |
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May we all find solace in our dreams. Group: Regulars Posts: 1,332 Joined: From: Erewhon Member No.: 16,621 |
QUOTE(Peter Damian @ Sat 18th February 2012, 8:06am)  The Maverick Philosopher today on philosophy in Wikipedia http://maverickphilosopher.typepad.com/mav...-wikipedia.html QUOTE "I won't continue through the passage. It is bad throughout. What I hated about teaching was having to wade through garbage like this. How does one explain to an incompetent writer what competent writing is?" As a sometimes paid editor, and one who has taught writing and composition, first you must have their attention. Then you take a pencil to one of their sentences and bring into it life and vigor. That usually provides enough motivation. |
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