The Huffington Post – Lauren E. Wong
“Put simply, complete emphasis on traditional, expository writing is unacceptable because even seniors in the top English class at one of the highest-ranked, highest-achieving schools in the country are left unprepared. We are unprepared for a future where writing more often than not consists of quick reports and write-ups, persuasive pitches and creative presentations — in other words, a world that does not require an introduction, three body paragraphs, and a conclusion. In a society whose roots are increasingly set in innovation and imagination, and where those making an impact now are those thinking far outside the box, it makes no sense to keep us inside it.”(more)