I have been grading student essays for many years. Reading good essays is what every teacher wishes for yet rarely gets--a revitalizing and uplifting experience. More commonly I read bad essays.

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Most academics will probably agree on the fundamental qualities of good writing. We may broadly agree that basic errors of grammar and mechanics must be avoided. We may part ways, however, on whether ...