All too often, academic writing is tone deaf to the music of language. Just as we tend to consider unprofessional any writing that is playful, engaging, funny, or moving, so too with writing that is musical. A professional monotone is the scholar's voice of choice. This stance leads to two big problems. One is that … Continue reading Academic Writing Issues #4: Failing to Listen for the Music
David Labaree on Schooling, History, and Writing 