Concise Writing
00:00 - 02:12
2m 12s

Norman describes his disciplined upbringing, during which he learned how to fly fish and write. Norman explains the challenges he experienced while learning to write: Reverend Maclean pushed him to be concise and express the same sentiment in significantly fewer words.

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  • Jennifer
    over 5 years ago
    I use it to remind students that their first draft is never their final draft. They will have to write and rewrite to get their best essay.
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