September 25, 2001

4:30 AM

Notes for new students by Gwyn Alf Williams. Good advice for those of us just starting college courses. Or making contributions to community weblogs.
posted by ceiriog (3 comments total)

My favourite is point four under "Writing", since Gwyn Alf broke every one of these rules himself, when it suited his purposes as the self-styled "People's Remembrancer". Also, the bit at the end sounds like Yoda.

Cite evidence to support your contentions. Loud assertion is no substitute for argument. Neither is windy generalisation. On the other hand, don’t overload your text. The balance you must seek.

posted by ceiriog at 4:33 AM on September 25, 2001

The most important "rule" of all ignored: always use primary sources.
posted by Postroad at 5:27 AM on September 25, 2001

Handy suggestions.

I'll make sure to forget them as soon as I leave my desk.
posted by Down10 at 4:50 PM on September 25, 2001