A Conversation for Writing Right with Dmitri: Runaway Analogies

Great article!

Post 1

Beeblefish

I really liked this Dmitri. It's so true, and it extends to academic writing too. Lectures are very similar to sermons in this way, a wall chosen analogy or example can really convey your point. But a badly chosen one will lose your students.


Great article!

Post 2

Dmitri Gheorgheni, Post Editor

Thanks, Beeblefish. smiley - smiley

I still remember vividly my Biology prof's lecture/demonstration on 'beer bottles and evolution'. It was a well-chosen analogy. smiley - laugh


Great article!

Post 3

Beeblefish

sounds interesting! smiley - ale


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