From Correspondence to Online Learning
Explore the evolution of distance learning, from correspondence courses in the early 20th century to the current reliance on digital platforms. Reflect on personal experiences or observations and discuss potential future trends in online education.
Suggested length: An essay or article: 800 to 2,500 words
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Three ways to take this prompt somewhere nobody else will.
- State your main point in one sentence before you start.
- Include a counterargument and answer it fairly.
- Cut every sentence that only repeats the one before it.
Writing reference books
Look it up, find it fast, trust the answer.
Reference books are made to be consulted, not read cover to cover: dictionaries, style guides, field guides and manuals. Accuracy and organization are everything.
What readers expect
- Accurate, authoritative content
- Easy navigation
- Consistent entries
- A great index
A tip before you start
Design for skimming: clear headings, consistent entries and an index that anticipates how people search.
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