Career Revisionist with Dr. Grace Lee How to Be More Articulate in Writing
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Sep 20, 2022 Discover how to be more articulate in writing and use it to fuel your speaking skills. Dr. Grace shares her strategy on using writing to sharpen articulation. Explore the importance of understanding the audience and intent, resisting constant editing, and improving writing skills. Learn the power of specificity in writing and its impact on clarity. Find out how to improve articulation in speaking and writing by using conversational language and completing thoughts.
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Early Critique That Shaped Her Writing
- Dr. Grace Lee recounts a supervisor telling her she was not good at writing after her PhD.
- That critique made her feel insecure about academic writing and clarity of thought.
Writing Is Contextual
- Writing is contextual and must match the audience and intent.
- Academic writing differs from other contexts, so articulation standards vary by audience.
Write First Drafts Without Editing
- Do write your first draft without editing to overcome writer's block and capture raw thought.
- Resist editing while drafting so you can reveal gaps and gain clarity before refining.