Good writing is obviously a crucial skill for academic success. It is also vital for career advancement.
In surveys conducted over the past two decades, executives have consistently noted the importance of writing
skills to worker productivity and advancement and yet employers today are still disappointed with the
writing abilities of their employees, particularly their college graduates (Hansen and Hansen). Ironically,
technology has made clear, effective writing more important than ever. Whether you are sharing business ideas
with your boss over e-mail or rallying the public with a new web page to support an important social cause,
clear prose and an elegant style will surely work in your favor.
The rubric below is first of all, something to think about. Better thinking makes for better writing. Then,
put it to good use. It will be on the minds of your professors when they evaluate your written work.
At the very least, it will serve as a warning: good writing is a process of knowing what it is you want to say,
saying it clearly and effectively, knowing who you are talking to, making sure you did indeed say what you
meant (revising), and ironing out all the mishaps (editing). In the midst of all this hard work--and good
writing is hard work--you will quite possibly discover something new (about your topic, yourself, or even
economics).
To be clear, good writing is crucial for success and it is hard work --it does not happen overnight!