It cannot be emphasized enough that learning to write clearly is an incredibly important skill, discipline, and gift that is necessary for survival and success in science.
Can everyone learn to write?
How do mentors/supervisors teach students to write?
These questions are wrestled with in two stimulating posts (and many thoughtful comments) by the Female Science Professor,
literally doomed and escaping from the garden of meaning
I thank Ben Powell for bringing these to my attention.
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