Large language models are increasingly used as writing assistants, but their application often relies on holistic prompting that overlooks the recursive and cognitive dimensions of writing. This ...

In the lead-up to their English extension 1 exam, Normanhurst Boys High School students Lam Doan, Ronny Jo and Harry Shin taped batteries to their pens to make them heavier during practice, and ...

The first of this year’s Leaving Cert exams contained challenging elements, but provided enough choice for students to engage with it meaningfully, teachers have said. “The higher level paper, which ...

When he was 16, Edgar Gomez had gleaming new veneers glued to his top teeth. His freshly even smile was like a miracle: “I looked like the real me,” he writes, “not that other, shame-filled version of ...

Writing is an essential skill for students, no matter where they study. However, the techniques and expectations surrounding academic writing can differ significantly depending on the country. If ...

Imagine sitting down to write, staring at a blank page, and feeling the weight of creativity pressing down on you. We’ve all been there, right? Whether you’re a seasoned author or just starting out, ...

We are bombarded by distractions every moment of every day. Some of them are of our own making; others are basically unavoidable. As I sat writing this story my Fitbit reminded me to get up and move, ...

A discursive essay is a type of writing that explores various perspectives on a topic, presenting arguments for and against a particular issue. It’s designed to be balanced, allowing readers to ...

Photo by NICOLAS MAETERLINCK/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images On writing, author David Sedaris once said, “You need to do the best that you can do, and then you need to take the best that you can do and ...