In Class

Our notion that only poets and novelists have to write is unrealistic. Many of us foolishly object to taking courses in writing. Students going into technical or scientific fields may think that writing is something they seldom have to do. However, Practicing engineers and scientists say they spend half thier time writing memos and reports. College students going into business think thier secretaries will do thier writing for them. This attitude shows a naive faith in the competency of thier secretaries. Besides, young business people seldom have private secretaries. Other things being equal, a person in any field who can express ideas clearly is sure to succeed.