Does Reading Make You a Better Writer?

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

English

Mentor Information

Dr. D. Ihrman

Department

English

Location

Kirkhof Center 2215

Start Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

End Date

10-4-2013 12:00 AM

Keywords

Creativity/Innovation, Philosophy/Literature

Abstract

The advice most often given to young writers -- in order to be a better writer, you have to be a better reader. The intent of this project is to explore that theory, using a combination of psychology, linguistics, and literature. Ultimately, by using such an eclectic range of research, this project hopes to avoid the simple yes or no answer and instead encourage an open discourse about the effects of reading on the writing brain. Further implications include the subjective/objective gauging of good writing, the differences between certain kinds of reading, the effects of technology on both disciplines, and why student writers so often avoid this advice.

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Does Reading Make You a Better Writer?

Kirkhof Center 2215

The advice most often given to young writers -- in order to be a better writer, you have to be a better reader. The intent of this project is to explore that theory, using a combination of psychology, linguistics, and literature. Ultimately, by using such an eclectic range of research, this project hopes to avoid the simple yes or no answer and instead encourage an open discourse about the effects of reading on the writing brain. Further implications include the subjective/objective gauging of good writing, the differences between certain kinds of reading, the effects of technology on both disciplines, and why student writers so often avoid this advice.