Prepare an outline or overview of the document before beginning to draft, laying out all key points and arguments. If analyzing caselaw, consider: preparing a table of cases, summarizing each case’s ...

Small businesses reviewing their banking records may notice something unusual in their withdrawal statement under the heading "Descriptive Withdrawal." Despite the name, statements rarely show much ...

It’s tempting to assume that employees, managers, and leaders will naturally prioritize tasks and follow procedures. However, relying solely on memory or trust is an unreliable strategy. Instead, ...

Handwriting notes in class might seem like an anachronism as smartphones and other digital technology subsume every aspect of learning across schools and universities. But a steady stream of research ...

Thousands of people now speak to their smart devices to make their grocery lists. Students are more likely to type out notes in class than write them down. And we often type or dictate calendar ...

My updated Word file of checklists is now available. There are 178 checklists for tax season, practice management and personal tips, plus a Getting Your Affairs in Order Tool Kit with 27 additional ...

What’s something kids can’t do, but teachers don’t teach? If you answered “cursive,” write a flowing capital letter “A” by hand on your report card. Once a staple of classrooms and correspondence, ...

Descriptive writing is a powerful tool that adds life and depth to your writing. Effective descriptions breathe life into your ideas and put the reader in the scene where those ideas live. If I want ...

Checklists are one of the simplest (yet most valuable) content types to create. You probably make checklists all the time without even knowing it. Shopping lists. Grocery lists. Chore lists. To-do ...

In one sense, the national conversation about what it will take to make sure all children become strong readers has been wildly successful: States are passing legislation supporting evidence-based ...