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Jeff Karon, Ph.D.
jeffkaron@aol.com
(813) 239-3048 |
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AA company history for Cargill. |
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Though I have written scholarly articles, poems, and reviews, the following newspaper columns received immediate, thoughtful replies from many readers. Whether we write for business, education, or a general readership, we must remember to tell compelling stories whenever possible—human beings constantly crave strong narratives.
Perhaps, as some cognitive psychologists suggest, our very thinking is built from narrative structures, rather than a more literal set of concepts. Powerful writing is keyed to our psychological natures.
Even the shortest email tells a story. |
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“Deception and Intentional Transparency: The Case of Writing,” Philosophy and Literature, 2003. (Explores the ethics of deception.) |
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An interactive syllabus for a composition course that focuses on research writing. “Writing and the Martial Arts” embodies the core values of discipline, creativity, and beauty. |
