Quoting Bruce Schneier

Bruce Schneier argues that writing assignments are mental workouts, not just work tasks — the value lies in the thinking and outlining and drafting and editing, the process of making and criticizing and revising arguments. That exercise builds the critical thinking skills students need in their careers. Without it, Schneier warns, those abilities atrophy, and employers are already noticing.

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