Marks of a Educated Man By Alan Simpson

education is not just about having knowledge or academic degrees — it’s about how a person thinks, acts, and communicates.

3 marks of an educated man?

1. knowledge

2. skills

3. standards 

knowledge

knowing a little (Gen subj) a lot (expertise) about everything and about something (Well-rounded and specializing)

skills

• capacity for clear-thinking

• capacity for self-expression in speech and writing

standards

sophistication - maturity & good judgement

adaptability - flexibility in new & explosive situations

moral values - honest, decency, courage, public

to be non confirmative

subject everything you hear & doubt your examiner

4 Forms of paragraph development

1. expository - explaining an idea/event

2. descriptive - describe person/place/event

3. narrative - can tell a story

4. argumentative - presents an argument

how do you show your a good writer/speaker? 

• thinking clearly before speaking/ writing

• Proper Use of Language

• Logical and easily understood

• communicating with respect and integrity

Ambiguous/ ambiguity

• not measurable = can never stop gaining knowledge

• training of the mind in the capacity to think

“bite deeply into at least one course and taste its full flavor”

focus and master at least one subject well

certain skepticism

internally doubts till the last “why” is answered

"Bad writer has syntax”

only knows grammar rules (syntax/prose) but doesn’t know how to use language effectively

forcible style - writing so stylish forced to be seen

= a good thing — writing that is clear, confident, and impactful, not “forced” or pretentious.

dont bore others = express yourself through simplifying 

sophistication

how you carry & present yourself confidently, believing & knowing who you are as a person despite prejudices.