One of my best teachers at the University of Michigan was a guy named John Rubadeau, who taught a class on argumentative writing. On my way to becoming a professional writer, I’ve had a few turning-point experiences–and taking his class as a sophomore was one of them. Here’s his short article on how to write interesting essays. Click on the link if only to see the picture of a man with a beard bigger than his own head. Also, don’t forgot to look at his footnotes.