在青少年英語寫作學習的過程中，Essay Writing （論文寫作）一直是一個極其專業(yè)的領域，今天我們就請到了參與研發(fā)升級我們青少年Essay Writing工作坊的 Georgia 老師，來和我們分享一下，Essay Writing 在她的學術生涯以及人生成長中的重要性。

Georgia Aitkenhead

Creative Writing Tutor, Based in UK

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Georgia是Story Leading Education在英國的新老師，她在牛津大學本科學習了英國文學，又完成了劍橋文學碩士學位，并一直追隨著她對教學、講故事和社區(qū)建設的熱情。

她曾教育過各個年齡段和需求的學生，從幼兒到青少年。2017年她曾在北京執(zhí)教半年，幫助自閉癥兒童學習。最近五年，她是英國國家數(shù)據(jù)科學和人工智能研究所——艾倫·圖靈研究所（The Alan Turing Institute）的博士后研究員，在神經(jīng)多樣性團隊工作，探索感官認知和公眾參與的研究課題。

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Essay Writing是我們需要培養(yǎng)的最基本技能之一——它是一種塑造我們理解世界的工具。

它遠遠不止是一項學術練習，Essay Writing建立了孩子們一生都將依賴的認知架構，不論他們未來成為科學家、商業(yè)領袖、藝術家，還是積極參與社會的公民。

從本質上看，Essay Writing教會我們如何系統(tǒng)地思考。當學生學習構建論點時，他們必須首先學會組織思路、評估證據(jù)，并考慮多重視角。這個過程與幾乎所有領域和人生情境中所需的分析性思維如出一轍。無論是選擇職業(yè)道路、判斷新聞來源，還是處理個人挑戰(zhàn)，Essay Writing所培養(yǎng)的思維習慣都為他們奠定了無價的基礎。

Essay Writing還培養(yǎng)了超越文字本身的溝通能力。能夠在紙上清晰表達思想的學生，往往會成為更有條理的演講者、更清晰的思考者，以及更具說服力的觀點倡導者。在我們這個日益復雜的世界里，能夠清楚地呈現(xiàn)觀點并用證據(jù)支持，已經(jīng)成為社會參與和職業(yè)成功不可或缺的能力。

論文的寫作對復雜文本的理解至關重要

我在學習英國文學的過程中，親身體會到了Essay Writing的轉化力量。當我分析莎士比亞戲劇或現(xiàn)代主義意識流小說等復雜文本時，我發(fā)現(xiàn)寫作不僅僅是記錄理解的工具——它本身就是理解產(chǎn)生的過程。每一篇論文都成為探索模糊性、應對矛盾證據(jù)、并發(fā)展承認復雜性的細致論證的載體。

艾倫·圖靈研究所

這種基礎在我進入英國公務員體系以及在艾倫·圖靈研究所（英國國家級數(shù)據(jù)科學與AI研究所，創(chuàng)立之初，由五所英國大學共同支持：劍橋大學、牛津大學、愛丁堡大學、倫敦大學學院和華威大學。）從事研究時，發(fā)揮了無可替代的作用。通過文學分析所磨練的技能——精讀、證據(jù)評估、論點構建——被無縫地轉化為研究方法論和政府政策。不論是審閱科學文獻、分析數(shù)據(jù)模式，還是向不同受眾展示研究結果，Essay Writing在人文學科中的訓練，都為嚴謹探究提供了必要的分析框架。

研究環(huán)境的要求進一步強化了Essay Writing所培養(yǎng)的智識謙遜與精確性。在學術寫作中，每一個論點都必須有證據(jù)支持，每一個假設都必須被質疑，每一個結論都必須適當限定。通過Essay Writing所養(yǎng)成的這些思維習慣，是開展可信、有影響力的研究，或在英國公務員快速晉升通道中成為一名高效公務員的必要條件。

教授Essay Writing，就像是在分享人生最具力量的工具之一。因為我親身經(jīng)歷過寫作如何改變我的思維——從最初掙扎于復雜的文學文本，到后來能進行有意義的研究——所以我無比興奮能引導學生踏上同樣的智識探索之旅。這不僅關乎學業(yè)成功，更關乎培養(yǎng)能夠深思熟慮地與世界互動的未來公民。

在我們的工作坊中，我們不僅僅是在幫助學生寫出更好的論文——我們是在幫助他們發(fā)展應對復雜世界所需的分析工具與智識習慣，使他們能夠以智慧、清晰與自信去面對未來。

您也可以翻閱Georgia老師的原文

Essay writing stands as one of the most fundamental skills we can develop - a tool for shaping how we understand the world. Far more than just an academic exercise, essay writing develops the cognitive architecture that students will rely on throughout their lives, whether they become scientists, business leaders, artists, or engaged citizens.

At its core, essay writing teaches us how to think systematically. When students learn to craft an argument, they must first learn to organize their thoughts, evaluate evidence, and consider multiple perspectives. This process mirrors the kind of analytical thinking required in virtually every field and life situation. Whether a student is later deciding between career paths, evaluating news sources, or working through personal challenges, the mental habits formed through essay writing provide an invaluable foundation.

Essay writing also develops communication skills that extend far beyond the written word. Students who learn to structure their thoughts on paper become more articulate speakers, clearer thinkers, and more persuasive advocates for their ideas. In our increasingly complex world, the ability to present ideas clearly and support them with evidence has become essential for meaningful participation in society and professional success.

My journey through English literature studies revealed essay writing's transformative power firsthand. When analyzing complex texts like Shakespearean drama or Modernist stream-of-consciousness novels, I discovered that writing wasn't just about recording interpretations—it was the very process through which understanding emerged. Each essay became a vehicle for exploring ambiguity, wrestling with contradictory evidence, and developing nuanced arguments that acknowledged complexity.

This foundation proved invaluable when I transitioned into the UK’s civil service and when conducting research at The Alan Turing Institute. The skills honed through literary analysis—close reading, evidence evaluation, and argument construction—translated into research methodology and government policy. Whether reviewing scientific literature, analyzing data patterns, or presenting findings to diverse audiences, the essay-writing skills developed through humanities study provided the analytical framework necessary for rigorous inquiry.

The research environment further reinforced how essay writing develops intellectual humility and precision. In academic writing, every claim must be supported, every assumption questioned, and every conclusion qualified appropriately. These habits of mind, which can be cultivated through essay writing, are essential for producing credible, impactful research or being an effective civil servant on the UK’s civil service fast stream.

Teaching essay writing feels like sharing one of life's most empowering tools. Having experienced firsthand how writing transformed my own thinking—from struggling with complex literary texts to conducting meaningful research—I'm thrilled to guide students through this same journey of intellectual discovery. This isn't just about academic success; it's about nurturing future citizens who can engage thoughtfully with the world around them. In our workshop, we're not just teaching students to write better essays—we're helping them develop the analytical tools and intellectual habits they'll need to navigate an increasingly complex world with wisdom, clarity, and confidence.

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試聽主題：Essay Writing 青少年Essay Writing工作坊 階段一

適合年級：G4.5+

導師：Georgia（牛津大學英國文學學士，劍橋大學文學碩士）

試聽時間：

時段一：9 月 14 日（周日）17:00-18:00 （已滿）

時段二：9 月 14 日（周日）15:30-16:30（新開）

試聽平臺：Classin（每場限 8 人）

適配人群：

1）未來或現(xiàn)在有海外升學需求的孩子

2）希望獲取規(guī)范學術寫作教育，建立扎實學術基礎的孩子

3）對復雜社會具有廣泛好奇心，期望形成系統(tǒng)思維體系的孩子

4）期待通過深思熟慮，與世界互動的未來公民

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