Better Handwriting Boosts Grades Says USC Education Expert
Professor Leslie J. Nason argues improving handwriting raises academic performance. He details a simple self test for writing readiness and a practice plan focusing on posture, letter formation, spacing, and consistency to enhance legibility and thought flow.
Practice Guide for Legible Handwriting Training
The excerpt advises comfortable pen grip and relaxed fingers while writing. Maintain consistent sentences for about 15 minutes and continue with two more paces. If writing deteriorates, pause. fatigue or wandering attention lowers quality. Daily practice improves legibility and may raise grades and enjoyment of writing.
Maine Tops Connecticut In Yankee Conference Clash
Maine used ball control and accurate shooting to defeat Connecticut 73-68 in Storrs. Skip Chappelle sealed the win with seven late free throws, finishing 10 for 10 at the line and 24 points as Maine improves to 2-1 in the Yankee Conference. Connecticut led in rebounds but struggled at the foul line and with ball handling.
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Agreement on Rose Bowl deal and no repeat rule debated
In Pasadena the Big Ten and Big Five discussed reviving the Rose Bowl contract with a key change likely on the no repeat clause. Minnesota would be ineligible for 1963 if it repeats as Big Ten champion, while the Big Five may not maintain the restriction. Lathrop Leishman noted smooth relations and that signing could take time.
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