The concept in my discipline that is most like driving a car would be writing an essay/paper. There are several components that students should master in order to convey their thoughts in a coherent and cohesive manner. For example, capitals (an issue with Arabic writers), spelling, vocabulary, punctuation, linking words/phrases, verb tenses as well as quotations and citations for higher-level courses. Having a solid foundation of these components allow students to focus on the creative element of the writing process and avoid cognitive overload trying to simultaneously focus on conveying their thoughts in a coherent and cohesive manner. Strong grammar, punctuation, spelling (albeit to a lesser extent thanks to tech) and vocabulary are the tires of the vehicle. While driving they are often not thought about-until you hit a pothole-but they are key to the vehicle moving. Coherence and cohesion are the frame of the vehicle. Without them everything falls out and no one knows what the wr
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