Associated with such life writing genres as (auto)biographies and memoirs, anecdotes are described stories which “illustrate particular ideas, concepts, views of the way a is lived, making considerable editorial commentary on nature ideological moment effect that individual lives.”(Encyclopedia Life Writing) Anecdotes thus focus on, highlight, episodes person’s by transforming them into tales u...

With the demands of effective pedagogy for 21st century, teachers are in constant search a teaching tool that is more fun, and interesting promotes positive learning. Thus, this study ascertained effectiveness humorous anecdotes as motivational improving students’ performance Purposive Communication. Using quasi-experimental design, student's speaking writing performances were evaluated served ...

This beautifully written book captured my attention through using anecdotes and scenarios to which I could relate. Written by a surgeon, it advocates the use of checklists to improve patient care and service delivery.