You Can''t Write That - 8 Myths About Correct English

"Bringing together history, headlines, and research with accessible visuals and examples, this book explains 8 myths about "correct writing" and presents a new approach for writing in our diverse and digital world. It is essential reading for anyone who cares about English or writing. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core"--

List of contents

Introduction: When writing means correct writing; 1. Myth 1: You can't write that; 2. Myth 2: You can't write that in school; 3. Myth 3: You can't write that and be smart; 4. Myth 4: You can't write that on the test; 5. Myth 5: Chances are, you can't write; 6. Myth 6: You can't write if you didn't write well in high school; 7. Myth 7: You can't get a job if you didn't write well in college; 8. Myth 8: You can't write that because internet; Conclusion: Writing continuum, language exploration.

About the author

Laura Aull is an Associate Professor and Writing Program Director at the University of Michigan, USA, where she teaches English linguistics and trains university writing instructors. Her previous books include How Students Write: A Linguistic Analysis (2020) and First-Year University Writing (2015).

Summary

Bringing together history, headlines, and research with accessible visuals and examples, this book explains 8 myths about 'correct writing' and presents a new approach for writing in our diverse and digital world. It is essential reading for anyone who cares about English or writing. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.

Foreword

A fascinating take on what schools and tests have done to English, presenting an alternative for the future of writing.

Product details

• Authors: Laura Aull, Laura (University of Michigan Aull, Aull Laura
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 30.11.2023
• EAN: 9781009231282
• ISBN: 978-1-0-0923128-2
• No. of pages: 240
• Subjects: Education and learning > Adult education/adult education classes > Adult education class / course materials (language); Humanities, art, music > Linguistics and literary studies > General and comparative linguistics; English, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Grammar & Punctuation, FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY / English as a Second Language, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Study & Teaching, Language: history & general works, Historical & comparative linguistics, Usage & grammar guides, Usage and grammar guides, Language teaching and learning, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Spelling & Vocabulary, Language: history and general works, ELT: learning material & coursework, Historical and comparative linguistics