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You can't write that : 8 myths about correct English
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Title
You can't write that : 8 myths about correct English / Laura Aull, University of Michigan.
ISBN
9781009231299 (ebook)
9781009231305 (hardback)
9781009231282 (paperback)
Publication
Cambridge, United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2024.
Physical Description
1 online resource (xi, 227 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).
Notes
Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 13 Nov 2023).
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Unrestricted online access.
Summary
People read and write a range of English every day, yet what counts as 'correct' English has been narrowly defined and tested for 150 years. This book is written for educators, students, employers and scholars who are seeking a more just and knowledgeable perspective on English writing. It brings together history, headlines, and research with accessible visuals and examples, to provide an engaging overview of the complex nature of written English, and to offer a new approach for our diverse and digital writing world. Each chapter addresses a particular 'myth' of "correct" writing, such as 'students today can't write' or 'the internet is ruining academic writing', and presents the myth's context and consequences. By the end of the book, readers will know how to go from hunting errors to seeking (and finding) patterns in English writing today. This title is also available as open access on Cambridge Core.
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Cambridge OA.
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Format
Books / Online
Language
English
Added to Catalog
December 13, 2023
Contents
Introduction: When writing means correct writing
Myth 1, You can't write that
Myth 2, You can't write that in school
Myth 3, You can't write that and be smart
Myth 4, You can't write that on the test
Myth 5, Chances are, you can't write
Myth 6, You can't write if you didn't write well in high school
Myth 7, You can't get a job if you didn't write well in college
Myth 8, You can't write that because Internet
Conclusion: Writing continuum, language exploration.
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