You Can't Write That
8 Myths About Correct English
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- Author: Laura Aull, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
- Date Published: November 2023
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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.
Read more- Emphasises that all writing in English shares similar purposes and patterns, radically challenging the traditional notions of what counts as correct English
- Includes headlines from 150 years of school reports and media to highlight how myths circulate widely and similarly
- Provides annotated authentic writing samples and writing tasks throughout the myth chapters
- This book is also available as open access
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‘A timely text that all readers can enjoy, and a refreshing counterpart to the many prescriptive writing/grammar texts being published … Recommended.’ P. J. Kurtz, CHOICE
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- Date Published: November 2023
- format: Adobe eBook Reader
- isbn: 9781009231312
- availability: This ISBN is for an eBook version which is distributed on our behalf by a third party.
Table 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.
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