Laura Aull (Ann Arbor University of Michigan)

You Can't Write That

8 Myths About Correct English

• Gebundenes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

"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"--

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Cambridge University Press
• Seitenzahl: 240
• Erscheinungstermin: 31. Dezember 2023
• Englisch
• Gewicht: 504g
• ISBN-13: 9781009231305
• ISBN-10: 1009231308
• Artikelnr.: 68801990

Autorenporträt

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).

Inhaltsangabe

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.